Butlins 1960 Blackpool ships wheel badge
A scarce original 'Butlins 1960 Blackpool ship's wheel badge' chromium plated example with yellow centre and dark blue border, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufaturers infill flaw at 12 o'clock.
Diameter 23mm. read more
Birmingham Asylums 1926 medico psychological nursing badge
A scarce original 'Medico-Psychological medal' in the form of a unmarked silver cross, three arms embossed with 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock the lower arm engraved "December 1926; the central disc depicting the City of Birmingham Coat of Arms granted in 1889. The reverse inscribed in relief "Presented By The Birmingham Asylu... read more
60.00 GBP
Boy Scouts Thanks badge 1939 hallmarked silver watch fob
A scarce original wartime 'Boy Scouts Thanks badge', in the form of an unusual watch fob; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 and makers details D.G.C (D G Collins Ltd London). Very good condition, complete with original silver suspension ring impressed with the 'Lion Passant'.
Height with ring approx 30mm. read more
WW1 Zeppelin L31 shot down Potters Bar 1916 salvaged aluminium
A scarce original piece of handcrafted aluminium in the form of a swastika commemorating the 'Zeppelin L31' which came down over Oakmere Park, Hertfordshire on 1st October 1916 entire crew were killed including commander Lieutenant Heinrich Mathy. Inscribed back and front "L31" "Potters Bar 1.10.16". Good condition, complete with brass suspension ring, minor corrosion to one side.
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Torch of Knowledge 1969 hallmarked silver nurses buckle
A scarce original circa late1960's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 to both halves and maker's details "E.S&C". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Height 55mm.
Width 98mm. read more
120.00 GBP
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps QARANC cap badge
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps officer's gilt cap badge', Queen Elizabeth crowned wreath bearing "Sub cruce Candida" (Under the White Cross) scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered "A" for Alexandra to the center "Q.A.R.A.N.C" applied silvered title below; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London", complete with long two loop fitti... read more
Merchant Navy Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original earlier circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', the reverse with indistinct Naval maker's details "Monne?" complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
30.00 GBP
Merchant Navy Senior Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Senior Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
35.00 GBP
Royal Mail Lines shipping line officers bullion cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Royal Mail Lines officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting within gold wire bullion laurel wreath; the reverse with black hessian lining, complete with cap band. Very good condition, bullion remains bright. An excellent example.
Height approx 75mm. read more
Charringtons Brewery 25 years long service silver Toby Jug badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 1950's 'Charringtons 25 Years Service badge'; small circular green enamel circlet bearing title, green coated 'Toby Jug' character to voided centre; the reverse impressed "Sterling" and maker's details 'J.R.G&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Excellent condition, enamel perfect.
Height 24mm. read more
Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service male nurse medal
A rare original First World War period full size 'Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service male nurse bronze medal' similar design to the silver medal worn by female nurses, but awarded and worn by qualified male nurses, who usually held the rank of Sergeant. Very good condition, retaining QAIMNS RESERVE silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings.
Medal Height 5... read more
350.00 GBP
Port of London Authority petty officer gold bullion cap badge
A good original circa 1940's 'Port of London Authority petty officer cap badge'; gold wire bullion Naval Crowned double rope edge circle, the centre portraying a sea-lion with trident, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, no sign of any moth.
Height approx 71mm.
Width approx 50mm. read more
35.00 GBP
British and Irish Steam Packet Company officer's cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'British and Irish Steam Packet Company officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting on gold wire bullion laurel wreath displaying shamrocks, with the initials "B&ISO Co.Ld" above; the reverse with waxed black hessian lining slightly detached at top. Very good condition, bullion remains bright., no signs of any moth.
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Colonial Nursing Association 1896 bronze nurses hospital badge
A very scarce original pre 1919 'Colonial Nursing Association bronze nurses badge, the solid centre depicting a seated 'Britannia' within an oval title surround, suspended from an ornate oak leaf decorated bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 56mm.
Founded in 1896 by Lady Piggott as the 'Colonial Nursing Association' to provide train... read more
50.00 GBP
Overseas Nursing Association 1896 bronze nurses hospital badge
A scarce original post 1919 large early pattern 'Overseas Nursing Association bronze nurses badge, the solid centre depicting a seated 'Britannia' within an oval title surround, suspended from an ornate oak leaf decorated bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, good patina.
Height 58mm.
Founded in 1896 by Lady Piggott as the 'Colonial Nursing ... read more
Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI crew member cap badge
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, blue wool padded centre with embroidered R.N.L.I flag; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire remains bright, moth nip centre left and ... read more
Guinness & Co 2002 Limited Edition Millennium Collectables badge
A scarce example from the Limited Edition Badge Collection' of 950 produced by the Millennium Collectables Ltd Under Licence © GUINNESS & Co, it depicts a Penguin reading the "Guinness Time" staff magazine; the reverse with maker's details in relief "Toye & Co" "© GUINNESS & Co. 2007" and impressed with the limited edition number "0082". Complete with corresponding certificate, display ... read more
Guinness & Co 2002 Limited Edition Millennium Collectables badge
A good example of a 'Lovely Day For A Guinness' badge from the 'History of Guinness Advertising 2002 Limited Edition Badge Collection' of 2500 produced by the Millennium Collectables Ltd Under Licence © GUINNESS & Co. and titled "Topiary Sealion"; the reverse with maker's details in relief "Toye & Co" "© GUINNESS UVD 2002" and impressed with the limited edition number "0782". Complete w... read more
18.00 GBP
WW1 Athletes Volunteer Force 1914 VTC badge
A scarce original First World War period colour variant 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilded brass oval example, depicting crossed rifles within white enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "W.J.Carroll. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, very minor service wear to enamel, gilt ... read more
Pollards Aircraft Factory Walthamstow London war worker badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Pollards Aircraft War Service lapel badge'; chromium plated example in the shape of a polygon, the centre panels showing a carpenter-joiner and blast furnace worker in relief, around the edge the titles "H&C Ltd" "Pollards" "Haskins" "M-S Co". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, minimal wear to plating.
Height 20mm.
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