A very attractive scarce silver spoon, the finial a khaki uniformed Boer War soldier about to fix bayonet, the ground on which he stands with plinth below inscribed “5 VB” the shank a column of crossed rifle and flag; the reverse of the bowl bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1904, maker's details "C.B&S" (Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd) and "Rd354104" a registered, design and patent date of 1...  read more

Code: 57232

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa Great War period small celluloid tin button badge, an appeal made by the 'Lord Mayor's Fund Birmingham For The Relief of Local Distress in War Time' the coloured centre depicting the old pattern 'City of Birmingham Coat of Arms' which was amended in 1974. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, some foxing and age wear.
Diameter 22mm.  read more

Code: 57229

A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Stirlingshire gilded brass badge', blue enamel oval title gilt Crown on solid white enamel centre, the reverse impressed "J.R. Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel intact, some minor surface scatches.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 57228

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A very fine quality First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps Monoplane patriotic badge' depicting the United Allies Flags of the Nations, England, Belgium, Russia, France and Japan; the reverse impressed "The Allies Aeroplane" "Sterling" and "Regd No 644982" a registered, design and patent date of 1915 and maker's details "W.W.Ld" (W Wilkinson Ltd. Skinner Street & Clerkenwell Road, London). ...  read more

Code: 57227

A scarce original Second World War period 'The Aberdale Cycle Co. Ltd National Service lapel badge', small gilded brass example displaying the company's logo, the City of London' shield; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains crisp.
Height 2...  read more

Code: 57226

A scarce original circa 1977-1982 short-lived 'Skytrain Aircrew brevet badge'; black felt example bearing gold wire bullion embroidered Crown, over a rope edged circlet, the centre inscribed "Sky" this complemented by a heavily embroidered feathered wing. Very good unissued condition.
Width approx 72mm.
Height approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 57225

A scarce original Second World War period 'A.R.P. Warden pink celluloid tin button badge'. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, no denting, colour remains bright, minimal foxing, small area of cellophane detached from rim to reverse.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 57223

A scarce original pre-1977 'York County Hospital nurses qualification badge'; gilt circular example bearing the York City Coat of Arms over the 'White Rose of the House of York', within blue enamel title surround inscribed in 'Old English'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a nick to top of the sheild.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 57220

A rare original pre-1908 'Associated Shipwrights Society trade union medal'; an impressive ornate multi-rayed oval star, the centre with applied rope edge copper plaque bearing an embossed scene of a sailing ship under constuction, the enamelled suspension title bar with seated figure of 'Britannia' between a 'Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle'; the reverse impressed in relief "...  read more

Code: 57219

A scarce original First World War period colour variant 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 VTC lapel badge'; gilded brass oval example, depicting crossed rifles within red 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 the enamel, gilt finish remains brig...  read more

Code: 57218

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A scarce original circa 1918 Great War period small Australian celluloid tin button badge, sold by the 'Commonwealth Button Day' in aid of the victims of the Armenian massacres in the Ottoman Empire; the coloured scene portraying camels crossing the desert, palm trees in the fore, Eastern Citadel in the background, the rim inscribed "Copyright". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, m...  read more

Code: 57217

A good scarce circa 1940's 'Boys' Brigade Campers Proficiency die-cast nickel badge' depicting a bell tent with extra guy ropes, this example with hatched 'B's'. Very good condition, retaining original vertical coiled pin fitting and hooked catch. An excellent example.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 57214

A scarce original Second World War period 'Boys' Brigade Long Service' badge, made of solid contruction due to the wartime utility regulations. Very good condition, retaining original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 57213

A good original 'Butlins 1966 Skegness badge', silver plated example depicting a white seabird on blue enamel sky, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 57211

A scarce original late Victorian 'Primrose League Badge of the Ladies' Grand Council', blue enamel strap, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), the centre with applied small yellow primrose and leaves, over the letters "LGC" reversed and interlaced, the reverse with unusual maker's details "H.Lewis 172 New Bond St. London." and "Rd 26062" a registered, design a...  read more

Code: 57207

A scarce original 'Blackpool Aviation Week October 1909 souvenir badge'; gilded brass circular example with white enamel title surround, the centre depicting a biplane and monoplane flying over the skyline of 'Blackpool Tower'; the reverse with unusual maker's details "S.Lyon Junr. Blackpool". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with ding to edge at 6 o'clock positio...  read more

Code: 57206

A scarce original 'Butlins 1957 Skegness silver plated badge', dark blue fish with white swimming trunks. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 57205

A scarce original 'Butlins Minehead 1962 West of England Dancing Festival' chrome and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "J.R Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 57201

A scarce original circa Great War period 'Church Lads Brigade Battalion lapel badge'; die-stamped blackened brass 'Maltese Cross'; title circlet "The King's Royal Rifle Corps" bugle to solid centre, surmounted by a crowned "Fight The Good Fight" tablet, the top and bottom arm of the cross embossed "C.L.B Cadets". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
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Code: 57199

A good original circa 1970 'Lancashire & Cheshire District Boys' Brigade 50th Anniversary mufti badge'; large square black felt example bearing silk embroidered yellow, red and green emblem. Very good condition.
Size 95 x 95mm.  read more

Code: 57197