WW2 Butlins 21 Club servicemen 21st Army Group leave centre badge
Probably one of the rarest and inconspicuous Butlins Holiday Camp badges known!
A good original Second World War period 'Butlins 21 Club badge' in the form of a gilded brass shield inlaid with red enamel, bearing continental 'Crown' and pin fittings, the centre inscribed "21 Club" within three white stars. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
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Boys Brigade Limited Edition, Queens Golden Jubilee 2002 badge
A scarce original Boys' Brigade Limited Edition 'The Queen's Golden Jubilee badge'; gold chromium plated example bearing the 'Sure & Steadfast Anchor' within 'Royal Purple' enamel scrolls surmounted by a Crown. Good used condition, retaining original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, minor surface scratches.
Height 27mm. read more
British Automobile Racing Club c1950 BARC embroidered badge
A superb quality rare original circa 1950's 'British Automobile Racing Club member's badge'; large black felt shield displaying a silk embroidered stylized lion on a chequered flag, "BARC" and "British Automobile Racing Club" in gold wire bullion within double strand border; the reverse with black waxed hession lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright, bullion a little dulled.... read more
Reading Womens Conservative Association Union Flag political badge
A good original circa 1920's 'Women's Conservative Association Reading Division badge'; gilded brass Crowned circlet inlaid in white enamel bearing the title, the centre displaying a patriotic 'Union Jack Flag' in red, white and blue enamels, a shield below with the arms of the 'Borough of Reading, Berkshire' five maidens' heads in relief; the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Ba... read more
25.00 GBP
The Lambeth Walk song sheet music promotional badge c1937
A scarce original 1930's promotional gilt and enamel song badge 'The Lambeth Walk', this version depicting the 'Pearly King and Queen' characters; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18'. Excellent condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, enamel perfect, minimal wear to gilt finish.
Height 26mm.
'The Lambeth Walk' was a song f... read more
William Younger Brewery Father William mascot cricketer badge
A scarce original gilt and enamel 'William Younger & Co Ltd' advertising badge, depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure playing cricket, the reverse with maker's details in relief "F.W.Mascot" (Father William Mascot) "Wm Younger & Co Ltd Edinburgh". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 27mm. read more
Bolton Boys Brigade officers bronzed cap badge
A rare original early 20th century possibly wartime 'Bolton Boys' Brigade die-cast bronzed cap badge'; title circlet bearing elephant and castle to domed centre, latin motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready) scroll below. Very good condition, retaining original two loops fittings, minimal wear to high points of elephant.
Height 35mm. read more
150.00 GBP
Boys Brigade 1903 hallmarked silver squad medal
A scarce original 'Boys' Brigade squad medal' in the form of a pointed Maltese cross bearing engraved pre-union Sure & Stedfast fouled anchor; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1903, maker's details "W.J.D" (William James Dingley, Birmingham) to both parts, complete with original blue silk ribbon and suspension bar with original pin fittings and bearing silver h... read more
Boys Brigade NCO proficiency chromium plated star badge 1927-1968
A good original 'Boys' Brigade NCO's Proficiency Star badge'; die cast nickel example with stippled background, small B's and scarce in the fact that it is chromium plated. Very good condition, retaining original horizontal tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, minor wear to chromium plating.
Height 29mm. read more
Boys Brigade Staff-Sergeants chromiunm plated shoulder belt badge
A scarce original 'Boys Brigade Staff-Sergeants' shoulder belt badge'; large circular die-stamped chromium plated example the domed centre displaying the post-union 'Sure & Stedfast' anchor with cross behind. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings.
Diameter 51mm. read more
Boys Brigade officers matching pair of epaulettes & badges 1984-2006
A good original circa 1984 pair of slip-on navy twill epaulette's each with small chromium plated two part badge, these are a perfect match, the reverse with loop fittings. Excellent condition.
Height of badge 34mm. read more
Daily Mail Club I-Spy childrens club tin button badge
A scarce original circa 1960's red, white and black celluloid tin button membership badge for "Daily Mail Club I-Spy" formed for children by the 'News Chronicle newspaper' in the 1950's. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fitting, no sign of any foxing, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 23mm.
In 1960 the 'Daily Mail' newspaper took over the 'N... read more
News Chronicle I-Spy childrens membership club badge
A good original circa 1960's green, white and black celluloid tin button membership badge for "News Chronicle I-Spy Tribe" a club formed for children by the 'News Chronicle newspaper'. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fitting, no sign of any foxing, an excellent example.
Diameter 25mm.
In 1960 the 'Daily Mail' newspaper took over the 'News Chron... read more
6.00 GBP
News Chronicle I-Spy Tribe childrens membership club badge
A good original circa 1950's green, white and black celluloid tin button membership badge for "News Chronicle I-Spy Tribe" a club formed for children by the 'News Chronicle newspaper'. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fitting, no sign of any foxing, an excellent example.
Diameter 25mm.
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6.00 GBP
1938 Empire Exhibition Scotland miniature souvenir stick pin badge
A good original 'Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 stick pin'' miniature gilded brass example depicting a stylized Lion. Very good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, to wear in lapel or cravat
Height of front 16mm.
Overall height 38mm.
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10.00 GBP
1938 Empire Exhibition Scotland souvenir badge
A scarce unusual design 'Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 badge'' chromium plated square rim, the centre mounted with brass stylized Lion in red enamel. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor defects.
Height 19mm.
Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 was an international exposition held at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, from May to December ... read more
15.00 GBP
WW1 Oxford BRCS & Order of St John overseas war service badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Oxford St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse inscribed with official issue number "103". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.
Height 44mm. read more
RAF No 84 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 84 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Scorpion with Latin motto "Scorpiones pungunt" (Scorpions sting), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.
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Boys Brigade Council Manchester 1977 officers Lapel badge
A scarce original 'Boys Brigade Council Manchester 1977 officers' lapel badge'; gilded brass rectangular example with celluloid insert. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, celluloid intact, colour remains bright.
Height 21mm.
Width 26mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Boys Brigade standard buttonhole wartime economy lapel badge
A scarce original circa 1940 -1947 "Sure & Stedfast" die-stamped all brass anchor lapel badge with scroll "The Boys Brigade", without enamel due to wartime utility regulations. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Height 18mm. read more