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.
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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 bright.
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Code: 57218

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

A rare original short-lived circa 1931-1936 'The Old Boys' Association beret badge'; large die-stampled frosted silver title circlet with entwined 'BB' escutcheon and bearing "Carry On" slogan scroll below; the voided centre depicting a shield with stylised 'Stone Bridge' and plain anchor to the fore, flanked by initial "OBA". Excellent condition, retaining original two loop fittings to reverse...  read more

Code: 57196

A scarce original circa 1899 -1926 'Boys' Life Brigade cap badge'; small silver plated example in the form of a red enamel cross superimposed on a laurel wreath with "BLB" initial reading vertically as well as horizontally, full 'Boys' Life Brigade' enamelled scroll below, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis, (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fit...  read more

Code: 57195

A scarce original circa 1930's 'St Athan stylised deco seaplane badge' with all the characteristics of a 'Stratton' and remarkably in perfect condition.
Length 41mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 57190

A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 53 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a thistle over saltire with motto "United in Effort", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retainig original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 57189

An original remarkably good quality Wartime period badge; in the form of a "V" inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' in mirror fashion, the centre with floral decoration, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 57188

A scarce original circa 1940's 'Universal Aircraft workers badge', gilded brass circular example bearing red enamel title surround, the centre displaying a fighter plane with initials to four corners "UAUT" on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham" (a post-1927 address) and comparatively low issue number "263". Very good condi...  read more

Code: 57187

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Cold War period 'Metropolitan-Vickers lapel badge', chromium plated hexagon shaped example, bearing the distinctive "MV" company logo in black enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham" (1945–1954). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, minimal wear, an excellent example.
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Code: 57186

45.00 GBP

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