Butlins 1946 Clacton Holiday Camp enamel Staff badge

A rare original 'Butlins 1946 Clacton Staff badge'; brass example the enamelled centre depicting a girl in red swimsuit holding a glass of champagne, blue enamel circular title and a rare "STAFF" scroll below. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with nick to the top and right, minor service wear.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 56378

Proposed Edward VIII 1937 Coronation souvenir tin button badge

A scarce original 'Coronation of King Edward VIII' souvenir celluloid tin button badge, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 22mm.  read more

Code: 56370

Brooklands Automobile Racing Club 1923 BARC pin badge

A rare original '1923 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham" and impressed with official low issue number "No 439". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for minor ding to right edge, stain mark to same, gilt remains bright.
Height 27mm.
Width 41mm.  read more

Code: 56366

Brooklands Automobile Racing Club BARC 1923 member badge

A rare original '1923 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel gentleman's membership badge', the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd. Birmingham" and impressed with official issue number "No 784". Very good condition, complete with original cord, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor verdigris stain under ring suspention, gilt remains bright.
D...  read more

Code: 56365

HMS Hood Rule Britannia fundraising badge circa 1924

A scarce original circa 1924 large celluloid tin button badge, depicting a lifebuoy with title "Rule Britannia Souvenir British Fleet"; the centre displaying the head of a young sailor wearing a sailor's cap with "H.M.S. Hood ribbon tally", the rim bearing maker's details "A.W.Patrick, Maker 440 RAF St. N. Fitzroy Melb" "Copyright, Regd". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, ...  read more

Code: 56362

World Scout Jamboree Sutton Coldfield 1957 Centenary BP woggle

A good original '1957 World Scout Jamboree commemorative Baden Powell neckerchief slide'; bronzed example bearing an arrowhead to the centre with dates "1857. B-P 1907. 1957". Very good condition, minimal wear.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 56356

H.Dawson & Co London wool supplies 1914 silver war service badge

A rare original First World War period 'H. Dawson & Co. London Wool Supplies For War Service badge, circular in design, inlaid with blue and white enamel and surmounted by the profile of a sheep, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1914 and maker's details "D.G.C" (Daniel George Collins, London". Good condition, PLEASE NOTE buttonhole lapel fitting now ABSENT (price reflec...  read more

Code: 56355

USDAW 40th annual conference delegates officials trade union badge

A good original 'USDAW 40th Annual Conference trade union badge issued to both delegates and officials'; chromium plated square design inlaid with maroon enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 56354

WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers home front badge Collins

A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief "D.G.Collins Newgate St. London" "Warranted Fire Gilt" "U" and impressed with official issue number "U 62671". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, some s...  read more

Code: 56353

WW1 Royal Australian Navy RAN fundraising celluloid tin button badge

A scarce original First World War period large celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of the 'Royal Australian Navy', depicting a battleship within laurel wreath, below crossed rifles and date 27-7-17, the rim bearing maker's details "A.W.Patrick, Maker Nth Fitzroy Melb". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minimal foxing, minor surface scratches, minor lifting of celluloid to reve...  read more

Code: 56351

WW1 Comrades of The Great War Irish Regiment lapel badge

A scarce original 'Comrades of The Great War' silver plated enamel lapel badge, circular title inlaid with red enamel, the voided centre displaying a crowned "Maid of Erin", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and issue Number "26107". Very presentable, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear, sliver plating worn to brass.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 56350

Life Saving Scouts Salvation Army brass belt buckle

A scarce original circa 1930's 'Life Saving Scouts belt buckle'; die-cast brass title surround in the form of a lifebuoy, the centre bearing diamond shaped device, depicting a boy scout in uniform and slouch hat, offering help to a younger boy. Very good condition.
Width 78mm.
Height 51mm.

The Life Saving Scouts were formed in 1913 by William Booth after ...  read more

Code: 56348

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