WW2 Home Guard official issue armlet
A scarce original Second World War period official issue armband'; black printed 'Home Guard' on khaki twill, the ends stitched together to form a band. Good condition, commensurate with age.
The Home Guard was formed on the 23rd July 1940 the force remained in existence until the 1st November 1944 when the German invasion was no longer a threat. It was finally disband... read more
WW2 Local Defence Volunteers official issue LDV armlet
A scarce original Second World War 1940 period official issue 'Local Defence Volunteers armband' from the force in existence for only seventy days; black printed "LDV" on khaki twill, the ends stitched together to form a band. Good condition, commensurate with age.
After the German forces invaded Holland and Belgium on the 10th May 1940 an appeal was made on the 14th ... read more
Gravesend Civil Defence V for Victory lapel badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Gravesend Civil Defence Victory badge' the reverse impressed with low issue number "173". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 17mm. read more
WW2 Stafford County Control air raid precautions ARP staff badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'County Control ARP badge' chromium plated and bearing a Stafford Knot on blue enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 31mm.
During the war a control room, pe... read more
WW2 Navy League Seafarers Comforts Supply white ensign badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Navy League Seafarers Comforts Supply badge', gilded brass circular example highly enamelled and displaying a 'Royal Navy White Ensign' flag to the centre. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm. read more
20.00 GBP
ARP Borough of Maidstone, Kent, Air Raid Precaution Home Front Lapel Pin Badge by Caxton Co. London.
A good original Second World War period small gilt and enamel 'Air Raid Precaution lapel badge' bearing the 'Borough of Maidstone Arms', the reverse with maker's details "Caxton Co S.W.1.". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 21mm. read more
Ulster Volunteer Force c1913-1914 Dixie Lid UVF bronze cap badge
A scarce original circa 1913 -1914 period 'Ulster Volunteer Force cap badge' die-stamped bronze example, displaying the 'Red Hand of Ulster' within an large upright oval inscribed U.V.F. For God and Ulster this incorporating four triangular blade fittings to the rim. Very good condition, minimal wear, excellent patina.
Height 49mm. read more
Ulster Volunteer Force 5th South Belfast UVF bronze cap badge
A very rare original circa 1913 - 1914 period 'Ulster Volunteer Force 5th South Belfast cap badge'; die-stamped bronze example displaying the 'Red Hand of Ulster' over tri-part scroll U.V.F 5 South Belfast. Very good condition, retaining original two loops fittings to reverse, minimal wear, excellent patina.
Width 41mm.
Height 27mm. read more
London Transport central bus crew c1980s cap badge
A very good clean example of an original circa 1980's period 'London Transport chromium plated bus crew cap badge' inlaid with blue and white enamel, depicting the late feature dashes instead of dots. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin, enamel perfect.
Height 37mm.
The 'London Transport Standard cap badge' was issued from 193... read more
Australian Boy Scouts c1950 officers hat badge and plume
A good original 'Australian Boy Scouts Officer's hat badge"; chromium plated arrowhead in rope edge circle, complete with deep yellow nylon plume. Very good clean condition, retaining original two loop fittings to reverse.
Diameter 32mm.
Height with plume 65mm.
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20.00 GBP
Corporation Tramways Motorman brass script cap badge circa 1910
A scarce original circa 1910 period 'Corporation Tramways Motorman script cap badge'; die-cast brass curved example underlined, worn below the corporation cap badge. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings.
Width 87mm.
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London Transport County Buses & Coaches pre-1950s cap badge
A very good example of a scarce original pre-1950's period 'London Transport nickel plated Driver and Conductor cap badge' inlaid with apple green enamel, depicting the early feature spearhead dots; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings, enamel with very minor service wear.
Height 36mm.
WW2 National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee collar badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee celluloid identity disc', impressed with official Registration Number "A 564071", the reverse reads "Finder Please Report This Number To Nearest National Animal Guard". Very good condition, colour remains bright.
Diameter 31mm.
The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Com... read more
Jimmy Carruthers Australian world boxing champion matchbox cover
A scarce original circa 1950's British Made celluloid covered tin matchbox cover, the front displaying a photographic image of Australia's first world's boxing champion "Jimmy Carruthers Undefeated World's Bantamweight Champion" the reverse with image of "The Bells Hotel Corner Bourke Street and Cooper Wharf Road, East Sydney" Woolloomooloo New South Wales, Australia, which he owned in... read more
Monmouthshire & South Wales collieries miners safety badge
A good original circa 1940's 'Monmouthshire & South Wales Collieries Safety Badge'; brass and enamel circular example depicting a red 'Welsh Dragon' and 'Miners Lamp', the reverse with maker's details "Fligelstone Cardiff" and named "J.Giles". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 28mm.
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Devon General bus company cap badge
A good original post-1983 'Devon General chromium plated bus cap badge' in the form of a red enamel stylised crown, bearing the conjoined letters "DG", the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fixing to the reverse, (these a little bent), minimal wear to chromium finish, an excellent example.
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National Union of Vehicle Builders trade union badge
A good original post-war 'National Union of Vehicle Builders membership badge'; gilded brass shield inlaid with blue and white enamel, bearing 'Coachmakers Arms', the reverse impressed with maker's detals "Fattorini & Sons Ld, Bradford Works, Birmingham"(1945-1954). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole, no damage to the enamel, reverse with heavy staining.
Height 25mm. read more
National Union of Railwaymen trade union badge
A good original 'National Union of Railwaymen lapel badge'; small chromium plated circular example depicting a globe with red enamel bar "N.U.R". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 17mm. read more
ASLEF Southern Region 1980 railway trade union centenary badge
A good original 'Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen ASLEF 1980 National Centenary Southern Region issue badge'; chromium plated circular example the centre depicting a 'High Speed Train' and 'Steam Locomotive' on green enamel ground with "100 Years" scroll below inlaid in blue. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm read more
ASLEF 1982 Gillingham railway strike trade union badge
A scarce original 'Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen ASLEF 1982 Strike Gillingham badge'; chromium plated example in the form of 'Bath Cross', the centre depicts a torch and steam locomotive on green enamel ground. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 36mm read more
15.00 GBP