WW1 Royal Naval Division RND cap tally ribbon hat band

A rare original First World War period 'Royal Naval Division cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering on full length silk ribbon. Good condition, service wear, gold wire toned.
Length Approx 120mm.  read more

Code: 56462

Belgrave Harriers London athletic club membership badge c1920s

A scarce original circa pre-1928 'Belgrave Harriers lapel badge'; large gilded brass circular example with oak leaf surround, the centre displaying a portcullis from the 'Westminster City Coat of Arms' surmounted by crossed keys "BH" and "1887" between the cross; the reverse with early maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Hockley St Birmingham Ltd" (1919-1928) and "Rd 632818" a design ...  read more

Code: 56460

WW2 Faversham Spitfire fundraising badge

A scarce original 'Faversham Spitfire Fund celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during Second World War, the rim with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham". Fair condition, retaining original pin fitting, overall foxing and heavy rust to reverse.
Diameter 31mm.  read more

Code: 56455

National Federation of Womens Institutes WI Tyneside badge

A scarce original superior quality 'WI Tyneside Federation brooch'; large circular gilt brass example displaying voided petal decoration around the edge; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Excellent mint condition, retaining original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working, with additional ring to accommodate a safety chain.
He...  read more

Code: 56444

National Amalgamated Union Shop Assistants Warehousemen badge

A good original pre-1947 'National Amalgamated Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen & Clerks badge'; large shield shaped example inlaid with blue enamelling and carrying a white stripe across the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height approx 28mm.
Width approx 24mm.  read more

Code: 56442

Three of Us Sailor Soldier Airman song sheet music badge c1940s

A scarce circa 1940's gilt brass and enamel 'Three of Us song badge' depicting a Sailor Soldier and Airman this example is non-fretted between the figures and bears a white enamel title; the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 56441

Cyclists touring souvenir Bridlington bicycle badge

A scarce original circa 1950's gilded brass badge in the form of a miniature bicycle bearing an enamelled crest from the "Arms of Bridlington", this example bearing front and back cycle lamps. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Width 48mm.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 56440

Coastal Aircraft Limited official war workers badge

A rare original circa 1940's 'Coastal Aircraft Limited lapel badge'; circular brass example with blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting what is believed to be a 'Short Sunderland flying boat' just above the sealine; the reverse with unusual maker's details "Fattorini Glasgow" and impressed with official low issue number "38". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole...  read more

Code: 56438

Virgin Atlantic Airways officers gold bullion cap badge

A good original circa 1984 'Virgin Atlantic Airways officer's cap badge', large embroidery gold wire bullion vintage example bearing 'VA' monogran on red woven oval, within a laurel wreath surmounted by an eagle, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height approx 61mm.  read more

Code: 56436

Imperial Airways aircrew large gilt uniform button circa 1924-39

A rare original 'Imperial Airways gilt brass uniform button', the reverse with maker's details "Miller, Rayner & Haysom Ld.". Very good condition, complete with original shank, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 56435

WW2 Spitfire fighter plane home front badge handcrafted from a coin

A good original example of a Second World War period aircraft badge, handmade from a coin and skillfully made in the form of a 'Royal Air Force Spitfire fighter plane'. Very good condition, retaining original safety pin fitting.
Length 23mm.
Wingspan 23mm.  read more

Code: 56433

Duckhams Motor Oil teardrop advertising keyring badge circa 1970s

A good original circa 1970's green tinted perspex example in the form of a teardrop of oil, displayed on one side the globe of the world inscribed "Duckhams Oil's" on the other a motor engine. Very good condition.
Height 50mm.  read more

Code: 56432

Butlins Holiday Camp Second Week horseshoe badge

A good original chromium plate and enamel 'Butlin's Holiday Camp Second Week horseshoe badge', the reverse with maker's details "Firmin London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 56430

Butlins Holiday Camp Second Week binoculars badge

A good original chromium plated and enamel 'Butlin's Second Week badge', the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 56429

Royal Navy gold bullion enbroidered officer cap badge

A good original circa 1940's period 'Royal Navy Officer's cap badge', silver metal fouled anchor within gold bullion embroidered laurel leaf surround, surmounted by a padded velvet King's Crown, the reverse with black herringbone pattern cotton lining. Good clean used condition, no sign of any moth, bullion nicely toned.
Height Approx 72mm.
Width Approx 94mm.  read more

Code: 56428

British Union of Fascists BUF Our Leader Mosley badge circa 1938

A rare original Sir Oswald Mosley 'British Union of Fascists supporters badge', produced in 1938 based on the recently designed plaster cast wall plaque of 'Mosley'; this example with bronzed finish and depicts Mosley's head in profile and inscribed "Our Leader" signature below; the reverse retaining original rectangular buttonhole fitting now slightly curved. Good condition.
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Code: 56427

Olympic Games 1936 Berlin Germany competitor team cap badge

A scarce original 'Olympic Games 1936 British made felt cloth badge' still attached to the manufacturers postcard size 'Reference Pattern Card 2425' and dated 8 -7-36; depicting the 'Olympic rings' above a 'Union Flag' with 'Olympic Games 1936' below, embroidered in vivid coloured silk. Very good condition, no traces of any moth, card toned.
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Code: 56425

Shell Oil welcomes the Royal Visitors to Nigeria 1956 button badge

A scarce original circa 1956 'Royal Visitors to Nigeria 1956 promotional celluloid tin button badge'; large example, depicting a photographic image of 'Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh' with title surround "Shell Welcomes The Royal Visitors to Nigeria 1956". Very good condition, minimal foxing and rust.
Diameter 38mm.

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Code: 56424

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