WW2 Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1942 home front badge.
A scarce original Second World War home front badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with green enamel, displaying three sheaves of corn over 'Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1942' gilt title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 45mm.
Height 24mm.
Part-time land workers putting in 48 hours' voluntary work were aw... read more
Rowntree Chocolate Gift Tin & Contents for troops serving in South Africa 1900
A scarce original Boer War period gift tin sent to troops serving for Queen and Country. Gilded red and blue painted tin, bearing embossed portrait medallion of the Queen; to her left the 'Royal Monogram' and to her right 'South Africa 1900' below a handwritten facsimile message 'I wish you a happy New Year'. Upon opening a full array of chocolate bars alternatively stamped 'ROWNTREE' and 'YORK... read more
WW1 National Shell Filling Factory No 6 Chilwell munition workers token
A scarce original Great War period munition workers surviving factory token'; large brass circular example with a hole at top to facilitate hanging on a hook; the obverse with embossed Crowned "C" cypher, reversed and interwined, and stamped "The V.C. Factory 1915 1918"; the reverse impressed with official issue identification number "3247" within "The Property of The National Shell Filling Fac... read more
circa WW1 Border Regiment white metal other ranks collar badges.
A good original circa Great War period 'Border Regiment Other Ranks facing collar badges'; white metal examples, each with red felt backing to voided cente which bears a dragon below a "China" scroll. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings, minimal service wear.
Height approx 20mm. read more
Union & Tariff Reform womens association political badge.
A scarce original early 20th century political medal for the 'Union & Tariff Reform Women's Association' organisation medal; blue white and red enamelled gilded metal example in the form of an eight pointed star with 'Union Flag' to the centre enclosed on all four sides by the titles "Australia" "New Zealand" "South Africa" and "Canada"; to lower point "India"; the star with additional ... read more
30.00 GBP
Union & Tariff Reform womens association political badge.
A scarce original early 20th century political medal for the 'Union & Tariff Reform Women's Association' organisation medal; red white and blue enamelled gilded metal example in the form of an eight pointed star with 'Union Flag' to the centre enclosed on all four sides by the titles "Australia" "New Zealand" "South Africa" and "Canada"; to lower point "India"; the star with additional ... read more
30.00 GBP
MV Winchester Castle Union-Castle Shipping Line silver badge.
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'M.V. Winchester Castle souvenir badge', rope edged silver rectangular example depicting a picture image transfer of the ship over butterfly wing background; the reverse impressed "Made in England Sterling Silver PT 220213". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright, minimal fading to edge, surface scratches to persp... read more
EIIR Royal Air Force Officers RAF bullion cloth mess wing pin badge.
A good original early Elizabeth II period gold wire bullion 'Royal Air Force Officer's mess wing badge', the reverse with black paper lined hessian backing and metal mounted pin fittings. Very good clean condition.
Height 31mm.
Wingspan approx 67mm. read more
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge by Woolley & Co.
A very 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 "Woolley & Co.(Birm) Ltd." "X" and impressed with official low issue number "1305". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Height 43mm. read more
18.00 GBP
WW1 Royal Engineers British War Medal & Victory Medal.
Awarded to 547968 SPR G GARMIRIAN R.E. Mounted as originally worn.
'Sapper Gregory Garmirian' Royal Engineers is confirmed as being awarded the Pair only. He was born at Constantinople in 1883 and granted British citizenship in April 1914. In the post war years he based himself in Hendon North London as a Turkish Armenian trader. It is interesting to note that this i... read more
RAF No 22 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1950s.
A good original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 22 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Maltese Cross on which the Greek letter "Pi" is superimposed and French motto "Preux Et Audacieux" (Valiant and Brave), the reverse without maker's details but bearing all the characteristics of "H.W.Miller Ltd". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.... read more
Rudge Whitworth Bicycles & Motorcycles exhibition promotional badge
A rare circa 1930's 'Rudge-Whitworth Coventry Stand Official promotional badge' possibly from the 'Olympia Cycle Show London' at which they exhibited around that time; gilded brass example bearing the companies logo a red hand superimposed on a cycle wheel within title surround, with projecting red arms "Stand Official"; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birming... read more
Low Hill Ladies Conservative Committee Wolverhampton political badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Low Hill Ladies Conservative Committee Wolverhampton political badge' in the form of a gilded brass 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing a 'Union Flag' within a red circular surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. <... read more
WW2 RAF 1939 -1945, Italy, France & Germany Star in AM box
A good original matching set of three Second World War full size campaign stars '1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star' complete with original unworn silk ribbons including Defence and War Medal, Air Ministry Box of Issue, address removed. Very good condition, recipient unknown. read more
Royal Air Force Physical Training Instructor RAF brass arm badge
A good original circa 1923 -1949 'Royal Air Force Physical Training Instructor arm badge'; die-stamped gilding brass example displaying three arms each wielding a club, protruding from a centre piece bearing the letters "PTI". Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, minor service wear.
Height approx 32mm. read more
MV Warwick Castle Union-Castle Shipping Line badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'M.V. Warwick Castle souvenir badge', gilded brass example in the form of a wishbone, mounted with a brass and enamel circular disc displaying the 'Union-Castle Line' company flag within a blue enamel title strap. Very good condition, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Length 33mm.
'MV Warwick Castle' was a ocean liner of... read more
Robertsons Golly skater white waistcoat advertising badge Gaunt
A very good original example of a scarce circa 1950's period 'Robertson's Golly Skater badge' with slightly curly hair, wearing a white waistcoat with pockets and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to his chest, the reverse stamped in relief with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an e... read more
Victorian Primrose League Association reversible ladies official badge
A very attractive Victorian 'Primrose League brooch', open to be worn by all ladies of the League, Dames or Associates. The reversible brooch, the rim in gilt with revolving centre, shows to one face a conventional primrose with "PL' to the centre and surrounded by the motto "Imperium Et Libertas", the reverse being similar but without the monogram, with maker's details to the rim "W.O.... read more
50.00 GBP
Mickey Mouse Club circa 1930 Walt Disney cartoon character badge
A very rare original circa 1930's 'Mickey Mouse Club badge'; gilded brass example depicting the cartoon character with his hands on his hips with additional black enamel title scroll below. The front is in very good condition, but the original pin fittings REPLACED with messy soft silver soldered old brass safety pin obscuring what is believed to be the maker's 'Charles Horner' distinct tradema... read more
WW1 6th Bn The Kings Liverpool Regiment silk embroidered military postcard
A very scarce exceptionally clean First World War period 'Greetings From The King's Liverpool Regiment postcard'; hand embroidered silk example bearing '6th (Rifle) Battalion' bugle-horn surmounted by the 'Rose of Lancaster' instead of the normal 'White Horse of Hanover', the reverse inscribed "Fabrication Francaise". Very good clean condition, colours remain bright, no sign of any foxing, an e... read more