Boys Brigade Kings Badge in presentation case 1927 to 1953

A scarce die-cast silvered late issue 'Boys Brigade Kings badge', the central device bearing a cross behind a 'Sure & Stedfast' anchor, flanked by large 'B's'. Very good condition, retaining original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, complete with presentation cardboard case with Boys' Brigade crest to the top, this in good condition, inner card minor damage to top left corner,...  read more

Code: 55489

Glasgow Rangers football supporters club badge

A good vintage 'Glasgow Rangers Football supporters club badge' in the form of a yellow chromium plated football, 'Scottish Lion' the centre, blue and white enamel title surround. Very good condition, retaining original coiled pin fitting in good working order, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 21mm.  read more

Code: 55488

WW2 Merchant Navy Australia 1940 war service badge

A very scarce original Second World War unmarked silver 'Merchant Navy Australia' lapel badge, the reverse inscribed in relief "Issued By The Commonwealth Government 1940" "Wallace Bishop Brisbane" and impressed with official issue number "7814". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fixtures.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 55479

WW2 Queen Alexandras Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge

A rare original Second World War period Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge, King George VI Crown above 'Queen Alexandra cypher' of crossed initials "A" embroidered in red silk cotton and intertwined around a gold wire anchor, the reverse with black paper lining patially worn. Very good condition, gold bullion remains bright, normally raw edge with additional blanket...  read more

Code: 55475

WW2 Boy Scouts 1st Class khaki wartime Issue printed cloth badge

A scarce original Second World War period 1939-1945 'Boy Scouts 1st Class Khaki badge'; large bound oval example bearing printed arrowhead and "Be Prepared" scroll on khaki cotton backing, the reverse with woven fawn cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, minor fraying to bound edge left side and to the base.
Height 80mm.  read more

Code: 55474

WW1 Cheltenham Red Cross Day war fundraising badge

A rare original First World War period 'Cheltenham Red Cross Day fundraising badge'; a comparatively fragile gilded pressed metal example in the form of a rifle, bearing the 'Arms of Cheltenham' with title scroll below and patriotic red, white and blue ribbon streamer. Very good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, gilt finish remains bright, no bends or distortions to the rifle.read more

Code: 55468

WW2 Winston Churchills V for Victory morse code Union Jack badge

A scarce original Second World War period large celluloid tin button badge, depicting a patriotic Union Flag above the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright, no sign of any foxing, ripples to the tin on reverse not affecting the fronts appearance.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 55467

Louis Bleriot French pioneer aviator monoplane badge

A scarce original pre First World War period die-stamped silver plated badge in the form of a 'Bleriot monoplane' this example inscribed across the wings "Je Viens De France" (I come from France). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings (shank with a replacement pin fixture), minimal wear to silver plating.
Length 38mm.
Wingspan 31mm.  read more

Code: 55466

Cyclists Touring souvenir City of York bicycle badge

A scarce original circa 1950's gilded brass badge in the form of a miniature bicycle bearing an enamelled crest from the "City of York". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Width 46mm.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 55465

Van Ommeren Rotterdam shipping line gold bullion officers cap badge

A good original circa 1960's 'Van Ommeren officer's gold bullion padded cap badge', depicting the old house flag of the company the "VO" embroidered in black, set within gold bullion laurel wreath, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition.
Height 56mm.
Width 76mm.  read more

Code: 55461

1965 Constitutional Beach Club holiday camp badge

A scarce original 'Constitutional Beach Club 1965 badge', gilded brass circular example inlaid with green enamel and bearing "CBC" monogram to the centre and the letter "M" at the base.. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 26mm.

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Code: 55460

Leicestershire Aero Club membership badge

A scarce original circa 1920's 'Leicestershire Aero Club badge'; gilded brass wings, the central red enamel shield bearing a 'Cinquefoil pierced Ermine' from the 'City of Leicester Arms' surmounted by a running fox and title scroll inlaid with blue enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Birmingham Medal Co." and official issue number "666". Very good condition, retaining or...  read more

Code: 55458

British Airways air stewardess gilt brevet wing uniform badge

A good original circa 1972 'British Airways Air Stewardess brevet wing badge', the reverse with maker's details "Manhattan Windsor", complete with two pin posts with clutch fittings secured by a chain. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright, an excellent example.
Width 33mm.

'British Airways' was formed in 1972 by the merger of 'BEA' Br...  read more

Code: 55457

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