WW2 Womens Land Army official tiepin badge worn on the WLA tie
A scarce original wartime period 'Womens Land Army gilt and enamel tiepin badge', unmarked but made by 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons, Ltd.' to be worn on the official issue tie. Very good used condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, minimal service wear.
Width 38mm.
Height 22mm. read more
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge by Collins
A scarce original silver plated First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief "D.J.Collins Newgate St. London" "Warranted Fire Gilt" "P" and impressed with official issue number "24858". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, silver plate... read more
RAF No 66 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 66 Spitfire Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a rattlesnake motif and Latin motto "Cavete Praemonui" (Beware I have warned), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.
'66 Fighter Squa... read more
RAF No 71 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940
A rare original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 71 Eagle Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a bald-headed eagle motif and motto "First from the Eyries", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.
Royal Air Force 71 (Eagle) Squadron was... read more
WW2 St Pancras bomber club fighter plane fundraising badge
A scarce original Second World War period die-stamped gilded brass example in the form of a miniature fighter plane, embossed across the wings "St.Pancras Bomber Club". Very good condition except for the pin fittings which are twisted and lifting to one end, gilt remains bright.
Length 23mm.
Wingspan 30mm. read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Spitfire fighter plane enamel fundraising badge
A scarce original Second World War period die-stamped brass example in the form of a miniature fighter plane, embossed across the wings "Spitfire" and inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, enamel perfect, original stick pin replaced with split ring.
Length 20mm.
Wingspan 21mm. read more
WW2 Spitfire fighter plane numbered fundraising badge
A scarce original celluloid tin button 'Spitfire Fund badge' sold to raise funds during Second World War depicting a fighter plane with official number below. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minor foxing and rust to reverse.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Lion Weekly Comic boys membership badge c1950
A good original circa 1950's 'The Lion club membership badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a lion's head red enamel title below with ring to accommodate further bars. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 28mm. read more
William Younger Brewery Father William mascot beer tasting badge
A good original 'William Younger & Co Ltd' advertising badge, gilded brass enamelled example depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure beer tasting, the reverse with maker's details in relief "Father William" Mascot. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm. read more
Boy Scouts 1st & 2nd class first pattern award brass sleeve badge
A rare original 'Boy Scout arrowhead and 'Be Prepared brass scroll' worn on the left sleeve, the original solid ends now fretted, both bearing registration numbers "REGd 539538" a design and patent year of 1909. Very good condition, complete with original horizontal loop fittings (cap badge vertical) and split pin, twisted wire thong to base of scroll now absent.
Height of top 45mm.
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Boy Scout Gilt Cross Gallantry Award For Heroism 1929
A rare original 'Boy Scouts Gilt Cross Gallantry Award', the reverse with maker's details "Collins London" and inscribed "J.E.Pyne 27-11-29". Very good condition, retaining original red and blue silk ribbon with suspension bar and pin fittings, accompanied by a "D.G.Collins" presentation case, with fittings for an earlier style medal, together with a framed and glazed 'Royal Humane Soci... read more
Royal Masonic Hospital 1934 hallmarked 9ct gold governors badge
A superb quality 'Royal Masonic Hospital Jewel', the top suspension bar bearing the letter's "F.H" (Freemason's Hospital), the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1934 and makers details Spencer London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 58mm. read more
Mickey Mouse cartoon character badge Charles Horner c1930s
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Mickey Mouse badge'; gilded brass example depicting the cartoon character with his hands on his hips; the reverse with maker's 'Charles Horner' distinct trademark, intertwined letters "CH" and "All Rights Reserved". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 29mm. read more
WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award
A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed SGT M.J.CARTER.. Very good uncleaned condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the 'Irvin Parachute Company' ... read more
WW2 WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award POW 1944
A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed F/O J.F. Acquier. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the Irvin Parachute Company to be awar... read more
WW1 National Reserve Dundee Scottish home front badge
A rare original First World War period 'Dundee National Reserve lapel badge', blue enamel title circlet old Burgh Arms to centre. Good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel with heavy service wear, price reflects.
Diameter 26mm. read more
60.00 GBP
Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory air raid precaution ARP badge
A rare original wartime period 'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory A.R.P. lapel badge', this example inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, chromium plate with age wear.
Width 25mm.
Height 16mm.
'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory' was constructed in 1... read more
WW2 Wings For Victory Torquay 1943 RAF fundraising badge
A scarce original 1943 wartime 'Wings For Victory Torquay badge' sold to raise funds for the much needed fighter planes; paper example set in pressed tin surround, depicting a ' 'RAF 'wing and Winston Churchill "V" for Victory symbol within title scrolls. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings, colours remain bright, minor rust stains to reverse.
Diameter 30mm... read more
Australian National Airways gilt and enamel ANA airline badge
A rare original circa 1936 -1957 'Australian National Airways badge', gilded brass example in the form of a globe with map of Australia inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Bertram Melb.". Very good condition, retaining original conjoined two loop fittings and retaining pin, enamel remains perfect, gilt bright, an excellent example..
Diameter 19mm.
Imperial Airways officers gilt pilot wing badge c1924 to 1939
A rare original circa 1924-39 period 'Imperial Airways officer's pilot wing badge'; large gilded brass slim wing, the central shield with the "IA" monogram within laurel wreath surmounted by lion on torse, the reverse with original pin fittings, no evidence of ever having had loops. Very good condition, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 64mm.
Height 18mm.