WW2 HMS Victory sailor photo locket sweetheart brooch

A good original wartime locket in the form of a circular brass pendant suspended from a chain and pin bar, the title surround "Serving King and Country" inlaid with blue enamel, the photographic insert depicts a portrait of a sailor in naval cap bearing an "HMS Victory" title ribbon tally. Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, image remains clear.
Diameter...  read more

Code: 55411

Croydon Times newspaper Bunny childrens Club membership badge

A scarce original circa 1940' 1950's 'Croydon Times Bunny Club badge', square shape silver plated example featuring a clock face with the name of the newspaper "CROYDON TIMES" replacing the normal 1-12; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to silver plat...  read more

Code: 55408

WW1 Peace Celebration 1919 mother of pearl dove badge

A scarce original example of an end of World War One '1919 peace celebration sweetheart brooch', in the form of a brass dove trailing in its beak a blue enamel ribbon scroll inscribed "Peace 1919". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 55407

WW2 Portsmouth Special Constable police reserve badge

A scarce original Second World War early pattern 'Special Constable chrome and enamel badge', the centre bearing a heraldic shield from the 'Portsmouth City Coat of Arms' and depicts a golden eight pointed star resting in a Crescent; the reverse with maker's details 'Caxton / P.Co Westminster S.W.1' and impressed with official low issue number '589'. Very good condition, complete with original ...  read more

Code: 55403

Butlins 1960 Margate Holiday Camp girl with beachball badge

A scarce original 'Butlins 1960 Margate Holiday Camp chromium plated badge' with red enamel beachball, the reverse with maker's details "F & S.Ltd Barr St B.Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 55402

Art Nouveau free spirited woman 1903 hallmarked silver button

A small decorative 'Art Nouveau button' depicting the profile of a woman with long flowing hair, the front impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1903 and maker's details "W.H" (William M Hayes, Birmingham). Good condition, complete with shank.
Height 15mm.  read more

Code: 55394

Willesden District Nursing Association 1933 silver badge

A scarce original badge believed to be 'Willesden District Nursing Association'; rope edge oval example bearing central "WDNA" initials on electric blue translucent enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1933 and with maker's details "DMW" (Dryad Metal Works, Leicester). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent...  read more

Code: 55392

Lorry Driver of the Year 1981 LDOY truck badge

A scarce original circa 1980's 'Lorry Driver of the Year badge'; large oval silver plated example, the centre depicting a heavy goods commercial vehicle within a laurel wreath, "LDOY" above "Marshal" below, with 1981 year bar suspended below; the reverse with maker's details "Toye, Kenning & Spencer". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 51mm.  read more

Code: 55390

WW1 National Reserve London home front miniature badge

A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve London badge', unusual format comprising, a miniature blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown on white enamel solid centre, all mounted on a curly ended pin bar, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and "Rd No 579118" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1911. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, enam...  read more

Code: 55389

Royal Air Force Hurricane fighter plane badge circa 1940s

A scarce original circa 1940's 'RAF Hurricane Fighter Plane badge', gilded brass stylized aircraft, the fuselage inlaid with black enamelling, the wings in red. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an exceptionally good example.
Wingspan 36mm.
Length 31mm.  read more

Code: 55386

Church Lads Brigade CLB officers hat badge

A good original turn of the century 'Church Lads Brigade officer's hat badge', large gilt brass example bearing the motto "Fight The Good Fight" voided centre with red felt backing. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 47mm.


The Church Lads' Brigade was founded in 1891 in Fulham by Walter Mallock Gee, their mott...  read more

Code: 55385

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