Boer War HRH Princess Christians Trained Nurses named silver medal
A very rare unmarked silver nurses' medal dating from the Boer War; ornate quatrefoil design, the voided centre bearing 'Princess Helena cypher' Crowned "HAV" 'Helena Augusta Victoria' (Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein by marriage), the reverse inscribed "Eleanor Johnson". Very good condition, complete with suspension ring.
Height 43mm.
'Miss Eleanor Joh... read more
Girl Guides Lone Ranger Guide trefoil enrolment promise badge
A scarce original circa 1932 to 1965 'Girl Guides Lone Ranger promise badge', gilded brass example bearing a large "L" inlaid with blue enamel and 'Girl Guides' scroll below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Height 21mm. read more
Gartnavel Royal Hospital psychiatric care nurses badge
A scarce post-1963 'Gartnavel Royal Hospital nurses' badge'; large gilded metal example in the form of a horseshoe, bearing within St Andrews Cross superimposed over tree and fish from the Glasgow coat of arms, surmounted by a rising sun on torse with Latin scroll below "Reluceat". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
H... read more
Church Scout Patrol Master 1st class CSP hat badge 1914 to c1936
A rare early original example of a 'Church Scout Patrols hat badge'; die-stamped blackened brass example in the form of a large 'fleur de lys' bearing cross, with 'Union Rose, Shamrock and Thistle' and complete with red felt backing and sturdy pin fittings. Very good condition.
Height 45mm.
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Victoria Hospital Blackpool 9 carat gold nurses badge
A rare gold badge from the 'Victoria Hospital Blackpool', the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1966 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) to both parts. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect.
Height 53mm.
Weight 17.3g read more
North Dorset Unionist Conservative political badge c1920
A good original circa 1920 'North Dorset Unionist Association badge' very similar in design to the 'Conservative Unionist', in the form of a gilded brass 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.
Height 25mm.
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15.00 GBP
WW1 National Reserve Berkshire small pattern home front badge
A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Berkshire badge', blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and impressed with very low number "W 95". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, minimal service wear.
Height 28mm. read more
45.00 GBP
Woman Suffrage Congress London 1909 suffragette badge
A very rare original badge for the 'Woman Suffrage Congress London 1909', from a gilded brass bar inlaid with red enamel inscribed "London1909" depends a red silk ribbon, embroidered in white "Woman Suffrage Congress". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, silk ribbon remains bright.
Width 46mm.
Length 36mm. read more
Hellingly Hospital nurses training school 1975 silver badge
A scarce original badge from the 'Hellingly Hospital Nurses Training School' the centre bearing the 'East Sussex County Coat of Arms' within a shield; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1975, maker's details "TK&S" (Toye, Kenning & Spencer) and inscribed "Mrs.S.D.Fox 1975". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in ... read more
Royal City of Dublin Hospital 1910 silver Irish nurses badge
A superb rare original late Edwardian period Irish Hospital badge; large heavy Crowned ornate circular example bearing 'Royal City of Dublin Hospital Founded 1832' title surround, to the centre on hatched shamrock ground a shield, the upper half with three Dublin Castles, the lower depicting doctor and patient in relief; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1910 an... read more
South London Hospital for women nurses buckle
A scarce original circa 1912 - 1940 'South London Hospital for Women nurse's buckle'; rectangular nickel backing plate with an applied crest bearing the sun, waxing and waning moons and nurses 'Lamp of Knowledge' in relief, with motto `Et Dato Gaudetis'. Very good condition, attached loop present, seperate belt loop now absent.
Height 61mm.
Width 64mm.
Founded in... read more
WW2 QARNNS tropical issue cream felt hat badge
A very rare original Second World War period tropical issue 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge', King George VI Crowned 'Queen Alexandra cypher' of crossed initials "A" embroidered in red silk cotton and intertwined around a gold wire anchor on cream felt backing, the reverse with white hessian lining. Overall in very good condition, embroidery and gold bullion rem... read more
Shanghai Greyhound Club 1929 Stadium membership badge
A very rare original '1929 Shanghai Greyhound Club member's badge', silver coloured circular disc inlaid with electric blue enamelling, the centre with the initials "SGC" flanked by Chinese characters and title "Stadium 1929". Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches, complete with original cord.
Diameter 31mm.
On 1st June 1930 the D... read more
St.Peters Hospital nursing medal for outstanding services
A rare original 1976 award from the 'St.Peter's Hospital, Covent Garden, London specialist in urological nursing', the suspension bar impressed "G.H.Fowler. 1976" and retaining a large circular medal depicting crossed keys and Latin motto "Infirmos Curate" (Heal the sick) impressed in relief "St.Peter's Nursing Medal"; the reverse marked "Silver" and inscribed "For Outstanding Services ... read more
150.00 GBP
Christmas Pudding good luck silver charms on display card
A rare unused set of circa 1920's 'Christmas Lucky Pudding Prizes', attached to original display card stating "Sterling Silver" "Made in England":
comprising: 'Button representing Bachelor'
'Horseshoe - Good Luck'
'Thimble - Old Maid'
'Wishbone - Wish come true'
'Be... read more
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation Co-operative Wholesale Society advertisng badge
A scarce original 'Co-operative Wholesale Society large celluloid tin button badge' featuring the 'CWS' registered trade mark logo with additional portrait of the newly crowned 'King George VI' inscribed '1937 Coronation' featured on a golden wheatsheaf bearing the motto 'Labor and Wait' across the centre and depicting a farmer's shovel and sickle. Very good condition, retaining original pin fi... read more
20.00 GBP
Fountain Angling Club fishing enthusiast membership badge
A scarce circa 1950's period membership badge for the 'Fountain Angling Club'; silver plated circular example depicting a stylized fisherman with fishing rod beside a stream, inlaid with coloured enamelling with an applied title scroll above. Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact but has minor hairlines.
Height 31mm. read more
WW1 Wounded Soldier Hospital Blues character figure badge
A scarce early 1915 example of a Great War period, possibly a flag day collector fundraising badge; gilt metal quatrefoil shape surround depicting a wounded soldier in 'Hospital Blues uniform' to solid centre, the reverse with details "Protected" with hard to decipher signature "Casaiue"? impressed on an engraved backing depicting a 'Union Flag' and "1915" (prior to registration in 1916). Good ... read more
WW1 Wounded soldier Hospital Blues character figure badge
A scarce example of a Great War period, possibly a flag day collector fundraising badge; gilt metal quatrefoil shape surround depicting a wounded soldier in 'Hospital Blues uniform' to voided centre, the reverse impressed "Protected" with hard to decipher signature "Casaiue"? "Rd 650911" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings and su... read more
Bristol Womens Unionist Association conservative political badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Bristol Women's Unionist Association political badge' in the form of a gilded brass 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing a 'Union Flag' within a blue circular surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, mi... read more
20.00 GBP