Wheatsheaf the best of bread from your Co-op advertising badge

A good original Co-operative Wholesale Society advertising badge from the circa 1960's 'Wheatsheaf The Best of Bread from Your Co-op'; celluloid tin button example depicting a wheatsheaf on red backing, within pink sun-ray title surround. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright.
Diameter 31mm.  read more

Code: 57312

RAF No 111 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s

A scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 111 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a ' saltire cross the centre with three seaxes, superimposed over crossed swords' and Latin motto "Adstantes" (Standing by), the reverse unmarked but bearing all the characteristics of a H.W.Miller Ltd example. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings,...  read more

Code: 57311

WW1 Canadian Red Cross Society 1914 -1915 Visitor badge

A splendid example of a Great War period British made 'Canadian Red Cross Society 1914-1915 gilt badge'; from a curved white enamel bar inscribed "Visitor" depends a circular medal, the outer title surround in blue, the centre bearing white 'Maple Leaf' with red cross, upon red enamel ground. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings and red silk ribbon, enamel perfect, gilt ...  read more

Code: 57310

c. WW1 Notts and Derby matching pair of brass shoulder titles

A good original circa First World War period 'Notts and Derby matching pair of brass shoulder titles' each retaining all four flat six-sided fittings and retaining pins. Very good condition.
Height 39mm.  read more

Code: 57308

National Society of Coppersmiths Braziers and Metal Workers badge

A scarce original circa 1910 'National Society of Coppersmiths, Braziers & Metal Workers trade union badge'; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a hand holding a mallet with initials to outer surround "NSCB&M"; the reverse with original early feature slider. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent exa...  read more

Code: 57307

Baden Powell Girl Guides Commissioners silver promise badge c1910

A rare original circa 1910 first pattern 'Baden Powell Girl Guides BP commissioners silver promise badge'; trefoil embossed with 'B.P.GG' initials, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" and "Regd No 563052" a Registered Design and Patent year of 1910. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 57306

Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI Coxswain bullion cap badge

A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat Coxswain cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, purple velvet padded centre with silver wire embroidered fouled anchor with R.N.L.I above; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire remains br...  read more

Code: 57305

Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI Mechanic bullion cap badge

A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat mechanic cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, purple velvet padded centre with silver wire embroidered propeller, R.N.L.I above 'Mechanic' below; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire r...  read more

Code: 57304

Goodwood Road Racing Club GRRC 2016 member badge

A good original '2016 Goodwood motor racing membership badge'; bronzed crowned 'GRRC' bearing '2016 Member' scroll inlaid with lime geen enamel. Excellent condition, the reverse retaining single clutch pin fitting .
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 57303

36th Division Ulster Volunteer Force UVF 15ct gold 1918 Irish badge

An extremely rare First World War period '36th Division Ulster Volunteer Force UVF badge'; Crowned shamrock wreath with seven battle honours, the last "Thiepval" on which rests the "Red Hand of Ulster", blue enamel ribbon title scroll "36 Ulster Div"; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 15 carat gold hallmarks for 1918, maker's details "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons Birmingham) also engraved ...  read more

Code: 57302

Butlins 1955 Ayr Holiday Camp scottish bagpiper badge

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1955 Ayr Holiday Camp badge', gilt example depicting a Scotsman playing his bagpipes on white enamel ground with green border. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 30mm.


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Code: 57299

WW1 National Reserve Class II Lewisham London home front badge

A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Class II Lewisham London large gilt badge' inlaid with blue and white enamel, "18" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and impressed "6765 Lewisham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor nick 1 o'clock, gilt remains bright.
H...  read more

Code: 57295

WW1 National Reserve Inverness Scottish home front badge

A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Inverness gilded brass badge', blue enamel oval title gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed "J.R. Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains crisp.
Height approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 57294

Industrial Transport Association pre-war union badge

A scarce original pre-war period 'Industrial Transport Association member's badge'; small ornate gilded brass example, depicting the "ITA' shield logo between two Globes, inlaid with red,white and blue enamel; the reverse impressed with registration numbers "REG No 742864" a design and patent year of late 1928 early 1929. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel ...  read more

Code: 57293

Butlins 1957 Pwllheli holiday camp badge

A scarce original 'Butlins 1957 Pwllheli badge' chromium plated example with red enamel labels, the reverse with maker's details "W. Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 57286

PAC Aircraft Construction winged aeroplane company workers badge

A rare original circa 1936 'Aircraft Construction worker's badge'; gilded brass title circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, on which a large superimposed wing bearing the logo "PAC" overlaps. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 55mm.
Height 24mm.

'PAC Aircraft Construction' believed to be from the 'PUTTNAM AIRCRAFT CO...  read more

Code: 57285

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