BOAC Airline 1970 hallmarked 9 carat gold 25 years service badge
A fine quality 'British Overseas Airways Corporation gold cravat pin or lapel badge', very small miniature oak leaf wreath, surmounted by an Astral Crown', the central shield inlaid with pale blue enamel and with the Roman numerals "XXV"; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1970 and maker's details "M.P". Very good condition, retaining original stick pin fit... read more
60.00 GBP
Tasman Empire Airways Limited gold bullion cap badge Australia New Zealand
A rare original early 'Tasman Empire Airways Ltd officer's cap badge', padded black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered fern leaf wreath, surmounted by a wing over "TA" monogram; the reverse with black cotton lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 57mm.
'Tasman Empire Airways Limited' founded in 1939 changed to its present nam... read more
British Airways air stewardess gold bullion cloth hat badge
A good original early ''British Airways air hostesses hat badge', scalloped oval navy blue felt backing, bearing gold bullion 'British Airways Coat of Arms', surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Height 52 mm.
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25.00 GBP
British Airways pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge
A good original circa 1970's 'British Airways pilot's wing badge', large gold bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded centre bearing 'British Airways Coat of Arms', surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with dark grey paper backing. Very good unissued condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 99mm. read more
BEA Airline pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge
A good original early example of a 'British European Airways pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery padded wings on felt cloth backing, the centre bearing monogran 'BEA' within a laurel wreath and surmounted by a 'Astral Crown', the reverse with black hessian lining, with the sniped of remains of two pin clutch fittings, designed for easy removal, from the tropical khak... read more
45.00 GBP
BOAC Airline pilots wing gold bullion uniform badge
A scarce original pre 1974 example of a 'BOAC pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded central shield bearing a griffin without distinct red tongue, surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 92mm. read more
BOAC Airline pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge
A scarce original early example of a 'BOAC pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded central shield bearing a griffin with distinct red tongue, surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black waxed cotton lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 88mm.
'British Overseas Airways Cor... read more
Rover Scouts World Moot 1939 Monzie Castle Scotland pennant flag
A scarce original 'Boy Scouts 1939 Monzie Castle Scotland Rover Scout World Moot pennant flag', blue silk ribbed double sided example, complete with official issue cloth embroidered badge for the event to both sides. Very good clean condition, colours remain bright, an excellent example.
Length approx 27cm. read more
Boy Scouts Photographer Proficiency Instructor nylon badge
A rare original circa 1967 - 1971 'Boy Scouts Photographer Instructor badge', white embroidered arrowhead, yellow 'Camera' on green nylon backing, yellow bound edges, the reverse with cream cotton backing. Very good unused condition.
Height approx 38mm. read more
Boy Scouts Cyclist Proficiency Instructor nylon badge c1967 to 1971
A rare original circa 1967-1971 'Boy Scouts Cyclist Instructor badge', white embroidered arrowhead, yellow 'Bicycle' on green nylon backing, yellow bound edges (frayed in parts), the reverse with cream cotton backing. Very good unused condition.
Height approx 38mm. read more
Boy Scouts Cook Proficiency Instructor nylon badge c1967 to 1971
A rare original circa 1967-1971 'Boy Scouts Cook Instructor badge', white embroidered arrowhead, yellow 'Knife & Ladle' on green nylon backing, yellow bound edges, the reverse with cream cotton backing. Very good unused condition.
Height approx 38mm. read more
Boy Scouts Forester Proficiency Instructor nylon badge c1967 to 1971
A rare original circa 1967-1971 'Boy Scouts Forester Instructor badge', white embroidered arrowhead, yellow 'Axe & Saw' on green nylon backing, yellow bound edges (frayed in parts), the reverse with cream cotton backing. Very good unused condition.
Height approx 38mm. read more
Boy Scouts Pioneer Proficiency Instructor nylon badge c1967 to 1971
A rare original circa 1967-1971 'Boy Scouts Pioneer Instructor badge', white embroidered arrowhead, yellow 'Clove Hitch' on green nylon backing, yellow bound edges, the reverse with cream cotton backing. Very good unused condition.
Height approx 38mm. read more
Royal Navy Warship HMS Trafalgar ladies powder compact
A scarce circa 1950's period powder compact, fashioned in the style of a 'Stratton"; square gilt engine turned example, with an applied naval crowned ship's crest with "H.M.S.Trafalgar" scroll below, the inside marked to both parts "Made in England". Very good clean condition, colour remains bright, enamel perfect, sound hinge and catch, complete with original mirror, gauze powder sifte... read more
Foremens Mutual Benefit Society FMBS membership badge
A scarce circa 1920's 'Foremen's Mutual Benefit Society membership lapel badge', ornate gilded brass example inlaid with white enamel, 'F.M.B.S Founded 1899 Committee' underglaze hand painted title in blue, the reverse with maker's details "G.Kenning & Son London.". Very good condition, retaining original horseshoe style lapel fitting, no cracks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish with... read more
United Carters & Motormens Association trade union badge
A scarce original 1912 to 1926 relatively short lived 'United Carters & Motormens Association of England' trade union membership badge; oval shaped design, the union's title surround inlaid with dark blue enamel, the centre bearing a 'cart horse' facing left, above a 'Motor Wagon Vehicle', the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "Manison & Son Birmingham". Very good condition... read more
Nat Amalg Soc Operative House Ship Painters Decorators union badge
A scarce original 1904 to 1935 example of the 'National Amalgamated Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators' trade union membership badge; ornate shape design, inlaid with light blue enamel bearing the "Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers" Coat of Arms to the base, with dark green scroll above with the union's title, surmounted by the 'All Seeing Eye', the reverse... read more
NUM Strike 1984 to 1985 Newstead trade union badge
A good original 'National Union of Mineworkers Newstead Area Miners' Strike 1984 -1985' supporters badge, gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue, red and green enamelling, bearing a miner's lamp and the slogans "Forward Together" and "Loyalty". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Royal Navy Submarine Service small pattern pin badge
A superior quality post 1953 'Royal Navy Submarine Service' gilt and enamel pin badge, designed in the style of the official issue badge only half the size, comprising an Elizabeth II Crowned fouled anchor flanked by a pair of leaping facing dolphins. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Width... read more
Boer War Lord Kitchener photographic fundraising badge
A scarce Boer War period English made, celluloid tin button souvenir badge, sold in aid of the war fund, in the form of a black and white portrait of 'Lord Kitchener'; the reverse with paper inset 'Manufactured by The Merchants Portrait Co. Kentish Town Rd. London, N.W'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing.
Diameter 23mm.
Designed from a portrai... read more