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RAF No 208 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s

RAF No 208 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s


A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 208 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Sphinx with motto "Vigilant", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 57238

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WW1 West Yorkshire BRCS & Order of St John overseas war service badge

WW1 West Yorkshire BRCS & Order of St John overseas war service badge


A scarce First World War period 'West Yorkshire St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number "8095". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish with service wear.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 57235

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1930 Chepstow Race Club horse racing badge

1930 Chepstow Race Club horse racing badge

A scarce original '1930 Chepstow Race Club badge'; gilded brass and enamel example numbered '322' to the front, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham' and 'Not Transferable'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.

Chepstow Racecourse Monmouthshire Wales formed in the early 1920s and home to the Welsh Grand ...  read more

Code: 57234

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County Palatine of Lancaster Small Bore Rifle Assoc 1916 silver spoon

County Palatine of Lancaster Small Bore Rifle Assoc 1916 silver spoon

A scarce silver prize winners spoon from the 'County Palatine of Lancaster Small Bore Rifle Association', the finial displaying an enamelled 'Red Rose of the House of Lancaster' with title circlet in white inscribed "County Palatine of Lancaster (SB) R.A", upon crossed rifle and laurel wreath shank; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "W.B&S". Ver...  read more

Code: 57233

30.00 GBP

5th VB South Wales Borderers Boer War Tribute silver regimental spoon

5th VB South Wales Borderers Boer War Tribute silver regimental spoon

A very attractive scarce silver spoon, the finial a khaki uniformed Boer War soldier about to fix bayonet, the ground on which he stands with plinth below inscribed “5 VB” the shank a column of crossed rifle and flag; the reverse of the bowl bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1904, maker's details "C.B&S" (Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd) and "Rd354104" a registered, design and patent date of 1...  read more

Code: 57232

75.00 GBP

Lord Mayors B'ham Fund badge for the relief of local distress in war time

Lord Mayors B'ham Fund badge for the relief of local distress in war time

A scarce original circa Great War period small celluloid tin button badge, an appeal made by the 'Lord Mayor's Fund Birmingham For The Relief of Local Distress in War Time' the coloured centre depicting the old pattern 'City of Birmingham Coat of Arms' which was amended in 1974. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, some foxing and age wear.
Diameter 22mm.  read more

Code: 57229

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WW1 National Reserve Stirlingshire Scotland home front badge

WW1 National Reserve Stirlingshire Scotland home front badge

A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Stirlingshire gilded brass badge', blue enamel oval title gilt Crown on solid white enamel centre, the reverse impressed "J.R. Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel intact, some minor surface scatches.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 57228

75.00 GBP

WW2 Aberdale Cycle Company London National Service badge

WW2 Aberdale Cycle Company London National Service badge


A scarce original Second World War period 'The Aberdale Cycle Co. Ltd National Service lapel badge', small gilded brass example displaying the company's logo, the City of London' shield; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains crisp.
Height 2...  read more

Code: 57226

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Laker Airways Skytrain aircrew gold bullion brevet wing badge c1977-1982

Laker Airways Skytrain aircrew gold bullion brevet wing badge c1977-1982


A scarce original circa 1977-1982 short-lived 'Skytrain Aircrew brevet badge'; black felt example bearing gold wire bullion embroidered Crown, over a rope edged circlet, the centre inscribed "Sky" this complemented by a heavily embroidered feathered wing. Very good unissued condition.
Width approx 72mm.
Height approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 57225

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WW2 ARP Warden air raid precauctions celluloid tin button badge

WW2 ARP Warden air raid precauctions celluloid tin button badge


A scarce original Second World War period 'A.R.P. Warden pink celluloid tin button badge'. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, no denting, colour remains bright, minimal foxing, small area of cellophane detached from rim to reverse.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 57223

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York County Hospital nurses badge

York County Hospital nurses badge


A scarce original pre-1977 'York County Hospital nurses qualification badge'; gilt circular example bearing the York City Coat of Arms over the 'White Rose of the House of York', within blue enamel title surround inscribed in 'Old English'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a nick to top of the sheild.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 57220

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Associated Shipwrights Society pre-1908 trade union badge

Associated Shipwrights Society pre-1908 trade union badge

A rare original pre-1908 'Associated Shipwrights Society trade union medal'; an impressive ornate multi-rayed oval star, the centre with applied rope edge copper plaque bearing an embossed scene of a sailing ship under constuction, the enamelled suspension title bar with seated figure of 'Britannia' between a 'Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle'; the reverse impressed in relief "G.Tutill...  read more

Code: 57219

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WW1 Athletes Volunteer Force 1914 VTC Badge

WW1 Athletes Volunteer Force 1914 VTC Badge

A scarce original First World War period colour variant 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 VTC lapel badge'; gilded brass oval example, depicting crossed rifles within red enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "W.J.Carroll. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, very minor service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 57218

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WW1 Servia Syria Armenia relief fund Australian celluloid badge

WW1 Servia Syria Armenia relief fund Australian celluloid badge

A scarce original circa 1918 Great War period small Australian celluloid tin button badge, sold by the 'Commonwealth Button Day' in aid of the victims of the Armenian massacres in the Ottoman Empire; the coloured scene portraying camels crossing the desert, palm trees in the fore, Eastern Citadel in the background, the rim inscribed "Copyright". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, m...  read more

Code: 57217

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Boys Brigade campers proficiency badge 1927-1968 hatched B's

Boys Brigade campers proficiency badge 1927-1968 hatched B's


A good scarce circa 1940's 'Boys' Brigade Campers Proficiency die-cast nickel badge' depicting a bell tent with extra guy ropes, this example with hatched 'B's'. Very good condition, retaining original vertical coiled pin fitting and hooked catch. An excellent example.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 57214

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WW2 Boys Brigade long service non-fretted wartime badge

WW2 Boys Brigade long service non-fretted wartime badge


A scarce original Second World War period 'Boys' Brigade Long Service' badge, made of solid contruction due to the wartime utility regulations. Very good condition, retaining original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 57213

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Primrose League ladies grand council badge

Primrose League ladies grand council badge


A scarce original late Victorian 'Primrose League Badge of the Ladies' Grand Council', blue enamel strap, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), the centre with applied small yellow primrose and leaves, over the letters "LGC" reversed and interlaced, the reverse with unusual maker's details "H.Lewis 172 New Bond St. London." and "Rd 26062" a registered, design a...  read more

Code: 57207

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Blackpool Aviation Week October 1909 aircraft biplane tower badge

Blackpool Aviation Week October 1909 aircraft biplane tower badge


A scarce original 'Blackpool Aviation Week October 1909 souvenir badge'; gilded brass circular example with white enamel title surround, the centre depicting a biplane and monoplane flying over the skyline of 'Blackpool Tower'; the reverse with unusual maker's details "S.Lyon Junr. Blackpool". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with ding to edge at 6 o'clock positio...  read more

Code: 57206

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Butlins 1957 Skegness Holiday Camp fish & saxophone badge

Butlins 1957 Skegness Holiday Camp fish & saxophone badge


A scarce original 'Butlins 1957 Skegness silver plated badge', dark blue fish with white swimming trunks. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 57205

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WW1 CLB Cadets Kings Royal Rifle Corps lapel badge

WW1 CLB Cadets Kings Royal Rifle Corps lapel badge


A scarce original circa Great War period 'Church Lads Brigade Battalion lapel badge'; die-stamped blackened brass 'Maltese Cross'; title circlet "The King's Royal Rifle Corps" bugle to solid centre, surmounted by a crowned "Fight The Good Fight" tablet, the top and bottom arm of the cross embossed "C.L.B Cadets". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
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Code: 57199

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