Atlantic Steam Navigation Co shipping line officers cap badge

A good example of an original circa 1950 period 'Atlantic Steam Navigation Company officer's gold bullion cap badge'; cream ribbed silk swallow-tailed pennant with a embroidered blue inset to the tails set within gold bullion laurel wreath on padded black felt backing, the reverse with black paper lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright, small stain to lower part of th...  read more

Code: 55612

RAF No 151 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s

A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 151 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an owl, wings elevated, alighting on a seax and French motto "Foy pour devoir" (Fidelity unto duty.), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55610

Masonic St.Georges Lodge No 3 Founders Jewel

A fine quality very scarce '1914 French Masonic Founders Jewel'; silver gilt barbed quatrefoil medal bearing the title "St.Georges Lodge No 3 G.L.N.I.R.F" (Grand Lodge Nationale Indépendante et Régulière pour la France), the centre mounted with the voided figure of 'St.George and the Dragon', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details "Spencer London...  read more

Code: 55607

RAF No 36 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940s

A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 36 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing an 'Eagle' and with Malay motto "Rajawali raja langit" (Eagle King of the sky), 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 remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55606

WW1 John Mares Ltd engaged on army work war service badge

A scarce original First World War gilt and enamel war workers badge, from the 'John Mares Ltd a textile fabrics manufacturer' based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 55598

British Legion Scotland Dunoon branch 1948 membership badge

A scarce original 'British Legion Dunoon 1948 pin badge' deplaying an early pattern crest surmounting a shield bearing the 'Arms of Dunoon' Scotland, the reverse with maker's details "B'Ham Medal & Badge Co Ltd". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, minor flake damage to blue enamel shield left side.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 55597

WW1 Surrey Special Constable police constabulary reserve badge

A good example of a First World War period 'Surrey Special Constable badge'; silver plated Crowned title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a 'Lion passant guardant' normally associated with the 'Arms of Richmond', the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original early round buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 55596

WW1 Yarrow Military Hospital bronze war service medal

A scarce Great War period bronze full sized medal; within an oak wreath oval surround a shield bearing raised title 'Yarrow Military Hospital 1914-1916', the reverse inscribed "In Recognition of His Sympathetic Help To The Wounded Soldiers" "Presented to A.Lowings" Very good condition, complete with white silk ribbon bearing embroidered red cross and safety pin fittings.
Height 8...  read more

Code: 55594

Highcroft Hospital 1959 silver psychiatric nurses badge

An extremely well designed scarce badge from the 'Highcroft Hospital'; from an ornate floral decorated bar depends a circular medal, bearing fine quality guilloche translucent yellow enamel title suround, the centre depicts 'Asclepius god of medicine and healing' superimposed over crossed staffs and lamp, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1959 to both parts, mak...  read more

Code: 55593

Victory and Peace Celebrations 1919 Sherwood Foresters medal

A scarce 1919 First World War peace celebrations pewter medal, the obverse depicting the Winged Goddess of Victory holding an olive branch with battlefield scene in the background, the reverse with title surround "County Borough of Derby Ald. W. Blews. Robotham Mayor 1919", with the badge of the "Sherwood Foresters" to the centre. Good condition, original frosted silver finish worn away...  read more

Code: 55592

Victory and Peace Celebrations 1919 Hammersmith medal

A scarce 1919 First World War peace celebrations medal, the obverse depicting a Soldier and Sailor shaking hand with an allegorical figure of a Britannia standing in the background, impressed in relief "Regd No 666825 Mappin & Webb London" a registration, design and patent number for 1919; the reverse bearing the Coat of Arms of the Borough of Hammersmith with Latin motto "Spectemur Age...  read more

Code: 55591

WW2 Manchester Royal Infirmary ARP Hospital home front badge

A very rare original example of a Second World War period 'Air Raid Precauctions Manchester Royal Infirmary brass and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham" and low issue number "69". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with stress mark and enamel loss.
Height 27mm.
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Code: 55590

Air Raid Precautions silver miniature ARP tiepin badge

A scarce fine quality original miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions silver badge', mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "Silver" and with maker's details "BMCo" (Birmingham Medal Co, Goldsmiths Buildings, Birmingham). Very good mint condition, retaining original pin fittings, a superb example.
Width 51mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 55588

RAF No 219 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s

A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 219 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a 'Death's head Hawk Moth' and with motto "From dusk till dawn", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55586

RAF No 120 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940's

A rare original George VI period 'RAF No 120 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a Falcon and with motto "Endurance", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.

No. 120 Squadron of the...  read more

Code: 55584

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