RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron 9 ct gold Royal Air Force badge
A superb quality, scarce 1940's period 'RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron' gold and enamel tiepin; the hand-painted enamel badge depicting a cockatrice, with Latin motto "Tertius primus erit" (The third shall be the first), the reverse impressed "(9ct" (9 carat gold) to both parts. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety catch, no stress marks or dama... read more
BOAC Airline air steward or stewardess gold bullion brevet badge
A scarce early original 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Air Steward or Air Stewardess BOAC brevet badge', gold wire embroidered black felt padded wing, the central letter "S" on blue ribbed ground, encircled by a double rope edge, the reverse with black hessian waxed backing. Good condition, bullion dulled.
Width 51mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Allied Leaders souvenir of the world war matchbox cover
A very good end of war celluloid matchbox cover, "British Made" the front displaying a head and shoulder portrait photographs of 'Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin' and to the reverse 'Montgomery, Eisenhower, Alexander'; the spine inscribed:
"Souvenir of the World War"
"Declared against Germany. Sept, 1939 Germany defeated, and surrendered unconditionally. May 9,1945."
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Aberdeen Line Steamship Company officers leather belt and buckle
A scarce original early 20th century 'Aberdeen Line Steamship Company waist belt clasp'; heavy gilt brass two-part construction, numbered to both parts, with swivel action fastening, the centre depicting a fouled anchor and crossed company's flag, within a title circlet and laurel wreath surround, the plain ends complete with adjustable patent leather belt, this with heavy age wear. Buc... read more
80.00 GBP
RAF No 224 Ground Reconnaissance Squadron badge c1950s
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 224 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a tower on a rock entwined by a serpent and Italian motto "Fedele all'amico" (Faithful to a friend), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 47 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 47 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Crane's head and motto "Nili nomen roboris omen" (The name of the Nile is an omen of our strength), 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, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 33mm.... read more
RAF No 182 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original George VI period 1942-1945 'RAF Snaith No 182 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a gauntlet holding a sword and motto "Fearless I direct my flight", 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 remain bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 578 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original George VI period 1944-1945 'RAF Snaith No 578 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an arrow in pale, the point downwards, cleft by another and motto "Accuracy", 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 remain bright, an excellent example.
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RAF No 90 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 90 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a hind salient and Latin motto "Celer" (Swift), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 90 Squadron finally disbanded o... read more
BOAC Airline air stewardess gold bullion cloth hat badge
A good original 1939 -1974 'British Overseas Airways Corporation air hostesses BOAC hat badge', gold wire bullion griffin, with distinct red tongue, on padded blue cord with black felt cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian paper lining. Good condition, bullion a little dulled.
Height 45mm.
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25.00 GBP
RAF Uxbridge No 11 HQ Fighter Group Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF Uxbridge No 11 H.Q.Fighter Group gilt and enamel badge', depicting the clock tower of the 'Palace of Westminster' bearing superimposed 'Astral Crown' and Latin motto "Tutela Cordis" (Defence of the Heart), 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, ... read more
RAF No 92 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A good original Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 92 (East India) Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a cobra entwining a sprig of maple leaf with Latin motto "Aut Pugna Aut Morere" (Either Fight or Die), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 34mm. read more
Butlins Filey 1954 holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's Filey 1954 silver plated badge', this example with white enamel border, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, some dark stains to white enamel.
Width 29mm. read more
1967 Butlins Filey Holiday Camp badge
A good original '1967 Butlins Filey chromium plated badge' with orange enamel centre, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd, Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 22mm. read more
Butlins 1953 Filey Holiday Camp leaping fish badge
A scarce original 'Butlins 1953 Filey silver plated badge' with red enamel labels and green background. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.
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Butlins 1966 Filey Holiday Camp badge
A good original 'Butlins Filey 1966 chromium plate and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 24mm. read more
Robertsons Golly golfer white waistcoat advertising badge Miller
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Robertson's golly golfer badge'; the reverse with vertical maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd.B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 32mm. read more
Boys Brigade Campers proficiency frosted silver plated badge
A good original early example of a 'Boys Brigade Campers Proficiency die-cast silver plated badge' depicting a bell tent, this example with rounded 'B's'. Very good condition, retaining original horizontall tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, service wear to silvered finish.
Height 29mm. read more
Boys Brigade Seamanship proficiency badge 1946 to 1968
A rare original early issue 'Boys Brigade Seamanship proficiency' die-cast nickel badge, in the form of a 'Ship's Wheel' with 'Seamanship' title in relief around the top, centre with 'BB' to fretted centre. Very good condition, retaining original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, an excellent example.
Height 25mm. read more
Royal British Legion Scotland 9ct gold hallmarked 1989 award badge
A scarce original 'The Royal British Legion, Scotland gold and enamel badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1989, makers details "M&B" (Marples & Beasley Birmingham) and official issue number "G 12364". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect.
Height 24mm. read more