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

Code: 55092

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

Code: 55091

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

Code: 55090

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.
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Code: 55089

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.
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Code: 55086

A scarce original 'Coronation of King Edward VIII' souvenir celluloid tin button badge of unusual colouring, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place, the rim inscribed "Made in England". Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no foxing, minimal wear, an excellent example.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 55085

An extremely good and scarce turn of the century 'Conservative and Unionist Association political badge'; impressive large gilded brass strap inlaid with blue enamel and bearing title "South Bucks Conservative and Unionist Association", the central 'Union Flag' in red, white and blue enamel with Slough above, Branch below on gilt stippled ground; the reverse impressed with early maker's...  read more

Code: 55084

A rare original 1919 Primrose League gilt and enamel badge, the reverse without maker's details. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 45mm.  read more

Code: 55083

A scarce original pre-1955 period 'British Tanker Company non-executive officer's silver bullion padded cap badge'; this unusual example normally found in gold bullion, depicting the house flag of the oil company, a St George's cross with superimposed green diamond set within silver bullion laurel wreath, surmounted by a silvered passant guardant lion; the reverse with black paper covered hessi...  read more

Code: 55081

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A good original Second World War period celluloid matchbox cover, 'British Made' the front and back displaying a badge representation of the 'Auxiliary Fire Service' with 'A.F.S' below, the spine inscribed with full title; accompanying is an empty wooden matchbox inscribed 'Superior Paraffin Matches' "Trade Mark" 'Made in Belgium' and displaying a Tug Boat on the sea passing a floating bouy. Go...  read more

Code: 55080

A scarce original '1930 Sandown Park Racecourse horse racing club' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham Sandown Park" "Not Transferable" and impressed with official issue number "1506". Very good condition, complete with original cord, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh, an excellent example.
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Code: 55077

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A scarce original '1930 Sandown Park Racecourse horse racing club' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham" and impressed with official issue number "1511". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, top safety pin absent, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.  read more

Code: 55076

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A scarce original '1929 Sandown Park Racecourse horse racing club' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham" and impressed with official issue number "2027". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, top safety pin absent, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.  read more

Code: 55075

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A scarce original '1929 Sandown Park Racecourse horse racing club' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham Sandown Park" "Not Transferable" and impressed with official issue number "1775". Very good condition, complete with original cord, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.

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Code: 55074

A scarce original '1928 Sandown Park Racecourse horse racing club' silver plate and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham" and impressed with official issue number "1791". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, top safety pin absent, enamel perfect, minor wear to silvered finish.  read more

Code: 55073

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A rare original combination comprising a cream open weave cotton 'Patrol Leaders flag bearing a double sided sewn on wolf's head, complete with two pairs of tapes, the obverse inscribed to one corner 'I AM.' the reverse 'Wright P.L. (Patrol Leader) 17 Streat', together with an official issue 1929 World Scout Jamboree cloth badge sewn on with red silk cotton. Very good condition, colours remain ...  read more

Code: 55072

A scarce attractive circa 1930's souvenir pin brooch; ornate gilded brass filigree example, the centre depicting a hand painted enamel panoramic view of 'Devizes Market Place' as it was then, portraying the square with trees and unspoilt by cars . Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings (minor verdigris), no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, ...  read more

Code: 55069

A good original Elizabeth II period 'Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service cloth nurse's uniform badge'; blue silk embroidered ring surmounted by a 'Queen's Crown', the centre bearing a 'caduceus' all on white woven cotton backing turned and stiffened with hessian lining. Very good used condition.
Size 58mm x 44mm.

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Code: 55068

A good original circa 1930's 'The National Union of Conservative & Unionist Women's Associations gilt and enamel women's political badge' in the form of a 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing a 'Union Flag' within a blue circular surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pi...  read more

Code: 55067

A scarce original '1920 Newbury Racecourse horse racing club gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with official issue number "798". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for very minor bruise right point, gilt remains fresh.  read more

Code: 55066