Air Raid Precautions 1939 silver miniature ARP badge Charles Horner

A very scarce fine quality 'Air Raid Precautions miniature silver and enamel lapel badge' bearing the very distinct trademark (intertwined initials "CH") of the very collected maker "Charles Horner" of Mickey Mouse fame; the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1939. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
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Code: 56558

Boys Brigade pre-union 1923 hallmarked silver medallion

A scarce original fine quality pre-union 'Boys Brigade silver medal or watch fob'; pointed cross the centre with applied 'Sure & Stedfast' pre-union fouled anchor; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1923 and maker's details "S&W.Ld". Very good condition, complete with original silver suspension ring.
Height with ring 29mm.  read more

Code: 56557

Hedgehogs right wing pressure group badge Defence Begins At Home

A scarce original circa 1983-1986 British right-wing pressure group supporters badge; small circular chromium plated example, depicting a 'Union Flag' with the indent of a 'Hedgehog' in the fore with the statement 'Defence Begins At Home'; the reverse with maker's details "Sporrong" (Nordic region). Very good condition, complete with pin fitting.
Diameter 15mm.

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Code: 56556

Queen Victoria High School old girls association 1928 silver badge

A scarce original circa 1928 fine quality Queen Victoria High School Old Girls Association Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham silver and enamel badge'; triangular shaped example, the centre bearing a plain silver dome with the intertwined letters "OGA", this set between 'Forget-me-not' flower sprays with blue enamel scroll above "QVHS" and "1899" the date formed below ; the reverse impress...  read more

Code: 56554

National Union of Railwaymen 1948 silver NUR trade union badge

A good original late 1940's 'National Union of Railwaymen 30 membership years lapel badge'; inverted triangle depicting clasped hands superimposed on railway lines, the title surround inlaid with red enamel, surmounted by "30 Membership Years" in blue; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1948 and maker's details "J T & Co" (John Taylor & Co London). Very good condition, retainin...  read more

Code: 56552

Brooklands Automobile Racing Club BARC 1934 badge

A scarce original '1934 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel gentleman's membership badge', the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd. Birmingham" and impressed with official issue number "No 1252". Good condition, complete with original cord, chip to enamel beneath suspension ring, additional cold red enamel added to initials and date this partially worn. Pr...  read more

Code: 56549

North Ormesby Hospital Middlesbrough nurses badge

A very scarce original pre-war 'North Ormesby Hospital nurses qualification badge'; bronzed circular pendant, title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting 'The Cross' with scroll "1858' within quatrefoil, all suspended from a straight bronze bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 47mm.  read more

Code: 56548

Proposed Edward VIII 1937 Coronation Westminster Abbey medal

A good original Edward VIII souvenir cupro-nickel medal, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. The obverse with uncrowned bust right and title "H.M.King Edward VIII". The reverse with "British Made" and embossed with the City of London Arms "Ascended Throne 20th Jan 1936" scroll below and inscribed "To Commemorate The Coronation of King Edward VIII at Westm...  read more

Code: 56547

Church Lads Brigade CLB hurdle race sports medal

.A good original 'Church Lads' Brigade medallion'; gilded brass and enamel example in the form of a 'Maltese Cross' the centre depicting in high relief an athlete hurdling. Very good condition, complete with suspension ring, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height with ring 45mm.
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Code: 56545

Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses nurse badge c1900 -1920

A perfect example of an original early 20th century nurses qualification badge 'The Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses' in original box of issue; bronzed oval example, blue enamel title surround, intertwined initials "ISTM" to centre on white enamel ground with Latin motto red scroll "Digna Sequens" (Following worthy things) below; the reverse with maker's details in relief "Barnard" "Rd...  read more

Code: 56543

Henley Royal Regatta 1950 stewards enclosure badge

A very scarce '1950 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "R.E.Pearce Henley on Thames" "Not Transferable" and impressed with official issue number "387". Very good condition, enamel intact, complete with original pink cord.

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Code: 56542

Worlds Security Edithburg Repatriation Australian fundraising badge

A superb example of a Great War period large gilded brass celluloid badge, sold in aid of the 'Repatriation Day Fund', depicting a 'British Bulldog' in the fore standing guard over the 'Union Flag' with the captions "The World's Security Edithburg Repatriation" with Royal Australian Navy battleships in the background. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting, no foxing or rust, colou...  read more

Code: 56541

WW1 Red Triangle Day YMCA Australian fundraising badge

A scarce original post 1917 Great War period small size celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of the 'Young Man's Christian Association', depicting a patriotic 'Union Flag' billowing in front of a 'Red Triangle' the rim bearing maker's details "Prouds Ltd Sydney". Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minimal foxing, minor rust to reverse, colour remains bright.
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Code: 56540

National Brand Petrol Shell-Mex and BP Ltd adverting badge c1960s

A good original circa 1960's 'National Petrol promotional badge'; rectangular celluloid example depicting the stylised 'Mercury head logo' in yellow, blue and white print. Very good condition, complete with original brass pin fitting, colour remains bright minor surface scratches.
Size 26 x 28mm.  read more

Code: 56539

State Certified Midwife felt cloth hat badge

A scarce original post-war issue 'State Certified Midwife hat badge'; large blue felt oval example, bearing silver rope edged black title band with the initial "SCM"; the centre depicting symbolic figure of 'Juno Lucina' Roman goddess of childbirth in silvered metal and reverse with paper covered hessian lining. Very good used condition.
Height 57mm.

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Code: 56538

Workers Travel Association celluloid tin button badge c1940s

A very good example of a ' Workers' Travel Association celluloid tin button badge' depicting an old sailing ship with "WTA" initials to the sails, the rim with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting, no foxing, minimal rust to reverse.
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 56537

10.00 GBP

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