St.George's District School of Nursing Wandsworth silver badge
A scarce original 'St.George's District School of Nursing qualification badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks and maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor surface scratch.
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Labour Political Party membership trade union badge circa 1940
A very good original circa 1940's 'Labour Party membership badge', small pattern gilded brass example with well designed logo comprising of the word 'Liberty' across a 'Flaming Torch of Knowledge', crossed quill and shovel in background on red enamel ground, within a white circular title 'Labour Party', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham". Very good con... read more
Robertsons circa 1981 Golly Standard silver pendant chain & case
A rare original short-lived circa 1981 'Robertson's Golly Standard pendant and chain', the reverse impressed in a shield "1981 925 Sterling". Very good condition, enamel perfect, complete with original chain, display backing and perspex case.
Height 39mm. read more
William Younger Brewery Father William mascot darts player badge
A scarce original gilt and enamel 'William Younger & Co Ltd' advertising badge, depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure playing darts, the reverse with maker's details in relief "F.W.Mascot" (Father William Mascot) "Wm Younger & Co Ltd Edinburgh". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor hairline to lower waistcoat.
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RAF No 109 squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1953
A scarce original short-lived Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 109 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Panther and Latin motto "Primi Hastati" (The first of the legion), 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 finish remains bright, an excellent example.
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Scouts Friendly Society membership lapel badge by Collins London
A scarce original early period 'Scouts' Friendly Society lapel badge'; silver plated example bearing green enamel title surround, red arrowhead without stars to the centre above clasped hands on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details "D.G.Collins London" (pre-1939 marking). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, an excellent ... read more
Girl Guides Local Association silver plated trefoil promise badge
A scarce original pre-1968 pattern 'Local Association promise badge'; silver plated trefoil bearing 'Girl Guides' scroll, vertical embossed 'LA' inlaid with dark blue enamel; the reverse with maker's detail in relief 'Sir DG Collins London' (post-1939 marking) 'Girl Guides' and 'REG Trade Mark'. Very good condition, rcomplete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 22mm. read more
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Ban the Bomb CND badge
A scarce original circa 1958 'Ban The Bomb CND celluloid tin button badge' bearing the symbol designed by Gerald Holtom in 1958. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minimal rust spots to reverse.
Diameter 24mm.
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Seaton Colyton Beer 1941 Bristol Blenheim fundraising badge
A very scarce original wartime period celluloid tin button badge, displaying two Royal Air Force Bristol Blenheim Bomber aeroplanes, sold to raise funds during the week of July 5th and July 12th 1941. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minimal foxing and rust.
Diameter 25mm.
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PSV Bus Conductor London Public Service Vehicle Licensing badge
A rare Pre-War circa 1935 'PSV London Bus Conductor badge', very low licensing number "N 1933", held in a brass holder the reverse with single slider fitting. Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, cracks and colours fading.
Diameter 50mm. read more
British Army Collar Maker Saddler proficiency trade badge
A scarce original early army proficiency badge representing the Military harness maker trade, in the form of a brass Pelham horse bit displaying a curb chain; this example retaining its original four loop fittings with split pins. Very good condition.
Height 30mm. read more
30.00 GBP
RMSP Araguaya shipping line silver wheel badge
A scarce original pre 1930 'R.M.S.P. Araguaya ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
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RMS Arlanza RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S Arlanza ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
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SS Atlantis RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original post 1929 'S.S.Atlantis ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a tiny pin hole nick at the 4 o'clock pos... read more
SS Empress of Australia Canadian Pacific 1936 silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original fine quality 'S.S.Empress of Australia ship's wheel brooch', mounted to the centre a highly enamelled maple leaf representing the Canadian voyages this Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' shipping line company ship undertook; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details "R.Bros" (Randle Brothers). Very good condition, retaining original pin... read more
Butlins 1960 Blackpool ships wheel badge
A scarce original 'Butlins 1960 Blackpool ship's wheel badge' chromium plated example with yellow centre and dark blue border, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufaturers infill flaw at 12 o'clock.
Diameter 23mm. read more
Birmingham Asylums 1926 medico psychological nursing badge
A scarce original 'Medico-Psychological medal' in the form of a unmarked silver cross, three arms embossed with 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock the lower arm engraved "December 1926; the central disc depicting the City of Birmingham Coat of Arms granted in 1889. The reverse inscribed in relief "Presented By The Birmingham Asylu... read more
Boy Scouts Thanks badge 1939 hallmarked silver watch fob
A scarce original wartime 'Boy Scouts Thanks badge', in the form of an unusual watch fob; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 and makers details D.G.C (D G Collins Ltd London). Very good condition, complete with original silver suspension ring impressed with the 'Lion Passant'.
Height with ring approx 30mm. read more
WW1 Zeppelin L31 shot down Potters Bar 1916 salvaged aluminium
A scarce original piece of handcrafted aluminium in the form of a swastika commemorating the 'Zeppelin L31' which came down over Oakmere Park, Hertfordshire on 1st October 1916 entire crew were killed including commander Lieutenant Heinrich Mathy. Inscribed back and front "L31" "Potters Bar 1.10.16". Good condition, complete with brass suspension ring, minor corrosion to one side.
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Torch of Knowledge 1969 hallmarked silver nurses buckle
A scarce original circa late1960's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 to both halves and maker's details "E.S&C". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Height 55mm.
Width 98mm. read more