Cyclists novelty racing bicycle and competitor rider badge

A charming late 20th century souvenir badge possibly French; large die-stamped gilded brass example in the form of a miniature racing bicycle, the rider in sporting outfit, the cycle wheels with an applied white metal studded overlay cleverly cut to sparkle like stones. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
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Code: 55762

Marks & Spencer 1973 silver marcasite 25 years long service brooch

A scarce circa 1970's 'Marks & Spencer 25 Years Long Service brooch' fine quality rhodium plated silver example bearing the companies "M&S" logo in voided circlet with "25" below, all set with small marcasite stones; the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1973 and maker's details "CM&S". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect w...  read more

Code: 55761

RAF No 99 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940

A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 26 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a puma with Latin motto "Quisque tenax" (Each One Tenacious), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel and gilt finish with minor service wear.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55760

Girl Guides trefoil enrolment promise badge c1920 to 1925

A good original 1920's period 'Girl Guides Trefoil Promise badge', a brass example with fretted star to the top leaf and plain scroll below, the reverse with embossed maker's details "J.A.Wylie & Co London" "Girl Guides" "Regd No 671782" a registered, design and patent date of 1919. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor service wear.
Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 55759

Dublin Fire Brigade Irish firemans cap badge and buttons

A very good original example of an irish 'Dublin Fire Brigade cap badge'; chromium plated example depicting a 'firemans helmet' over crossed axes small flaming grenade resting within with title scroll below, together with three buttons bearing the maker's details "Firmin London". Cap badge very good condition complete with loops and split pin, buttons with service wear, two with backing plates ...  read more

Code: 55756

Boy Scouts Wolf Cubs Cubmaster hat badge

A very good original example of a 'Cubmaster hat badge'; large circular chromium plated example, with an applied wolf's head on green enamel ground and "Boy Scouts" yellow scroll below. Excellent condition, retaining original loops with split pin, enamel perfect and complete with all its chromium plated finish.
Diameter 38mm.  read more

Code: 55755

Masonic Upton Cross No 4454 Lodge Founder Jewel

A fine quality scarce 'Upton Cross Lodge No 4454 silver gilt Founders Jewel'; enamel vignette in a temple surround, the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1922 and maker's details "Toye & Co London". Very good condition, retaining original silk ribbon (fragile) and 'Founder' suspension bar with single pin fitting, enamel perfect.
Overall Height 81mm.  read more

Code: 55752

Royal Air Force Chaplains collar and breast badge

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force Chaplain's badge'; gilded brass wing mounted with a black Cross Paty bearing a gilt laurel wreath with "RAF" letters within; the reverse impressed with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and an "S". Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, old replacement hook, gilt finish with minor service wear.
Width 55mm.

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Code: 55751

WW1 British Red Cross Society County of Somerset cap badge

A scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society County of Somerset cap badge'; a gilt and enamel example the reverse with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel.
Height 36mm.

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Code: 55750

Kettering General Hospital enrolled nurse training school silver badge

A scarce original circa 1960's 'Kettering General Hospital Enrolled Nurse Training School badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1966, maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) and inscribed "M.A. Wakelin 5.4.65 - 19.4.67. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, replacement safety roller catch, service wear to enamel.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 55748

Royal Automobile Club Rally 1932 badge

A scarce original '1932 Royal Automobile Club Rally badge'; large circular silver plated example inlaid with blue enamel inscribed "Royal Automobile Club Rally 1932"; the reverse with maker's details "Birmingham Medal Co". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 31mm.

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Code: 55747

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