Board of Trade in the United Kingdom pilots wing badge c1953 to 1970
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Board of Trade pilot's wing badge'; large gold wire embroidered wings, bearing circular rope edge logo, with 'BT' to the centre, surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II Crown and set on slightly padded black felt backing, the reverse retaining original black hessian lining. Good used condition, no trace of any moth, bullion now toned.
Width 11... read more
1908 London Olympic Games Competitor official badge
A scarce official issue silver plated badge from the '1908 London Olympic Games'; circular design depicting the head of Athena to the centre and title surround 'Olympic Games London 1908 Competitor' inlaid with blue enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Vaughton Birmm' and officially impressed number '2093'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage t... read more
Pan American World Airways button hat badge circa 1940s
A good original circa 1940's period 'Pan Am small badge' believed to be a button from an officer's cap; gold plated example, depicting an enamelled globe within a wreath, the reverse with single screw post and large circular fixing nut. Good condition, minor service wear to the enamel.
Diameter 13mm. read more
British United Airways officers gold bullion airline cap badge
A good original circa 1970's 'British United Airways officer's cap badge', gold wire embroidered laurel wreath, encircling a padded rope edged red felt circle, "BUA" monogram to the centre, all set on black felt padded backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright, small moth nip centre right.
Height 62mm.
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British Air Ferries BAF airline officers gold bullion cap badge
A good original circa 1970's 'British Air Ferries officer's cap badge', gold wire embroidered laurel wreath, encircling a padded rope edged embroidered pale blue ribbed circle, "BAF" title to the centre, all set on black felt padded backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 62mm.
'British Air Ferries' was... read more
Womens Royal Voluntary Service WRVS Club Organizer rank badge
A scarce post 1966 Women's Royal Voluntary Service 'W.R.V.S. Club Organizer chromium plated rank badge' with deep maroon enamel lettering, the reverse with maker's details "Simpson (London) Ltd". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Width 42mm.
The 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Se... read more
Womens Voluntary Service WVS Club badge
A good pre 1966 'Women's Voluntary Service WVS Club' silver plate and enamel badge. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 24mm. read more
8.00 GBP
Wimbledon & Nelson Hospitals school of nursing badge
A good original circa 1980's 'Wimbledon and Nelson Hospitals School of Nursing' badge, large chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect.
Width 45mm.
Height 30mm.
'Wimbledon Hospital' closed in 1983 and services moved to the 'Nelson Hospital' which ... read more
West African Airways Corporation WAAC air stewardess badge
A scarce original circa 1946 to 1958 early pattern example of a 'West African Airways Corporation Air Stewardess hat badge'. Embroidered in gold wire bullion on padded blue grey felt backing, the crest of the airline being a laurel wreath surmounted by an 'astral crown' encircling an airborne winged flying elephant named 'Skypower', the reverse with black hessian backing. Very good cond... read more
75.00 GBP
West African Airways Corporation WAAC officers cap badge
A scarce original circa 1946 to 1958 early pattern example of a 'West African Airways Corporation Officer's cap badge'. Embroidered in gold wire bullion on padded black felt backing, the crest of the airline being a laurel wreath surmounted by an 'astral crown' encircling an airborne flying elephant named 'Skypower' displaying the initials "WAAC" around its girth, the reverse with paper... read more
80.00 GBP
RNLI Flag Day fundraising badge
A scarce early period "The Red Cross of the Sea, Royal National Lifeboat Instn" RNLI paper flag day badge. Very good condition, retaining flap and original pin, now a little rusty.
Height 41mm. read more
WW1 RNLI Honorary Collector fundraisers badge
A scarce First World War period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution Hon Collector fundraiser's celluloid badge', depicting a lifeboat in full sail. Very good condition, no foxing, minimal rust, retaining original pin fitting.
Diameter 31mm. read more
WW2 Rotherham Air Raid Welfare home front badge
A good Second World War period 'Rotherham C.B. Air Raid Welfare badge', the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Diameter 25mm. read more
WW2 Blythswood Shipbuilding Company on national service badge
A scarce Second World War period 'Blythswood Shipbuilding Company Scotstoun, Glasgow, Scotland brass badge' depicting a warship under construction, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham" and official issue number "1148". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 21mm.
Width 25mm. read more
WW2 British Metal Engraving Company Ltd Home Guard Badge
A rare original wartime 'British Metal Engraving Co.Ltd, Home Guard silver plated badge' the reverse impressed with official issue number "27" and named "Cpl. C.V. Maudsley". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Height 40mm.
The 'British Metal Engraving Company Limited' were established in c.1910, at 'St. Margaret's Works, T... read more
British Red Cross Society County of Northampton badge
A scarce 'British Red Cross Society County of Northampton' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "J.R Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, except for a tiny nick to the right scroll.
Height 49mm.
The British Red Cross Society County / Branch badge was Instituted in 1911 and Discontinued in 1956.
North Glasgow Hospitals Branch Unison trade union badge
A scarce post 1993 'North Glasgow Hospitals Branch Unison badge', green and mauve upright oval, bearing caduceus with 'We Serve' below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel intact.
27mm x 34mm.
Unison was formed by the merger of COHSE, NUPE, NALGO in 1993. read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 National Egg Collection for the wounded soldiers & sailors badge
A rare original First World War period fundraising card badge, worn by a volunteer collector working on behalf of the 'British Red Cross War Fund'; the reverse with maker's details "Knight Bros. & Cooper, Ltd., Derby". Good condition, retaining original safety pin fitting, now corroded and pin DETACHED but present, at coiled end, edge rubbed.
Diameter 37mm.
The National... read more
Harrogate & District General Hospital 1956 silver badge by Garrard
A very fine quality 'Harrogate & District General Hospital named nurse's badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1956, maker's details "G & Co Ld" in trefoil (Garrard & Co London) the Crown Jewellers, and inscribed "Beatrice Adelaide Winstone-Ball" "4-10-53 - 3-10-56". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perf... read more
Worcester Infirmary 1920 silver nurses hospital badge
A scarce 'Worcester Infirmary silver and enamel unnamed nurses badge' in the form of a small oval, mounted with the ancient arms of the City of Worcestster inlaid with red, black and white enamelling; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1920 and maker's details "J.W.T" (J W Tiptaft & Son Ltd , Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel inta... read more