Boy Scout Gilt Cross Gallantry Award For Heroism 1929
A rare original 'Boy Scouts Gilt Cross Gallantry Award', the reverse with maker's details "Collins London" and inscribed "J.E.Pyne 27-11-29". Very good condition, retaining original red and blue silk ribbon with suspension bar and pin fittings, accompanied by a "D.G.Collins" presentation case, with fittings for an earlier style medal, together with a framed and glazed 'Royal Humane Society Cert... read more
Royal Masonic Hospital 1934 hallmarked 9ct gold governors badge
A superb quality 'Royal Masonic Hospital Jewel', the top suspension bar bearing the letter's "F.H" (Freemason's Hospital), the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1934 and makers details Spencer London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 58mm. read more
WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award
A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed SGT M.J.CARTER.. Very good uncleaned condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the 'Irvin Parachute Company' ... read more
WW2 WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award POW 1944
A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed F/O J.F. Acquier. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the Irvin Parachute Company to be awar... read more
WW1 National Reserve Dundee Scottish home front badge
A rare original First World War period 'Dundee National Reserve lapel badge', blue enamel title circlet old Burgh Arms to centre. Good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel with heavy service wear, price reflects.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory air raid precaution ARP badge
A rare original wartime period 'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory A.R.P. lapel badge', this example inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, chromium plate with age wear.
Width 25mm.
Height 16mm.
'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory' was constructed in 1... read more
WW2 Wings For Victory Torquay 1943 RAF fundraising badge
A scarce original 1943 wartime 'Wings For Victory Torquay badge' sold to raise funds for the much needed fighter planes; paper example set in pressed tin surround, depicting a ' 'RAF 'wing and Winston Churchill "V" for Victory symbol within title scrolls. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings, colours remain bright, minor rust stains to reverse.
Diameter 30mm... read more
Australian National Airways gilt and enamel ANA airline badge
A rare original circa 1936 -1957 'Australian National Airways badge', gilded brass example in the form of a globe with map of Australia inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Bertram Melb.". Very good condition, retaining original conjoined two loop fittings and retaining pin, enamel remains perfect, gilt bright, an excellent example..
Diameter 19mm.
Imperial Airways officers gilt pilot wing badge c1924 to 1939
A rare original circa 1924-39 period 'Imperial Airways officer's pilot wing badge'; large gilded brass slim wing, the central shield with the "IA" monogram within laurel wreath surmounted by lion on torse, the reverse with original pin fittings, no evidence of ever having had loops. Very good condition, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 64mm.
Height 18mm.
Sir Watkin Williams Wynns foxhounds hunt supporters club badge
A scarce original circa 1950's vintage 'Wynnstay Hunt supporters club badge'; gilded brass circular example depicting a pair of rearing crossed foxes on field of red enamel "WH" in old English "SC" for supporters club. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish now toned.
Diameter 25mm.
'Wynnstay Hunt' pack of foxhounds cov... read more
Catford Stadium greyhound racing club 1937 members badge
A scarce original '1937 Catford Greyhound Racing Club member's badge', gilded brass quatrefoil example depicting a pair of competing greyhounds on white enamel ground, title surround in red; the reverse with maker's details "Spencer & Co Gt. Queen St. London W.C.2." and impressed with official issue number "302". Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches, com... read more
Olympic Games British equestrian team show jumping badge
A scarce original pre-1960 Olympic Games show jumping supporters badge; gilded brass example depicting what is believed to be a symbolic figure of Col. Llewellyn on Foxhunter, 'British Equestrian Team' title below, inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ld B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
H... read more
20.00 GBP
Lesters Midgets Grenadier badge entertainers Blackpool Tower Circus
A scarce pre-war 'Lester's Midgets souvenir badge'; gilded brass example depicting a saluting Grenadier inlaid with coloured enamels, within a horseshoe title surround, the reverse with maker's details "W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" and "Reg 732142" a design and patent date of 1928. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor wear to g... read more
National Cyclists Union felt cloth embroidered badge circa 1940s
A scarce circa 1940's 'National Cyclists Union sew on cloth badge'; large circular black felt example bearing the "NCU" logo, embroidered in red, white, blue and yellow silks, the reverse with black paper lining. Very good condition.
Diameter 76mm. read more
BEA Airline officers gold bullion cap badge
A very good original late issue 'British European Airways officer's cap badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery padded example bearing 'BEA' logo within a laurel wreath surmounted by a 'Astral Crown', the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 63mm.
'British European Airways' was formed in 1946, BEA and BOA... read more
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.
Width 43mm.
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
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
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
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