Hercules Cycle and Motor Company advertising badge

A scarce pre-war silver plate and enamel promotional lapel badge for the 'Hercules Cycle and Motor Company', depicting the Art Deco style company logo, large 'H' on green enamel ground, angular scroll 'Hercules Birmingham England'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 55717

Blackpool Flying Glider Club members badge circa 1940s

A scarce original circa 1940's 'Blackpool Flying Glider Club lapel badge'; gilded brass wings, the central shield bearing the 'Arms of Blackpool' with ribbon title scroll "B.F.G.C" below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for small nick to tip of crest.
Width 40mm.
Height 16mm.

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Code: 55716

Cyclists Touring souvenir shamrock emblem of Ireland bicycle badge

A very scarce original circa 1950's gilded brass souvenir badge in the form of a miniature bicycle, this example bearing a irish shamrock leaf on mother of pearl disc, the reverse impressed in relief "Made in England". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 46mm.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 55715

Sternol Ltd Motor Oil and lubricant manufacturers advertising badge

A scarce original circa 1930's 'Sternol Limited promotional badge'; chromium plated example depicting a flag pole with flown flag and "Sternol" company logo in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse bearing maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd. Branston St B'Ham.18" Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
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Code: 55714

PSV Bus Conductor Metropolitan Area vehicle licensing badge

A rare pre war circa 1936 'PSV London Bus Conductor badge', very low licensing number "N6551", held in a brass holder the reverse with single slider fitting and maker's logo "Metrovick Traffolyte". Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, colours fading.
Diameter 50mm.  read more

Code: 55713

Fairmile Marine Company boatbuilders to the Admiralty badge

A scarce original comparatively short-lived 1939-1953 'Fairmile Marine Company shipyard identification badge'; small gilded brass example bearing the company flag within a title surround, highly defined in red, white and blue enamels; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham" and impressed with official low issue number "419". Very good condition, retaining o...  read more

Code: 55712

British Red Cross Society Motor Ambulance Driver VAD brass badge

A rare original post 1909 'British Red Cross Society motor ambulance driver VAD badge'; brass winged wheel bearing red cross to the centre and 'B.R.C' blue enamel title above. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting old replacement hook, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55711

William Allchin Limited steam motor wagon promotional badge

A rare original circa 1920's badge from the 'William Allchin, Globe Works, Northampton' who were manufacturers of 'Traction Engine' 'Steam Motor Wagons', 'Tractors and Ploughs'; large brass example depicting a lorry with title scrolls in blue enamel "The Allchin Steam Wagon", the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Bradford". Condition not the greatest, retaining original pin fitting...  read more

Code: 55710

British Union of Fascists flash in circle BUF lady supporters badge c1935

A very rare original circa late 1935 'British Union of Fascists brooch'; rhodium plated flash and circle fretted design, set with paste diamonds and produced by "T.C. Nobbs 53 Gorringe Park Avenue Mitcham, Surrey" for a lady member of the BUF to wear in civilian clothing. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect working order, com...  read more

Code: 55704

Boer War HRH Princess Christians Trained Nurses named silver medal

A very rare unmarked silver nurses' medal dating from the Boer War; ornate quatrefoil design, the voided centre bearing 'Princess Helena cypher' Crowned "HAV" 'Helena Augusta Victoria' (Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein by marriage), the reverse inscribed "Eleanor Johnson". Very good condition, complete with suspension ring.
Height 43mm.

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Code: 55696

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