RAF No 276 Squadron Air Sea Rescue Unit Royal Air Force Badge
A scarce original King George VI period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a head of a 'labrador Retriever dog' and motto "Retrieve", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.
RAF No 276 Squadron was disbanded on 14 November 1945. read more
WW2 British Red Cross Anti Gas Training Instructor ARP school medal
A very rare wartime 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'Anti-Gas Training Instructor A.R.P.S' (Air Raid Precaution School) bar, the reverse inscribed "143 W.F.R.Wheal". Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Overall Length 87mm. read more
WW2 Civil Nursing Reserve silver & enamel nurses badge
A good Second World War period 'Civil Nursing Reserve' home front silver badge inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse stamped in relief "Sterling Silver" and with maker's details "H.W.M" (H.W.Miller Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 31mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Womens Royal Naval Service WRNS silver sweetheart brooch
A good quality 'Women's Royal Naval Service' wartime brooch, a 'Jenny Wren' mounted on anchor with 'Naval Crown' and 'W.R.N.S.' title scroll below inlaid with blue enamelling, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Width 50mm.
Height 23mm. read more
British Red Cross Society proficiency in first aid medal
A good original circa 1950's 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid gilt and enamel unnamed badge' with 1955 and 1956 bars, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and "Rd No 629286". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 99mm.
'British Red Cross Society Profi... read more
A & AEE RAF Boscombe Down Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original King George VI period RAF Boscombe Down Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishmen gilt and enamel badge, depicting an arrow pointing upwards, grasping gauntleted hands to the fore with Latin motto "Probe Probare" (To test properly), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". A stain to the reverse otherwise very good condition, retaining original pin fi... read more
RAF No 12 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A good original King George VI period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a fox's mask and motto "Leads The Field", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel and complete with its original display card this with age wear and creases.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 11 Fighter Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940's.
A good original period gilt and enamel badge, depicting two eagles in flight and Latin motto "Ociores acrioresque aquilis" (Swifter and keener than eagles), the reverse without maker's details but with original pin fittings conducive to the maker "H.W.Miller Ltd". Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 214 Federated Malay States Squadron Royal Air Force Badge
A rare original King George VI period badge, depicting a nightjar (a bird which is active at night) and with Latin motto "Ultor In Umbris" (Avenging in the shadows) with embossed details "H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham 18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm. read more
WW1 Nero Engine Co Ltd on war service badge motor cars and cycles
A rare original gilt circular 'On War Service' badge for the 'Nero Engine Co Ltd', manufacturer of munitions during the First World War, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel it depicts the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no dam... read more
120.00 GBP
RAF No 148 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original period 'Royal Air Force No 148 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting 'two battle axes in saltire' and motto "Trusty", 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.
Height 33mm. read more
British Legion large pattern membership pin badge
A scarce early large sized gilt and enamel 'British Legion membership badge, the reverse with makers details "Birmingham Medal Co" and Registered Design and Patent Number "684409" (1921). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, a few very minor stress marks otherwise an excellent example.
Height 26mm. read more
British Legion Witney branch steward badge Oxford
A scarce early circa 1930's 'British Legion Witney Branch Steward Badge' gold tooled pressed card, original safety pin fitting to reverse, a few rust marks otherwise colours bright and in very good condition.
Diameter 48mm.
The 'British Legion' became 'The Royal British Legion' in 1971. read more
RAF No 203 Flying Boat Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940's by Miller.
A scarce original period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a seahorse and Latin motto "Occidens Oriensque" (West and East), 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.
Height 33mm. read more
William Younger Brewery Father William mascot footballer badge
A scarce original gilt and enamel 'William Younger & Co Ltd' advertising badge, depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure playing football, 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, an excellent example.
Height 2... read more
Civil Defence Corps senior rank chevron sleeve badge three stripes
A good original 'Civil Defence Corps' uniform sleeve badge, three stripes woven in yellow silk cotton on black felt backing. Very good condition.
Width approx 121mm. read more
WW2 LLoyds maritime shipping ARP air raid precaution badge
A scarce original Second World War period small gilt and enamel 'LLoyd's Air Raid Precaution lapel badge' with the companies logo a shield bearing the 'Flag of the City of London' over a fouled anchor, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact with very minor service wear.<... read more
Beth Israel Hospital training school for nurses gold badge
A rare turn of the 20th century 1911 highest award gold medal for the 'Beth Israel Hospital', 'Star of David' symbol with Hebrew inscription within a 'For Proficiency in Theory and Practice in Nursing' title surround and suspended from a bar 'Beth Israel Hospital Training School for Nurses', the reverse impressed "14K" and inscribed "Janett Lander Nicol 1911 R.N." Very good condition, r... read more
350.00 GBP
Primrose League Shropshire past president badge
A rare original Victorian 'Primrose League Full Dress Knight or Dame of the League badge', gilt primrose floral wreath surmounted by a Crown and 'PL' monogram with Latin motto of the League 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) mounted on an unmarked silver backing (dispensed with after 1888) the reverse bearing a Diamond Registered Mark which gives a patent date '11th December 18... read more
British Red Cross Society proficiency in work 1912 silver badge
A rare short lived silver 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work badge' with '1913 gilt bar, the reverse of the medallion bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912 and maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Good condition complete with original silk ribbon (slightly shot to the front) and suspension bar with pin fittings, this impressed "Sterling Silver", enamel damage... read more