Royal Infirmary Sheffield nurses league badge
A good original circa 1940's 'Royal Infirmary Sheffield Nurses League badge', silver plated with green enamel. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to plating.
Diameter 25mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Finland Chamber of Commerce Kauppakamari 1942 silver merit badge
A scarce wartime silver gilt 'Finland Chamber of Commerce merit badge' for thirty years service, a 'caduceus' surmounted by Roman numerals 'XXX' within a pine foliage wreath, red silk ribbon slotted within to form a bow, there reverse bearing Finnish silver hallmarks for 1942 and maker's details "KHT" in a horizontal diamond. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, an exce... read more
Queens Messenger Convoys Ministry of Food womens volunteer badge
A scarce wartime 'Queen's Messenger Ministry of Food' good quality unmarked silver badge, the Crowned flag bearing a "QM" and inlaid with yellow enamel, set against a light blue enamel backing, the reverse with indistinct maker's details. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 26mm.
Formed in 1941 and ... read more
RAF No 63 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940's by H.W.Miller.
A scarce original period 'Royal Air Force No 63 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an arm grasping a battle axe and with Latin motto "Pone nos ad hostem" (Follow us to find the enemy), 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, minor wear to gilt.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 617 Squadron Dambusters Badge c1950s by Miller
A rare original circa 1953 period gilt and enamel 'RAF No 617 Squadron badge, depicting the bursting of a dam, in commemoration of Chastise and with French motto "Apres Moi Le Deluge" (After me the flood), 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, an excellent example.
Height 34mm. read more
Vickers Limited cap badge circa 1920 Airship & Balloon manufacturers
A rare circa 1920's early chromium plated 'Vickers Limited' cap badge, in the the form of a large naval crown applied to 'V' backing by two small securing pins, complete with original loops. Very good condition.
Height 32mm.
On the 1st January 1928 'Vickers Limited' merged with 'Armstrong Whitworth' to form 'Vickers-Armstrong Limited'.
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Daedalus fundraising badge sold in aid of RAF and WRAF disabled c1940s
A scarce original circa 1940's Royal Air Force fund raising chromium plated badge in the form of 'Daedalus' of Greek mythology and meaning 'Clever Worker'. The winged figure suspended from a pretty bow is on its original display card and contained in a cardboard box with details to the lid 'Sold in Aid of the Home Employment of R.A.F. and W.R.A.F. Disabled' ''Daedalus' 'Made in Great Britain'. ... read more
1963 International Caravan Exhibition Earls Court Badge
A large imposing chrome and enamel exhibitor's badge from the '1963 International Caravan Exhibition' which took place at Earls Court, August 1963. It depicts a vintage caravan with stand area number 'M', below are accommodation slots where the company name and representative's name would have been displayed, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St B'Ham" and offic... read more
40.00 GBP
The Life Boys buttonhole pin fitting badge
A good original small silver plated badge, the lifebouy with white enamel circular title 'The Life Boys' the central anchor flanked by 'L' 'B' and set on dark blue enamel ground. Good condition, retaining original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to plating.
Height 16mm. read more
Eagle Comic childrens club membership badge and stars
A scarce original circa 1950's 1960's period gilt brass 'Eagle comic club membership badge' with rare additional 2, 3, 4 Eagle Club stars, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd B'Ham". Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Height 110mm.
The Eagle weekly comic was founded by Marcus Morris, the first iss... read more
Royal Tunbridge Wells WW1 Peace Celebration 1919 Medal
A scarce 1919 peace celebrations gilt brass medal, the obverse depicting the figure of a Britannia standing frontal with right hand holding an olive branch and left a dove with 'Peace' below, the allied nations around the edge, "Britain, France, Italy, America, Belgium". The reverse bearing title 'Borough of Royal Tunbridge Wells' 'Vaughan Gower Mayor' within the Coat of Arms with motto... read more
Peace Celebrations 1919 Britannia Battleship Monoplane Medal
An end of war pewter plated medal 'To Commemorate Peace 1919' depicting an victorious allegorical figure of a Britannia standing with outstretched right arm pointing a sword over a 'Royal Navy Battleship' and a 'Royal Flying Corps' aircraft, the reverse with registration, design and patent number "Rd 667093" (1919). Good condition, retaining original laurel leaf suspension bar with pin ... read more
WW1 Deritend Stamping Company munition war service badge
A rare original gilt and enamel 'On War Service' badge for 'Deritend Stamping Co', manufacturer of munitions during the First World War, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, a perfect example.
Height 31mm.
iDeritend Stamping Company supplied parts to the automobile, aircraft, shipping and rai... read more
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge
A good original First World War official War munition workers 'On War Service 1915' badge, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details "J.A.Wylie & Co London.", stamped with a "T" and official issue number "63033". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, service wear.
Height 44mm. read more
RAF No 45 Maintenance Unit Kinloss Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original circa 1940's 'RAF No 45 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge, with motto "Deas Doannan Deas". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm. read more
RAF No 38 Squadron Royal Air Force 1976 hallmarked 9ct gold charm
A very small scarce 'RAF No 38 Squadron' charm badge, depicting a heron in flight and with Latin motto 'Ante lucem' (Before the dawn), the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1976. Very good condition, complete with substantial ring suspension, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm. read more
RAF No 1 Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original period 'Royal Air Force No 1 Fighter Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a winged '1' and with Latin motto "In omnibus princeps" (First in all things). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm. read more
WW1 Loyal Dublin Volunteers Irish VTC officially numbered badge
A rare First World War period 'Loyal Dublin Volunteers bronze badge', the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmm" and very low issue number "9" partially obscured by the fitting. Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 30mm. read more
Crondall Cycling Club Victorian membership badge
A scarce circa 1890 'Crondall Cycling Club badge', in the form of a large silver plated shield, the reverse impressed "Vaughton Birm". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings with a good replacement pin.
Height 37mm. read more
1967 Singapore Turf Club horse racing badge
A scarce gilt and enamel 'Singapore Turf Club 1967 membership badge', the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis(Badges)Ltd B'Ham.19" and with official issue number "476" "Not Transferable". Very good condition, complete with original cord. read more