National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives NUBSO membership badge
A cleverly designed example of a 'National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives gilded brass badge' issued in 1963 in the form of two high heeled shoes one inlaid with black enamel the other in yellow and placed heel to heel enclosing the letters "NUBSO" on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, very minor service wear to gilt f... read more
National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives NUBSO membership badge
A scarce original early example of a 'National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives lapel badge', large circular gilded brass badge inlaid with dark blue and light blue enamel and bearing an embossed brass vintage ladies shoe to the center, the reverse with maker's details "T. Fattorini Bolton" and Registered Design and Patent Number "REG638232" (1914). Very good condition, complete with ori... read more
20.00 GBP
National Union of Blastfurnacemen Membership Badge
A scarce early example of a 'National Union of Blastfurnacemen lapel badge', large gilded brass shield inlaid with blue and white in enamel and bearing an "NUB" cypher to the center, the reverse with embossed maker's details "Souvenir MFG Co B'Ham" (Souvenir Manufacturing Co Ltd, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting and perfect enamel, gilt remains... read more
Trades Union Congress award for services In organising badge
A very good example of a gilded brass and enamel 'T.U.C Award' badge 'For Services in Organising' the reverse embossed with maker's details "Martin Hall & Co Ltd Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.
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Amalgamated Union of Building Trades Workers badge
A good early example of a gilded brass and enamel 'Amalgamated Union of Building Trades Workers lapel badge', the reverse embossed with maker's details "Frank Cobb & Co, Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 22mm.
Width 19mm. read more
National Union of Printing Bookbinding & Paper Workers Badge
A good early small size example of a gilded brass and enamel 'National Union of Printing, Bookbinding & Paper Workers lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original ornate slider buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 21mm.
Width 19mm. read more
National Union of Printing Bookbinding & Paper Workers Badge
A good early example of a gilded brass and enamel 'National Union of Printing, Bookbinding & Paper Workers lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original ornate slider buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 26mm.
Width 24mm. read more
Butlins 1966 Skegness Holiday Camp Committee Badge
A scarce original 'Butlins Skegness 1966 Committee badge', chromium plated and inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel.
Diameter 20mm. read more
WW2 Merchant Navy 1939-1945 & Atlantic Star Defence War Medal
A good original matching set of four Second World War full size stars and medals '1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbons, the recipient unknown but believed to be Merchant Navy.
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RAF No 207 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original period 'No 207 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a winged lion and Latin motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Prepared), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 217 Maintenance Unit Cardington Royal Air Force Badge c1950s
A rare original circa 1950's 'RAF No 217 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge, depicting an 'Axe' with motto "By Skill And Industry". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, original gilt finish worn down to base metal brass.
Height 31mm.
RAF Cardington, Bedfordshire, produced all the gases used by the Royal Air Force u... read more
RAF No 32 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1950s
A scarce original period 'No 32 Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a bow strung horn with Latin motto "Adeste Comites" (Rally round comrades), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel, gilt remains fresh.
Height 34mm.
During the Battle of Britain 32 Sq... read more
BOAC Airline 1966 hallmarked gold twenty five years service badge
A fine quality 'British Overseas Airways Corporation gold badge', for twenty five years service, a griffin surmounting a shield bearing Roman numeral "XXV" inlaid with blue enamel and applied to a bar, the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1966 and maker's details "M.P". Fair condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect... read more
Butlins 1958 Ayr holiday camp white committee badge
A rare original 'Butlin's Ayr 1958 committee badge', gilt metal and inlaid with white enamel, the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 21mm.
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140.00 GBP
Cunard Line Chief Petty Officer gold bullion cap badge
A scarce original early pattern post 1953 'Cunard Line Chief Petty Officer's cap badge', the Company coat of arms in gilt metal 'a lion holding a globe its hind leg resting upon a torse' within a padded velvet circle enclosed by a double rope edge, with single gold bullion laurel leaf wreath surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the reverse with black hessian backing. Very good condition, bul... read more
90.00 GBP
Boys Brigade Edinburgh Battalion 1986 centenary badge
A small gilt and enamel anniversary mufti badge depicting Edinburgh Castle. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 17mm. read more
WW1 Australian Imperial Force 1919 silver on war service badge
A rare original 'Australian Imperial Force AIF On War Service badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1919 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Height 28mm.
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White Star Line Officers gold bullion cap badge
A very rare original circa 1920's 'White Star Line' cap badge, the Company flag a red pennant with two tails charged with a five-pointed star, set upon a raised velvet backing within a King's Crowned gold bullion laurel wreath, the reverse with black waxed cotton lining. Good condition, some minor service wear and dulling to the bullion.
Height 66mm. read more
RMS Homeric White Star shipping line powder compact circa 1930
A rare souvenir from the 'White Star Line' cruise ship 'RMS Homeric', in the form of a ladies powder compact, the lid beautifully decorated with detailed transfer of the 'Ocean liner' superimpose over butterfly wings, very typical design of the 1920's and 30's and set into a chromium plated case, the reverse with engine turned decoration. Very good condition, colour remains bright, soun... read more
BOAC Airline 1970 hallmarked gold brooch in original case
A fine quality 'British Overseas Airways Corporation gold brooch', 'Speedbird' emblem inlaid with blue enamel within an 'Astral Crown' oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1970 and maker's details "M.P". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamelling perfect, contained in its original presentation ... read more