Queen Alexandras Royal Naval Nursing Service Reserve QARNNSR bracelet
A scarce fine quality vintage period 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' gate link nurse's identity bracelet, inscribed to "Sister B.P. Pearson. Q.A.R.N.N.S.R." the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, fastening catch in good working order.
Length 17.2cm. read more
Indian Military Nursing Service IMNS shoulder title badge c1927 to 1943
A scarce original English made die-cast brass Second World War period shoulder title "IMNS" for the 'Indian Military Nursing Service'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings, backing plate and split pin.
Width 40mm.
The 'Indian Military Nursing Service' was formed in 1927 from the 'Indian Troops Nursing Service' which began in 1926. In 1943 the 'IM... read more
Boys Brigade 1954 Eton founders camp badge
A very scarce original uncleaned 'Boys Brigade Eton Founder's Camp badge 1954'; this official uniform lightly silvered 'special badge' worn on the left arm, depicts a campers 'bell tent' flanked by 'B Bs', tilted flag rising above bearing the year '1954' and title surround "Founder's Camp Eton". Very good used condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor discolouring to plating.
Dia... read more
Royal Albert Hospital working mens committee badge
A scarce early example of a 'Royal Albert Hospital Working Mens Committee badge'; large circular gilded brass badge depicting a 'Red Cross' on white enamel ground, title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed "Gamage London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains bright, small edge knock at 10 o'clock, otherwise enamel perfect.
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60.00 GBP
BOAC Airline ground crew overall cloth embroidered badge
A good scarce circa 1950's 'BOAC large cloth overall badge'; rectangle white woven cotton example, turned and stiched around the edge, bearing blue embroidered early pattern 'Speedbird logo' with "B.O.A.C' below, the reverse with cream lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Size 125mm x 97mm.
British Ove... read more
Royal Air Force Other Ranks RAF Post 1953 Anodised Cap Badge.
A very good original example of a post 1953 other ranks anodised 'Royal Air Force cap badge', Queen Elizabeth II Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good used condition, minimal service wear.
Height 43mm. read more
8.00 GBP
Royal Air Force Dental Branch gilt collar badge
A good gilded brass 'Royal Air Force Dental Branch collar badge'; laurel wreath enclosing the monogram 'DB' and flanked on each side by wings, the reverse retaining original pin fittings. Very good condition, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Width 38mm. read more
20.00 GBP
University College Hospital nurses league silver badge
A very scarce early original 'University College Hospital Nurses League silver badge', this example with solid centre bearing a shield inlaid with dark blue, pale blue and brown enamel; the reverse impressed "Silver" and with maker's details "Spink London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Diameter 31mm.
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Kingston Hospital Nurses League badge
A scarce circa 1930's 'Kingston Hospital Nurses' League bronze badge', from a bronze bar with the initials "K.H.N.L" depends an oval medal depicting a shield surmounted by a Crown, one half bearing the former Arms of Guildford and the other with the three Seaxes of Middlesex County, together with the motto of the league "Alterum alterius auxilia egit (The one needs the help of the othe... read more
RAF No 228 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1950s
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 228 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a winged helmet and Latin motto "Auxilium a caelo" (Help from the sky), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright and complete with its original display card backing.... read more
Royal Army Medical Corps Post 1902 bronze OSD cap badge
An exceptionally good original example of a 'Royal Army Medical Corps bronze officers' service dress die-cast cap badge; post 1902 crowned laurel wreath, the voided centre depicting the 'Rod of Asclepius', with title scroll below, the reverse complete with original blades, these without fractures. Very good condition, minimal service wear, retaining a good colour.
Height 42mm. read more
WW2 Royal Navy Officers silver plate & gilt beret badge
A scarce original Second World War period die-stamped small sized 'Royal Navy Officer's beret badge', silver metal fouled anchor set within a gilt metal crowned laurel wreath, the George VI crown with red velvet backing with retaining blades to secure. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, gilt remain bright.
Height 48mm. read more
Robertsons Golly tennis player white waistcoat advertising badge Marples Beasley
A scarce original example of a circa 1950's period 'Robertson's Golly tennis player badge', this example with large head, light blue coat, blue hands and red feet, no pockets to his white waistcoat which bears the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred'; the reverse with maker's details in relief and in a circle type III 'Marples & Beasley B'Ham'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings,... read more
WW1 RMLI Battle of Jutland HMS Invincible bronze memorial plaque
A unique example issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of George Herridge for his country.
PO/14195 Private George Herridge was a native of Winchester and enlisted into the Royal Marine Light Infantry on the 27th July 1905. At the outbreak of the Great War he was posted to the Battlecruiser HMS Invincible. He saw action with his ship at the Battle of Heligola... read more
WW2 Royal Air Force radio operator bone brevet POW badge
A rare original RAF brevet possible made in a 'Prisioner of War camp'; this unique large full sized wing artistiically handcrafted from animal bone, fashioned on the style of the short-lived 'Radio Operator brevet wing cloth badge, the detail correct in every aspect. Very good condition, retaining original make do safety pin fitting.
Width of wing upturned 60mm. read more
120.00 GBP
King Edward VII 1902 Coronation portrait souvenir badge
A very attractive original period 'King Edward VII 1902 Coronation scarce gilt and enamel brooch', from a highly enamelled 'Union Flag' suspension bar in the form of a Crowned bow, depends a gilt portrait disc inscribed "Edward VII King of England & Greater Britain". Very good condition, retaing original pin fittings, small nick to the enamel on right scroll otherwise a superb example.<... read more
RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron 9 ct gold Royal Air Force badge
A superb quality, scarce 1940's period 'RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron' gold and enamel tiepin; the hand-painted enamel badge depicting a cockatrice, with Latin motto "Tertius primus erit" (The third shall be the first), the reverse impressed "(9ct" (9 carat gold) to both parts. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety catch, no stress marks or dama... read more
BOAC Airline air steward or stewardess gold bullion brevet badge
A scarce early original 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Air Steward or Air Stewardess BOAC brevet badge', gold wire embroidered black felt padded wing, the central letter "S" on blue ribbed ground, encircled by a double rope edge, the reverse with black hessian waxed backing. Good condition, bullion dulled.
Width 51mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Allied Leaders souvenir of the world war matchbox cover
A very good end of war celluloid matchbox cover, "British Made" the front displaying a head and shoulder portrait photographs of 'Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin' and to the reverse 'Montgomery, Eisenhower, Alexander'; the spine inscribed:
"Souvenir of the World War"
"Declared against Germany. Sept, 1939 Germany defeated, and surrendered unconditionally. May 9,1945."
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Aberdeen Line Steamship Company officers leather belt and buckle
A scarce original early 20th century 'Aberdeen Line Steamship Company waist belt clasp'; heavy gilt brass two-part construction, numbered to both parts, with swivel action fastening, the centre depicting a fouled anchor and crossed company's flag, within a title circlet and laurel wreath surround, the plain ends complete with adjustable patent leather belt, this with heavy age wear. Buc... read more
80.00 GBP