Isle of Ely For Home and Country WI badge
A good original gilded brass 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', oval in shape, the fretted centre bearing the "WI" monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto "For Home and Country" inlaid in green, further scroll below "Isle of Ely Federation; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St. B'Ham". Good cond... read more
WW1 BRCS & Order of St John officers felt cloth uniform badge
A rare original very large felt embroidered cloth badge, worn during the First World War by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'; the reverse with official ink issue number "2320" and name 'Dormer". Very good condition, colours remain bright, no traces of any moth.
Height 118mm. read more
Kidderminster & District General Hospital 1929 silver nurses badge
A scarce 'Kidderminster & District General Hospital nurse's badge', unusual design in the form of a wide bar depicting an early medical instrument inlaid with blue enamel, with the initial "K. & D.G.H."; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details "W.J.D" (William James Dingley, Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel pe... read more
60.00 GBP
WW2 Boys Brigade Life Saving proficiency badge
A rare original wartime version of a 'Boys Brigade Life Saving proficiency' die-cast nickel badge, in the form of a 'Lifebuoy' with 'BB' to non-fretted centre. Very good condition, retaining original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, pin possibly an old replacement.
Height 27mm. read more
Boys Brigade officers cap badge circa 1886 to 1926
A scarce original die-stamped silver plated 'Boys Brigade officers cap badge' this example with rope going through non-fretted 'B's' and additional ball decoration to base of the strap. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 46mm. read more
50.00 GBP
British Red Cross Society proficiency in civil defence medal
A very rare original 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Civil Defence' unnamed nurses medal, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" "Rd.No.629286". Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 97mm. read more
British Red Cross Society Radiographer technical medal & named badge
A rare early unnamed example of a 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'Radiographer ' bar, together with her 'British Red Cross Society Life Member badge' the reverse with official issue number "885" and inscribed "Nancy Davies.". The medal is in very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the... read more
Evelina Hospital for Sick Children London 1938 silver nurses badge
A very scarce 'Evelina Hospital for Sick Children nurse's badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 34mm.
WIKIPEDIA: The hospital was founded in 1869 (as Evelina Hospital for Sick Children) by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschil... read more
Eastern Hospital London 1931 silver nurses badge
A scarce original 'Eastern Hospital silver and enamel nurse's badge', in the form of a cross, mounted with the 'London County Council Coat of Arms' to the centre; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Son). Good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, minor service wear and surface scratches ... read more
Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 stylized lion officials lapel badge
A scarce 'Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 lapel badge'; silver plated example depicting a stylized Lion in red translucent enamel and blue enamel title scrolls. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.
Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 was an international exposition held at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, fro... read more
RAF No 201 Flying Boat Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'No 201 Flying Boat Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a seagull, and Latin motto "Hic et ubique" (Here and everywhere), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish with minor service wear.
Height 33mm. read more
Royal Hospital Richmond nurses badge
A scarce 'Royal Hospital Richmond nurses badge', silver plate circular example with blue enamel title surround, the centre shield bearing the 'Richmond Borough Council Arms' in red, blue and green, this example suspended from a bar bearing the initial "R.H.R", the reverse with maker's details "Reliance Twickenham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, we... read more
60.00 GBP
British Red Cross Society Southern Rhodesia branch badge
A rare original circa 1930's 'British Red Cross Society Southern Rhodesia' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "J.R Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel.
Height 48mm. read more
Monoplane de Havilland Dragon Rapide diamante aircraft brooch
A superb circa 1930's deco period fine quality rhodium plated silver aircraft brooch, fashioned on the style of the 'de Havilland Dragon Rapide Aeroplane' and beautifully set with paste diamonds and blue cut glass stones between the wings; the reverse impressed "935" (Silver). Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch and complete with all ston... read more
150.00 GBP
Wengen Ski Schule Switzerland stylized eagle badge by Huguenin Locle
A scarce circa 1930's 'Swiss Ski School badge'; skillfully designed gilded metal example inlaid with red enamel, depicting a stylized eagle with 'Wengen' above, angled to represent a ski slope and speed, the reverse with maker's details "Huguenin Locle". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minimal wear to the gilding.
Height 29mm.
Width 22mm. read more
Primrose League associates badges on W.O.Lewis display card
A rare display card with six gilt and enamel Primrose League buttonhole badges, the reverse impressed "Primrose League Official Badge", the card with details "Registered" "Manufactured Specially For The Primrose League" "W.O.Lewis, Medallist & Jeweller, Birmingham". Badges in very good condition, card with tear around bottom right badge.
Height 107mm.
In 1883 Lo... read more
RAF Maintenance Unit 71 Bicester Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A good original circa 1950's period 'RAF No 71 MU Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge bearing a Queen's Crown, the central device depicting a hand grasping a wing with motto below "Ever Better", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm. read more
Oakhanger Angling Club Hampshire fishing enthusiast members badge
A scarce circa 1960's 'Oakhanger Angling Club gilded brass and enamel badge'; a very attractive circular example, with title surround inlaid with dark blue enamel, the applied central disc, depicting a leaping fish caught on a line, on red translucent enamel over a river effect backing. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 25mm. read more
Association of Conservative Clubs For King And Country committee badge
A scarce original early political party badge for the 'Association of Conservative Clubs'; circular gilded brass badge the title surround "For King And Country' "A.C.C" inlaid with blue enamel, an oval central device depicting 'Britannia' flanked by the enamelled patriotic 'Royal Standard' and 'Union Flag' with rose below, this example with an additional "Committee" scroll to the base. ... read more
Cycling touring souvenir Henley on Thames bicycle badge
A good original circa 1950's gilt bicycle badge with an applied enamelled 'Henley on Thames' crest, the reverse impressed in relief 'Made in England'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 47mm.
Height 24mm. read more