WW2 Boys Brigade education proficiency non fretted wartime badge
A rare Second World War period die-cast nickel 'Boys Brigade Education badge' made with solid B's due to the wartime utility regulations. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 34mm. read more
Boys Brigade warrant officers cap & collar badges with apostrophe
A good original early set of die cast nickel 'Boys' Brigade Warrant Officers' cap and matching collar badges' with apostrophe after Boys'. Very good condition, the cap badge retaining original two loop fittings and split pin, the collars with stick pins.
Cap Height 34mm.
Collar Height 35mm. read more
WW2 National Fire Service, Silver & Enamel NFS Tie Pin Badge.
A scarce original post 1941 "National Fire Service" silver and enamel tie pin, cap style star shaped badge with red enamel "NFS" and King's Crown mounted on a slim bar, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retainig original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 51mm.
Height 24mm. read more
25.00 GBP
WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service miniature pattern AFS lapel badge
A scarce original pre 1941 "Auxiliary Fire Service" very small silver plated lapel badge, with red enamel "AFS" and King's Crown. Good condition, retainig original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to plating.
Height of front 15mm. read more
New Hudson Motorcycles promotional badge c1940s
A good original circa 1940's 'New Hudson motorcycle badge' chromium plated wings over title, picked out in black enamel paint, the reverse with maker's details "Birmingham Medal Co". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Width 36mm.
Height 13mm. read more
Harrington Cycling Club silver plated badge c1910
A scarce circa 1910 'Harrington Cycling Club badge', in the form of a large silver plated shield inlaid with red and blue enamelling, the reverse bearing maker's details "Vaughton & Sons Birmm". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 39mm. read more
75.00 GBP
Bergen Steamship Company Norwegian shipping line flag badge
A scarce circa 1920's small gilt and enamel 'Bergenske Dampskibsselskab Norway shipping line houseflag badge', bearing an early style flag with curved 'BDS' and mounted on a pin bar. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, very minor service wear.
Width 39mm.
Height 18mm. read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 Earl Roberts Rest Houses for Sailors & Soldiers 1919 tribute badge
A well designed large highly enamelled gilt tribute badge for the 'Earl Roberts Rest Houses' bearing a crossed Union Flag and White Ensign, horseshoe title scrolls and dated '1915' '1919'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings with no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 36mm.
The 'Earl Roberts Rest Houses' were for travelling Sailor... read more
Silver City Airways Are Flying More Cars advertising badge
A scarce circa 1950's 'Silver City Airways celluloid tin button badge'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minor foxing and rust marks, colour remains bright.
Diameter 32mm.
Silver City Airways was founded in 1946 and was purchased by British United Airways in 1962. read more
Silver City Airways Flies over the Channel advertising badge
A scarce circa 1950's 'Silver City Airways Flies Over An Over An Over An Over The Channel celluloid tin button badge'. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minor foxing and rust marks, colour remains bright.
Diameter 32mm.
Silver City Airways was founded in 1946 and was purchased by British United Airways in 1962. read more
Cromwell Radio Receivers Trade Buyer badge c1930s
A scarce circa 1930's 'Trade Buyer Cromwell Radio silver plated enamel lapel badge' depicting a Cromwellian helmet and sword within a diamond shape title, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birminham". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, service wear to plating and enamel.
Height 34mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Boer War message Only One Order Forward fundraising badge
A rare Boer War celluloid tin button badge with patriotic message "Only One Order, Forward!", the reverse with original paper backing with maker's details "Typographical Union Label" "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. Patented July 17, 1894. April 14, 1896. July 21.1896." Very good condition, complete with pin fitting and minimal rusting.
Diameter 21mm. read more
Boer War Bugler Dunne Dublin Fusiliers photographic badge
A scarce Boer War celluloid tin button badge with clear photograph of 'The Plucky Little Bugler' in Army uniform, the reverse with original paper backing with maker's details "Typographical Union Label" "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. Patented July 17, 1894. April 14, 1896. July 21.1896." Very good condition, complete with pin fitting and minimal rusting.
Diameter 21mm. read more
Royal Navy HMS Hood Battlecruiser book match cover c1940s
A rare original circa 1940's period engine turned pewter plated book match cover with applied silhouette badge of the battlecruiser and naval crown above a title ribbon scroll 'H.M.S. Hood'. The hinged opening lid reveals a vintage 'Bryant & May Craven "A" book matches' with a single match surviving and maker's details to the edge 'Bryant & May's Matches, Made in England. Contents 20' '... read more
Royal Enfield Safety First motorcycle badge c1940
A rare circa 1940's 'Royal Enfield Safety First gilt metal pin motorcycle badge', inlaid with green enamel and bearing an unusual red triangle safety first logo, the reverse with maker's details "Butler B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 30mm.
Height 20mm. read more
Jaguar Motor Car SS Cars Ltd salesman advertising badge c1930
A rare original small hexagon shape chromium plated lapel promotional badge, depicting the stylized letters symbol of the Swallow Sidecar Company known as 'SS Cars Ltd' and 'SS Jaguar', the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 18mm.
In 1945 the company changed its name t... read more
Bishop Auckland General Hospital nurses badge
A scarce 'Bishop Auckland General Hospital nurses chromium plated and enamel badge', the reverse inscribed "M.Waites". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel and complete with safety chain.
Diameter 31mm. read more
De La Pole Hospital Willerby 1973 silver nurses badge
A fine quality scarce 'De La Pole Hospital Willerby nurses badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1973, maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) and inscribed "Christine Mooney". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 36mm.
'De La Pole hospital' former name 'Hull Borough Lunatic Asylum' closed i... read more
Primrose League Crowned special service badge
A scarce 'Primrose League Special Service Bar' undated gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Width 45mm.
Height 20mm. read more
Royal Waterloo Hospital for children & women 1934 silver nurses badge
A scarce 'Royal Waterloo Hospital For Children & Women nurses badge' the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1934 and maker's details "R.P" (Robert Pringle & Sons Clerkenwell Road, London). Very good condition, retaining original hook and a replacement pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm. read more