Kent County Nursing Service district nurse hat badge
A scarce circa 1950's 'Kent County Nursing Service' nurses hat badge, bearing the 'White horse of Kent' with the initials 'K.C.N.S' embroidered in silver wire on red felt backing. This is accompanied by a packing note from 'Boyd Cooper Limited. 12, Bruton Street, London, W1' who were one of the tailors approved by the 'Central Midwives' Board' from whom you could obtain your complete nu... read more
H.T. Percival Boatyard Norfolk Broads burgee flag badge
A scarce circa 1950's 'H.T. Percival burgee' pennant shaped gilt badge inlaid with pale blue enamel, bearing a red roundel edged in gilt. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings and undamaged enamel.
Width 36mm.
Height 27mm.
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Aircraft Worker Airco De Havilland style propeller badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Aircraft Worker large gilt on war service badge' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse impressed with registered design and patent number "Rd 662525" for the year 1918, worn as a means of identification by an employed worker building aeroplanes for the RFC (Royal Flying Corps) during the First World War. Very good condition, complete with original p... read more
WW2 A.W.Hawksley Ltd aircraft construction workers badge
A cleverly designed chromium plated wartime lapel badge, inlaid with light and dark blue enamelling, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting and perfect enamel, an excellent example.
Height 25mm.
A W Hawksley Ltd. was formed in 1940 to build the "Albermarle" transport and glider towing airc... read more
Lloyd International Airways air stewardess brevet badge
A scarce original circa 1960's Lloyd International Airways flight attendants brevet badge, worn also by Air Stewardesses above the breast pocket of the uniform, embroidered gold wire castle turret on woven vertical strung backing enclosed by twin rope oval, laurel wreath and wing on black felt cloth, the reverse with black paper backing. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, an e... read more
Air France airline flight attendant hat badge
A scarce original circa 1960's flight attendants hat badge, old style Air France logo an embroidered gold wire winged seahorse within a laurel wreath on black woven cloth, the reverse with black felt backing two upward facing sliders and complete with single press stud. Very good condition.
Height 53mm. read more
Intelligence Corps Regimental Automobile Motor Car Grill Badge
A scarce original 'Intelligence Corps' motor car badge, chromium plated Elizabeth II Crowned laurel wreath and badge mounted to an enamelled disc, these being the colours of the Regiment, makers details J.R.Gaunt London Made in England to front base. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to the chrome.
Height 130mm.
Width 77mm. read more
De Havilland Aircraft Company cap and collar badges
A scarce 'De Havilland cap badge' in the form of the companies logo a chromium plated aircraft with blue enamel "D" and "H" over each wing, together with a pair of matching collar badges. Good condition, retaining original loop fittings (one slightly bent on the cap badge), no damage to the enamel.
Height Cap 28mm.
Height Collars 14mm. read more
Trans World Airlines purser wing hallmarked badge by Blackington
A rare original circa 1957 1958 'Trans World Airlines wing badge'; fine quality large upturned wing, the reverse impressed "Blackington" "1/2010KGF". Very good condition, retaining original pin posts and fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Width 84mm.
Height 25mm. read more
450.00 GBP
Ilford Emergency Hospital nurses badge
A scarce pre 1929 'Ilford Emergency Hospital nurses gilt and enamel badge', the reverse engraved with the numeral "9". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel without damage, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 31mm.
Ilford Emergency Hospital was founded in 1910 and was located in Abbey Lane, Ilford. It change to its present name of 'King George H... read more
75.00 GBP
Northamptonshire Aero Club Sywell aircraft aerodrome badge c1930s
A rare circa 1930's 'Northamptonshire Aero Club' winged lapel badge, depicting a biplane aircraft circling an aerodome, the reverse with maker's details "B'Ham Medal & Badge Co Ltd Albion St Birmingham", Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel good apart from hairline cracks to the center white.
Width 36mm.
Height 18mm.
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Royal Aircraft Factory Farnborough on government work badge
A scarce First World War period 'Royal Aircraft Factory' brass badge with blue enamel "Pro Rege Ac Fide" (Bold for King and faith) inscription, the reverse with maker's details H.B.Sale Ld B'Ham" and official issue number "3860". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Height 31mm.
Formed in 1908 as the H.M. Balloon Factory, ... read more
United Society of Boilermakers Shipbuilders trade union badge
A well designed commemorative trade union brass badge inlaid with light and dark blue enamel bearing a globe with "PAX" down the centre "Boilermakers 125 Years" title scrolls and "1834" "1959" which flank both sides within a pair of outstretched hands, the reverse with maker's details "F & S B'Ham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
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15.00 GBP
Nurses Co-operation London 1913 qualified nurse numbered badge
A rare early 'Nurses Co-operation London' gilt badge, large red enamel cross bearing a circular white enamel title, the reverse impressed with the year "1913" and with official issue number "414". Very good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings and a ring to accommodate a ribbon, no stress or damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm. read more
North Lincolnshire School of Nursing hospital badge
A good original 'North Lincolnshire School of Nursing chromium plated badge' depicting Lincoln Cathedral with the City Arms above and inlaid with red, white and green enamelling, the reverse with maker's details "London Badge & Button Co". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm. read more
Whiteabbey Hospital Newtownabbey Northern Ireland nurses badge
A good original 'Whiteabbey Hospital nurses gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm. read more
Fairey Aviation Company Hayes Middlesex construction workers badge
A scarce circa 1940's 'Fairey Hayes' chromium plated badge, inlaid with blue enamelling and depicting a military aircraft, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to the enamel and chromium plating.
Height 26mm. read more
RAF No 53 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original circa 1940's 'RAF No 53 MU' gilt and enamel lapel badge, with motto "Aligeros Alimus" Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm. read more
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory 16 munitions workers badge
A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Ordnance Factory 16 munitions workers gilt brass badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' and official issue low number '979'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 31mm. read more
Saunders-Roe Ltd aircraft company construction workers badge c1940s
A rare circa 1940's 'Saunders Roe Limited' gilt badge inlaid with blue and black enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue low number "185". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Width 34mm.
Saunders-Roe Ltd, Columbine Works East Cowes, Isle of Wight. read more