National Union of Seamen 1930 Annual General Meeting Blackpool Badge
A scarce 1930 Annual General Meeting National Union of Seamen silver gilt and enamel badge, in the form of a lifebelt, with title scrolls "Blackpool Delegate 1930 A.G.M." lighthouse to the centre and "N.U.S.", the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1930 and maker's details "S & Co" (Sanders & Co Brixton Road, London SW). Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no ... read more
Good Hope General Hospital nurses badge
A scarce gilt and enamel badge for the Good Hope General Hospital, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good mint condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Burghill Hospital Hereford 1956 silver mental nursing badge
A scarce unnamed Burghill Hospital Herefordshire, silver and enamel badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1956 and maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Sons). Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
Burghill Hospital also knowm as St. Mary's Hospital was formerly the Hereford County and City Lunatic Asylum foun... read more
WW2 J.Lyons & Co Air Raid Precautions ARP Engineers Badge
A scarce original Second World War chrome and red enamel Air Raid Precaution lapel badge, from the well known "Jo.Lyons Corner Houses" tea shops. This with additional "Engineers" scroll, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 24mm. read more
WW2 J.Lyons & Co Air Raid Precautions ARP Fire Watcher Badge
A rare original Second World War chrome and red enamel Air Raid Precaution lapel badge, from the well known "Jo.Lyons Corner Houses" tea shops. This with additional "Fire" (Fire Watcher) scroll and with official issue number "1089" stamped to the reverse. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 24mm. read more
Edward VIII 1937 Coronation Westminster Abbey bronze medal
A scarce Edward VIII souvenir bronze medal, produced for the Coronation in 1937 that never took place. The obverse with Crowned head and shoulder profile and title surround "Edward VIII Crowned 1937". The reverse depicts Westminster Abbey, with the Sovereign's Crown and Sceptre.
Very good condition, complete with original red, white and blue ribbon and bronze suspension bar with... read more
WW2 Salvage voluntary worker home front badge
A rare Second World War gilt and enamel Voluntary Worker Salvage badge, authorized by an unknown District Council or Rural District Council, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, some minor surface scratches.
Diameter 22mm. read more
WW2 Navy War Fund Victory home front silver badge
A scarce Second World War, Navy War Fund Victory badge, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm. read more
Philip Templeman School of Nursing 1973 badge Poole General Hospital
A scarce Philip Templeman School of Nursing silver and enamel unnamed badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1973 and maker's details "JRG&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Very good mint condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
Height 31mm. read more
Victorian Royal Navy Officer Gilt Sword Belt Clasp
A scarce original 19th century example of an 'Officers Naval buckle' fouled anchor within a Victorian Crowned laurel wreath. Good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Width 68mm.
Height 50mm. read more
Farnborough Hospital Kent 1950 silver nurses badge
A scarce unnamed Farnborough Hospital Kent silver and enamel badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1950 and maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Sons). Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 31mm. read more
WW2 Womens Land Army Histon WLA home front badge
A rare original "WLA Histon" wartime celluloid tin button badge, blue backing white circular band, with dots in the shape of a "Y". Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 25mm. read more
WW1 2nd Southern & Beaufort War Hospitals Bristol 1915 silver badge
A rare First World War badge for the 2nd Southern and Beaufort War Hospitals, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915, maker's details "J.A.R" (J A Restall & Co, Birmingham) and inscribed " H.E.Townsend. Hon: Sec: "
Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 37mm. read more
WW1 National Reserve Class I London St Pancras Badge
A rare original First World War large gilt badge with red and white enamel, "22" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official issue register number "37793 St Pancras". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 37mm. read more
Boys Brigade officers frosted silver collar badge
A scarce pre-war frosted silver plated officers collar badge. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 35mm. read more
WW2 ROF Front Line Duty printed cloth overall badge
An original late wartime utility restrictions Royal Ordnance Factory badge, printed on blue square cloth, golden yellow lettering 'ROF' with 'Front Line Duty' scroll superimposed over crossed shell and bomb, originally intended to be sewn onto the front of an overalls, but this one is mounted and sewn onto a stiff circular backing with safety pin fitting, presumably to enable it to be switched ... read more
Senior School Pupils Prefect Title Badge c1940s.
An original circa 1940's large brass and blue enamel "PREFECT" school badge. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 46mm. read more
WW2 RAF British War & Defence Medal Forwarding Air Ministry Box
An original pair of full sized 1939-1945 War and Defence medals, complete with ribbons, paper envelopes and O.H.M.S. cardboard forwarding box with "Official Paid" stamp, the paper label addressed to the recipient "J. Murdock Esq. 14, Cessnock Road, Troon, Atrshire, Scotland." (Ayrshire misspelt). The reverse stamped with the request "If undelivered, return to: Air Ministry (S7d) London ... read more
Decca True High Fidelity radio & gramophone advertising badge
An original 1950's 1960's "Decca True High Fidelity" promotional lapel badge, chromium plated with pale blue background, black enamel "Decca" below the circular "True High Fidelity" logo the center of which depicts a listening ear and "ffrr" (full frequency range recording). Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
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1914 London City & Midland Bank Ltd on war service badge
A very rare First World War, London City & Midland Bank Ltd, On War Service 1914 gilt and enamel badge, the central device depicting the combined crests of the City of London and Midland Bank. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 31mm.
iThe London City and Midland Bank was named Midland Bank Ltd in 1923 and in 199... read more