A rare original circa 1939 to 1946 period 'Royal Air Force No 234 (Madras Presidency) Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel pin badge', depicting a 'Dragon rampant flames issuing from the mouth' and Latin motto 'Ignem mortemque despuimus' (We spit fire and death), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.MILLER LTD B'HAM.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin f...  read more

Code: 66895

A good original early 'Butlin's 1947 Filey holiday camp gilt and enamel badge, depicting a representation of the clock tower building superimposed over a rising sun, the reverse with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Tenby Street Birmingham 1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.
Butlin's Filey Deco clock tower building w...  read more

Code: 66893

A rare original turn of the 20th century 'Blackpool Tower souvenir antique pin brooch'; mother of pearl disc mounted with an embossed silver plate and enamel portrayal of the iconic building, set within a STERLING SILVER' rim which is impressed to the reverse. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 29mm.
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Code: 66892

60.00 GBP

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A good example produced a souvenir after the R.M.S. Queen Mary was officially retired from service in 1967 and sailed to the port of Long Beach, California, United States of America, where she is moored and serves as a tourist attraction, with hotel, restaurants and a museum. In the form of gilt and enamel ships wheel, the Cunard White Star Line company house flag mounted to the centre. Very go...  read more

Code: 66891

A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions silver plated badge' in the form of a small winged bullet with blue enamel title scroll below. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hook a later replacement, enamel with minor wear.
Height approx 17mm.  read more

Code: 66887

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Tanks Victory Club pin badge'; oxidized silver plated title surround, the embossed centre depicting an British Army Tank lunging through a large 'V for Victory' symbol; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 66886

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A good original First World War period small pattern 'National Reserve Sussex gilt brass badge', blue enamel oval title, crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt, London' and official issue number '5058' Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no enamel loss, minor service wear
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 66885

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'South African 1899 1902 War Veterans Association gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fenwick Birm'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, centre polished.
Diameter 23mm  read more

Code: 66884

40.00 GBP

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A good original post 1902 'Royal Artillery officers service dress cap badge'; die-cast bronze Crowned Ubique scroll over gun with mounted REVOLVING wheel resting on 'QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCENT' scroll, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings, minor verdigris to both.
Height approx 47mm.  read more

Code: 66883

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War official issue 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilt brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number '51904'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor flaws to the enamel and...  read more

Code: 66882

A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance shield'; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons Ltd London' 'N' and impressed with official issue number '76248'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height approx 43mm.  read more

Code: 66881

20.00 GBP

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A good original First World War 1914 -1919 period 'Australian Military Forces Returned from Active Service badge'; brass circlet surmounted by a Crown, the centre displaying a rising sun, central crown over tri-part scroll 'Australian Military Forces' and 'A.I.F' below on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELB' and official issue number '177682'. Very good...  read more

Code: 66880

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A good original First World War 1914 -1919 period 'Australian Military Forces Returned from Active Service badge'; brass circlet surmounted by a Crown, the centre displaying a rising sun, central crown over tri-part scroll 'Australian Military Forces' and 'A.I.F' below on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with indistinct unusual maker's details 'ASTRAL ENGV Co PERTH' and official late issue ...  read more

Code: 64499

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A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff official gilt lapel badge'; red enamel title surround the centre bearing 47th AREA on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 66879

A good original pre First World War period 'Kent Veteran Reserve' large bronze badge, mounted with nickel 'White Horse of Kent' on 'Invicta' scroll to centre, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Croneen New Bromptom'. Very good condition, complete with original large round pattern buttonhole fitting.
Height 43mm  read more

Code: 66878

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Boys Brigade drummers proficiency well defined nickel pin badge'; die-cast example in form of a drum depicting rare hatched 'Bs'. Very good condition, complete with original diagonal coiled pin fitting and hooked catch. (all the attributes of a H.W.Miller)
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 65059

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'City of London Civic Guard lapel badge'; silver plated example in the form of the City shield from the Coat of Arms' inlaid with white enamel, bearing a red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage...  read more

Code: 66875

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War early period patriotic large bronze and enamel lapel badge, depicting in relief, a defiant 'John Bull ' wearing 'Royal Naval Brigade' uniform with ammunition bandoliers and cutlass to hand, beside him his faithful 'British Bulldog' with 'Union Flag' stands as defiant; the reverse impressed with 'Rd.641706' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1914. Ve...  read more

Code: 66877

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A scarce original post 1942 wartime period 'Local Air Raid Precautions Civil Defence Instructor pin badge', nickel plated Crowned horseshoe title, inlaid with red enamel, 'Instructor' title bar across voided centre; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.M. Ltd' (H.W. Miller Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
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Code: 66876

A good original circa 1940's period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; chromium plated eight pointed crowned star with red enamel 'AFS' to centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. MILLER Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 1938. In 1941 th...  read more

Code: 66874