A good original Second World War period 'Overseas Service badge'; bronzed circular example bearing heavily embossed floral wreath, enclosing a Crown over crossed swords and star, wavy title scroll across the centre; the reverse impressed with official issue number 'B265824'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, bronze patina re...  read more

Code: 65745

60.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no dama...  read more

Code: 65744

A good original First World War period 'Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps badge', Crowned oval title, the centre depicting the war goddess 'Bellona'; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 38mm. ...  read more

Code: 65742

15.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Mitcham Town Guard 1914 lapel badge'; large gilt blue enamel title strap, patriotic red, white and blue Union Flag to seeded centre, the reverse engraved with official issue number '410'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65741

A rare original pre-war period 'Suffolk Corps of Guides home front lapel badge'; large green enamel title surround, gilt two tower castle to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliiss Bros Birmingham', official low issue number '152'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 32mm.
The Corps of Guides we...  read more

Code: 65740

180.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Middlesex War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with unusual naming to a Voluntary Aid Detachment '444 J.J. ROBB VAD15.' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.<...  read more

Code: 65747

A good original First World War period 'National Reserve London gilt badge'; large pattern example in the form blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official 'Register No 57979'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height approx ...  read more

Code: 65738

25.00 GBP

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A rare original pre-war 'National Reserve Berkshire badge' small pattern example in the form of an oval title, Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham Silver hallmarks for 1912 (n), maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with buttonhole fitting.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 65737

75.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'National Reserve Dumbarton Scotland lapel badge'; oval gilt blue enamel title surround, turreted shield bearing Elephant to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R. Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 65736

95.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Staffordshire badge'; gilt diamond blue enamel title, crowned 'Stafford Knot' to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number '257'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, the enamel with minor manufacturers firing flaw lower right, gilt finish remains bright.
He...  read more

Code: 65735

40.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War large gilt badge inlaid with red and white enamel, '5' impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R. Gaunt London' and official register issue number '40125 Camberwell". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 65734

A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Class II large gilt badge inlaid with blue and white enamel, with '1' impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R. Gaunt London' and official register number '37979 London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish finish remains bright.
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Code: 65733

60.00 GBP

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A rare original circa First World War period 'Mary-Le-Bone Rifle Club badge'; large gilt green enamel title surround, the voided centre depicting the early 20th century early pattern Coat of Arms for Marylebone London, with Virgin and Child at the top and a Latin motto below 'Fiat Secundum Verbum Tuum' (let it be done according to your word); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUN...  read more

Code: 65732

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War early period 'Beddington, Carshalton and Wallington Division Defence League badge'; celluliod tin button, gold rim, blue title surround, red centre bearing white shield displaying a 'K'; the reverse with early feature round buttonhole fitting. Good condition, minimal foxing, no cracking.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 65731

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War early period 'Shropshire Volunteer Training Corps badge', gilt brass blue enamel title strap, three leopards faces (the loggerheads) to the solid centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Robinson & Co The Square Shrewsbury' and with official issue number '792'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, g...  read more

Code: 65729

A scarce original First World War circa 1914 period 'Muswell Hill East Finchley and District VTC lapel badge' gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre inscribed 'TRAINING CORPS' on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with early feature round buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 65728

A rare original First World War period '1915 Bristol Volunteer Training Corps badge' small gilt brass circular convex example, Crowned crossed rifles '1915 BRISTOL' between the stocks with 'VTC' across the centre, these feature inlaid with black enamel; the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe fitting,...  read more

Code: 65727

180.00 GBP

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A very scarce surviving First World War 1914 period '
Kitchener's New Army Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee Enlisted thick layered card substantial made badge' possibly worn as a cap, badge depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag. Good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fitting.
Diameter 38mm. In 1914 Colston Hall Bristol was turned into a recruiting centre.  read more

Code: 65726

120.00 GBP

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A very scarce surviving First World War 1914 period '
Kitchener's New Army Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee Enlisted card badge' depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag; the reverse with maker's details 'W.H. MOGRIDGE & CO. BRISTOL'. Fair condition, complete with original pin fitting, fading and scuffs.
Diameter 38mm. In 1914 Colston Hall Bristol was turned into a recruiting ...  read more

Code: 65725

60.00 GBP

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A rare surviving First World War 1914 period 'New Bristol 12th Battalion (Bristol’s Own) Gloucestershire Regiment celluloid tin button recruiting badge' depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag; Fair condition, original pin fitting now rusty and delicate, foxing and cracks.
Diameter 32mm. Many of the men who volunteered in the first months of the war formed the 12th Battalion of the Glouc...  read more

Code: 65724

120.00 GBP

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