A very scarce original circa Second World War period 'H.M.S. Hood pink cotton full sized handkerchief' hand embroidered to one corner in black, white, grey and blue cotton silk is a representation of the ill-fated battleship. Good condition, folded, colours remain bright,

Size approx 125 x 118mm.  read more

Code: 65314

A scarce undeniably ORIGINAL post Second World War circa 1947 period 'Womens Land Army 8 year service armband'; full length yellow felt armlet with green overlay to the centre bearing yellow embroidered crowned 'WLA' to centre flanked by eight incorporated red diamonds representing the years served. Good little condition, with original button fasteners, some old moth speckles to yellow felt.  read more

Code: 65313

A scarce undeniably ORIGINAL Second World War period 'Womens Land Army armband'; full length red felt armlet, green embroidered crowned 'WLA' to centre flanked by four incorporated diamonds, representing four years service, plus an additional two hand sewn one year triangle badges. Good used condition, with original button fasteners, moth free.  read more

Code: 65312

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse without details Good condition, some rust spots and minor staining, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 65311

25.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL wartime period 'Womens Land Army armband'; full length red felt armlet, green embroidered crowned 'WLA' to centre flanked by four incorporated diamonds, representing four years service, plus an additional thee hand sewn one year six months triangle badges. Very good clean moth free condition, with original button fasteners.
Width approx 76mm.  read more

Code: 63983

A scarce original Second World War period beautiful 'Royal Air Force RAF lucky wishbone pin badge' the centre mounted with a small RAF wings, with polished monogram within finely feathered wings. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 39mm.  read more

Code: 65310

30.00 GBP

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A good original example of an early post 1953 die-stamped brass other ranks 'Royal Air Force cap badge', Queen Elizabeth II Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good used condition, minimal service wear, verdigris small spot laurel leaf front right side.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 65309

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original Elizabeth II post 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge' similar to the wartime version made by the Royal Mint, but displaying a Queen's Crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 65308

A scarce original pre 1953 late issue unmarked silver 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge', made by the Royal Mint but without an issue number. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 65307

A scarce original First World War 1914 period fine quality 'Royal Flying Corps gold sweetheart brooch'; polished RFC monogram within crowned laurel wreath on lined ground, flanked by small finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed '9ct Gold' and maker's details 'A.Bros' (Ahronsberg Brothers Birmingham). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings with replacement hook with safety ro...  read more

Code: 65306

A scarce original First World War period Royal Flying Corps gilt brass button, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Armfield & Co Ld Birmingham.' Very good condition, complete with original shank, minimal service wear.
Diameter approx 22mm.  read more

Code: 65305

A scarce original circa 1912 to 1918 period 'Royal Flying Corps die-cast bronze collar badge' with fine detail. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height approx 34mm.  read more

Code: 65304

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1912 to 1918 period 'Royal Flying Corps die-cast bronze cap badge' with fine detail. Good condition, complete with ONLY one of two blade fittings, patina patchy.
Height 44mm.
On the 13 April 1912 King George V signed a royal warrant establishing the 'Royal Flying Corps. The 'RFC' and the RNAS 'Royal Naval Air Service' merged on 1st April 1918 to form the 'R...  read more

Code: 65303

60.00 GBP

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A well made wartime period brass ornament, scratch-built one-off example skillfully made in the form of a First World War submarine from whatever materials were to hand at the time, raised on brass base complemented to each corner with a steel shrapnel ball.
Length approx 230mm.
Trench art items were made by soldiers, sailors and prisoners of war.  read more

Code: 65302

250.00 GBP

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A superb quality Interwar period heavy weight bronze desk ornament, modelled in fine detail on the style of a British Army 'Vickers Medium Mark II Tank'; the turret opens by a push down catch attached to the gun barrel to reveal a cedar wood lined box, which would suggest it was designed possibly for cigarettes. Very good
magnificent example.
Length approx 182mm. Width approx 90mm.  read more

Code: 65301

380.00 GBP

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A very scarce original '1965 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '648'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord, gilt finish remains bright.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on...  read more

Code: 65300

A very scarce original '1968 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '721'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord, gilt finish remains bright.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on...  read more

Code: 65299

A scarce original '1970 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '2715'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord, gilt finish remains bright.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Tha...  read more

Code: 65298

A scarce original '1972 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '1284'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord, gilt finish remains bright.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Tha...  read more

Code: 65296

A rare original circa 1948 period 'Royal Air Force Ocean Weather Service ratings badge'; circular navy blue felt cloth example bearing light blue embroidered title surround, with 'S' central letter on dark purply blue background. Good condition, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter approx 46mm.  read more

Code: 65295