Royal Air Force RAF pilot's wing biplane badge
A very scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force classical style gilt brooch with dangling biplane', believed to have been made by 'Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd Birmingham' but unmarked. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 43mm.
Height approx 40mm. read more
60.00 GBP
Primrose League Cycling Corps badge
A very rare original Victorian period 'Primrose League Cycling Corps pin badge' large gilt blue enamel title strap, eight star points radiating from the voided centre to represent a cycle wheel, with primrose motto at the hub; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'W.O. Lewis Birm'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height appro... read more
250.00 GBP
1968 Henley Royal Regatta stewards enclosure badge
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 '2192'. 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-o... read more
160.00 GBP
1950 Goodwood BARC membership badge & guest
A scarce original gentlemen membership and guest, matching pair of ' British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1950 badges', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and both impressed with official issue numbers 'No 514'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and reverse pin fitting, top pin now absent, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. read more
1949 Goodwood BARC membership guest badge
A scarce original 'British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1949 guest badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue numbers 'No 332'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. read more
1949 Goodwood BARC membership badge
A scarce original gentlemen's 'British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1949 badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue numbers 'No 597'. Very good condition, complete with original cord, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. read more
Brooklands Automobile Racing Club BARC 1920 rare set of cased badges
A rare antique set of '1920 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel membership badges, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Dobson & Sons 110 New Bond St. W.' and all with matching official issue numbers 'No 1155'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright and housed in original presentation card box w... read more
2500.00 GBP
Royal Dublin Fusiliers small brass tunic button 1901 to 1922
A good original 1901 to 1922 period 'Royal Dublin Fusiliers brass button'; embossed grenade bearing a King's Crown within title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'HOBSON & SONS LEXINGTON ST LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter 19mm.
Worn until 1922 when the Regiment was disbanded on the inception of the Irish Free State. read more
Royal Irish Regiment Victorian Officer's tunic button by Pitt & Co
A scarce original circa 1881 to 1901 period 'Royal Irish Regiment tunic button'; Victorian Crowned circlet bearing the motto 'Virtutis Namurcensis Praemium' (Reward for Valour at Namur) with Harp to centre, all set within Shamrock sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'PITT & Co 50 ST. MARTINS LANE LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank, original gilt finish now worn back to ... read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 Lord Kitchener 'I WANT YOU' advertisement recruitment tin button badge
A very scarce original First World War early circa 1914 period 'Lord Kitchener recruitment advertising celluloid tin button badge' in the form of black and white photographic image of 'Lord Kitchener' wearing the cap of a British field marshal, he stares and points at the viewer calling them to enlist in the British Army and inscribed 'I WANT YOU' this set on a red, white and blue coloured patr... read more
60.00 GBP
Royal Jordanian Air Force officers cap badge
A rare original early period fine quality 'Royal Jordanian Air Force officer's cap badge'; silver bullion and green woven cloth Crown of Jordan over silvered eagle and silver wire sprays, mounted on dark blue felt cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian lining with manufacturers number 'E I 451'. Good used condition.
Height approx 67mm. read more
120.00 GBP
Joan the Wad Queen of the Pixies Cornish Good Luck Charm
A good original early 20th century period 'Joan the Wad Queen of the Pixies cast brass pendant charm' with large loop to attach to key ring, chain, ribbon etc. the reverse is crudely stamped 'TRADE MARK No 529109' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1908. Good uncleaned condition.
Height 51mm.
'Joan is thought to use her Wad (Torch) to light the way to safety and good l... read more
Boer War General Lord Roberts VC photographic portrait fundraising badge
A good original Boer War period celluloid pendant pin badge depicting a black and white sepia image of 'General Lord Roberts' within gilt metal surround. Good condition, complete with old replacement single pin fitting.
Diameter 31mm. read more
London Irish Rifles Old Comrades Association lapel badge
A scarce original vintage period oval brass example in the form of a green enamel title surround 'LONDON IRISH RIFLES OLD COMRADES ASSOCn'; the centre bearing an embossed gilt Crowned Harp within shamrock surround on dark green enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FATTORINI & SONS Ld BRADFORD WORKS BIRMINGHAM'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel f... read more
60.00 GBP
The Connaught Rangers brass cap badge
A scarce original 1901 to 1922 period 'Connaught Rangers brass cap badge'; Harp of Erin with voided strings, surmounted by a King's Crown, the reverse retaining its original crimped slider and strengtheners to the crown.
Worn until 1922 when the Regiment was disbanded on the inception of the Irish Free State. read more
Manchester City Football Club player Francis Lee portrait badge
A very scarce original circa 1967–1974 period 'Manchester City Football Club celluloid pin button badge' bearing a black and white printed portrait of the forward player, inscribed in blue 'FRANCIS LEE MANCHESTER CITY'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 30mm. read more
45.00 GBP
Chelsea Football Club supporters badge
A scarce original circa vintage period 'Chelsea Football supporters club pin badge'; large square chromium plated example with celluloid insert disc to centre bearing ceremonial lion holding a staff (logo used 1953 to 1986) inscribed 'CHELSEA F.C.'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, central disc reglued at some stage
Height 26mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Chelsea Football Club supporters V For Victory badge
A scarce original circa vintage period 'Chelsea Football supporters club pin badge'; large chromium plated example in the form of a 'V' with celluloid insert disc to centre bearing ceremonial lion holding a staff (logo used 1953 to 1986) within a Queen Elizabeth II style crown, inscribed 'CHELSEA THE KINGS'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratches to ce... read more
60.00 GBP
Chelsea Football Club supporters badge c.1950
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Chelsea Football supporters club pin badge'; large gilt brass example, inlaid with light blue and whie enamel, the centre depicting a 'ceremonial lion holding a staff'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel
Diameter 32mm. read more
45.00 GBP
1934 Henley Royal Regatta Stewards Enclosure badge
A rare original early 20th century '1934 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham 'Not Transferable' and official low issue number '587'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-... read more
1800.00 GBP