A very scarce original 1920 early period 'Girl Guides gold thanks badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1920, maker's details 'JAW&Co' (J A Wylie & Co) and 'Rd No. 668015' a Registration, Design and Patent number for the year 1919. Very good condition, no defects to the enamel.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 66585

150.00 GBP

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A very unusual original Second World War period aircraft badge, skillfully made from a silver coin in the form of a 'Royal Air Force fighter plane' mounted on a 'V' shape piece of salvaged windscreen perspex and sold to raise funds. Very good condition, with an applied brass safety pin fitting with traces of solder.
Size approx 36 x 35mm.  read more

Code: 66583

A rare original First World War period 1914 gilt and enamel circular badge with title surround 'Wigan War Souvenir Xmas 1914' to the centre a symbol of the 'Moot Hall, Wigan, Greater Manchester'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
In 1914 an appeal was launched by the Mayor of Wiga...  read more

Code: 66582

85.00 GBP

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A very scarce circa 1960's vintage period 'Michelin Man double sided aluminium blue and yellow painted enamel shield sign' depicting a running Bibendum holding a CYCLE TYRES red disc; the top left corner inscribed 'C.Y. 50.' Very good original uncleaned condition, with two pair of holes to attach to a protruding arm, colours remain bright.
40 x 52 cm.  read more

Code: 61863

A rare original First World War circa 1916 'Empress's Special Red Cross Order' presentation silver gilt medal in the form of a double headed eagle, bearing red enamel cross on its breast with the cypher of 'Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'HSW&B'. Very good condition, complete with original white, blue and red si...  read more

Code: 66580

A scarce original 'S.W.H brass shoulder title badge. Very good condition, complete with two original loops to reverse. Size approx 45 x 14mm.
The Scottish Women’s Hospital was affiliated to the Women’s Suffragette movement. The Hospital was formed by Elsie Inglis and in 1916 received funding from the London Suffrage Society.  read more

Code: 66579

A very rare original First World War 1914 dated 'National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies Scottish Womens Hospital bronzed medal' by Hazel Armour a Scottish sculptor and medalist, the obverse bearing allegorical figures, the reverse with embossed details 'N.U.W.S.S' '1914' and SCOTTISH WOMENS HOSPITALS' within raised thistle border. Very good condition, complete with silk tartan ribbon.
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Code: 66578

3000.00 GBP

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A scarce original end of the First World War period 'Scottish Womens Hospital badge'; gilt trefoil example bearing blue enamel title surround, joined at the base with the years service '1914-19', the centre embossed with a gilt thistle, flanked by honour scrolls 'FRANCE' and 'SERBIA'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright...  read more

Code: 66577

A rare original turn of the 20th century votes for women supporters 'National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies gilt and enamel badge' portrayed in the 'NUWSS' colours of green, white and red; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St. Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 22mm.
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Code: 66576

A rare original hard to find 'Butlins 1964 Beavers Club silver plated badge. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the painted enamel finish. An excellent example.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65399

90.00 GBP

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A good original post 1952 cold war period 'Royal Naval Mine Watching Service home front lapel badge'; gilt and enamel with applied central enamel disc depicting an exploding mine; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service wear.
Height 30mm.
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Code: 66575

25.00 GBP

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A good original Elizabeth II period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a 'Jambiya' an Arabian dagger and Latin motto 'Uspiam et passim' (Everywhere unbounded), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 66574

A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '1133' and maker's details 'TOYE & Co Ld LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height approx 23mm.
The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of...  read more

Code: 66572

A rare original circa First World War period 'Mounts Bay Penzance Unit Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title surround, embossed black shield bearing fifteen golden bezants from the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall with motto 'ONE AND ALL'. Very good condition, complete with original early pattern round buttonhole fitting, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains ...  read more

Code: 66571

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period small gilt crowned circlet badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed with full title 'HOME GUARD' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height approx 23mm.
Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion fro...  read more

Code: 66570

A very scarce original Second World War period small gilt crowned circlet badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed with scarce full title 'HOME GUARD' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches.
Height approx 23mm.
Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (...  read more

Code: 66429

30.00 GBP

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A rare original early period walking golly with jar 'Robertson's Preserves celluloid tin button promotional badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 66569

80.00 GBP

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A very rare ORIGINAL pre war 'Robertson's Somerset Golly cricketer promotional pin badge', with yellow waistcoat, displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' and resting on a 'SOMERSET' title scroll, the reverse impressed with straight maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' 'REGd APPd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or d...  read more

Code: 66568

A scarce original small pattern Edwardian 'Ocean Steamship Company' Alfred Holt & Son shipping line cap badge, the Company's gilt brass flag inlaid with blue enamel the centre bearing a white diamond with 'AH' monogram, this mounted upon a small gold bullion wreath, the reverse with black hessian paper lining. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel. complete with woollen cap band.
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Code: 66567

A scarce original King George VI period WRNS officer's hat badge, padded dark blue silk cotton embroidered wreath, bearing white stitch between the leaves, with silvered metal fouled anchor to the centre, surmounted by a beige velvet and gold wire King's Crown, the reverse with black cotton backing. Good used condition..
Height approx 66mm.  read more

Code: 66566