A scarce original large celluloid tin button badge issued on the day, to those attending the 'National Service Rally' which was held in Hyde Park London, in the early part of 1939 to promote and to recruit to all the different services of the war effort, the central number '59' denoting which part of the parade ground you were designated. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings...  read more

Code: 66540

65.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1930's 'B.B.C. Radio Circle membership badge'; gilt brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a rising sun in gold translucent enamel with rabbit and bird on green ground to the fore and early feature 'LONDON' area title suspended below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham'.Very good condition, complete with ori...  read more

Code: 66539

A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Associated Equipment Company small brass promotional lapel badge' bearing 'AEC' company distinct logo in blue and white enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St Birmingham' (a format of the address used between c.1929 and 1932). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel intact.
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Code: 66538

50.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Alvis Car Company salesman promotional badge' in the form of an inverted triangle inlaid with red enamel and bearing the very distinct company logo; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Hockley St Birmingham' and 'Reg 632818' a registration design and patent year for 1914. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitt...  read more

Code: 66537

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa1935 'Up Narkover gilt and enamel pin badge'; small size shield, divided into four, depicting a pick, a shovel, handcuffs and prison uniform broad arrows; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 22mm.
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Code: 66536

25.00 GBP

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A rare original 'Butlin's Photographic Services pin badge'; chromium plated shield inlaid with red enamel and depicting a vintage Box Camera to the centre between black two title scrolls; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Ld Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel. an excellent example.
Height approx 26mm.  read more

Code: 66535

A scarce original circa 1925 period 'Girl Guides Swallow bird patrol emblem felt cloth badge' the reverse with grey hessian herringbone backing, complete with corresponding blue and white wool knot, both in very good used condition.
Diameter approx 49mm.  read more

Code: 66534

20.00 GBP

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A good original Cold War period 'Royal Naval Auxiliary Service hat badge', large gilt circular, naval crowned, rope edged example, the centre with applied enamel disc depicting an exploding mine on water and titled 'R.N.X.S.'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings, backing plate and split pin, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 50mm.
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Code: 66533

25.00 GBP

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A rare original '1915 Polo enthusiasts annual membership badge'; crowned circular gilt example inlaid with dark red enamel, displaying white laurel sprays joined at the base by a ribbon bow; the reverse impressed in relief 'Ranelagh Club 1915' and with official issue 'No.2112. Excellent condition, complete with original suspension ring to attach to a fob, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Di...  read more

Code: 66532

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original Edwardian period 'St Mary Le Bone Infirmary qualified nurses medal'; large bronzed example the reverse inscribed 'HILDA M. BISHOP. 1920 - 1923'. Very good condition, complete with original navy blue ribbed silk ribbon and bronzed suspension bar.
Diameter 38mm.
Height approx 82mm.  read more

Code: 66531

150.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1908 to 1921 full size unmarked silver tippet badge; Crowned oval medal bearing 'Territorial Force Nursing Service' surround with an additional scroll 'Fortitudo Mea Dues' the fretted centre depicting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and 'J.R.Gaunt London' suspension pin bar.
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Code: 66530

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original full sized George V period 'Royal Red Cross second class award medal' housed in its 'Garrard & Co' velvet lined fitted leather case in good order. Very good condition, complete with original silk bow suspension bar with pin fitting in good working order, no defects to the red translucent enamel .  read more

Code: 66529

340.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa pre 1939 period 'Girl Guides Tawny Owl Assistant badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with yellowy orange translucent enamel, depicting a beautifully feathered wise owl, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London' 'Regd No 688485' a registered, design and patent date of 1922. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage...  read more

Code: 66437

A rare original pre-1930 'Girl Guides Daisy flower patrol emblem badge', green, pink and white embroidered flower on large felt cloth backing, the reverse with grey hessian lining. Very good clean condition.
Diameter approx 48mm.  read more

Code: 66528

A rare original '1955 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'R.E.Pearce Henley-on-Thames' 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official issue number 'No.801'. Very good condition, no defects to the enamel, complete with original cord.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxford...  read more

Code: 66527

450.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1960's period 'Miller Dynamo Lighting for Bicycles promotional blue and white celluloid tin button badge' depicting the cycle accessory and bearing the red diamond 'Miller' logo. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal foxing.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 66526

A scarce original early pre war period 'Gorleston-on-Sea holiday camp badge'; star pattern gilt example, displaying a highly enamelled early representation of the camp. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no loss of enamel.
Height approx 27mm.
'Gorleston Holiday Camp' was situated on Bridge Road, Gorleston on Sea, Great Yarmouth where people spent their summe...  read more

Code: 66525

A very scarce original Second World War period 'Newport Spitfire Fund Welsh fundraising badge' for the much needed fighter aircraft for the Royal Air Force, in the form of a celluloid tin button badge depicting a blue spitfire plane on red background. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remains vibrant, minimal foxing, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 66524

A very rare original example of a pre-war 'Robertson's Golly footballer badge', with white hands wearing a yellow V-neck waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' with red and white ball; the reverse impressed in relief with a 'REGd 808442' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1936 and maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complet...  read more

Code: 66523

A scarce original First World War period 'Red Cross & St John red printed celluloid tin button badge', bearing a white cross inscribed 'Help The Wounded' 'April 23 24 June'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minimal foxing.
Diameter approx 22mm.
Published: Saturday 10 April 1915
Newspaper: Gloucestershire Echo.
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Code: 66522

25.00 GBP

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