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A good original Fighting Forces Comforts Fund badge, for the wartime appeal launched in March 1941, in the form of a die-stamped lightly gilded metal miniature military tin hat sold for 6d, with all proceeds raised going to the comfort fund South Australia. Good condition, some minor wear. Height 28mm. Information gained from a report in The Barrier Miner Newspaper Wednesday 19 March 1941. The Barrier Miner was a daily broadsheet newspaper published in Broken Hill in far western New South Wales from 1888 to 1974.
Code: 62382
20.00 GBP
An exceptionally good original end of war period patriotic celluloid tin button badge', depicting the crossed flags of the British Union Jack, Americain Stars and Stripes and Russia's Flag bearing hammer and sickle symbol, all in vivid colouring with the declaration 'Save To Win The Peace 1945'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remains bright. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 62338
35.00 GBP
A scarce original wartime charity fundraisers 'Northumberland & Durham War Needs Fund badge'; circular gilt brass example, depicting in relief a fighter plane, a warship and a heavy artillery gun, within a blue enamel title surround, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 23mm.
Code: 62194
SOLD
A scarce original 'Forest of Dean 1941 war weapons week celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War in the week of 'April 19 - 26 1941'. Very good condition, complete with original pin, colour remain bright, no sign of any foxing. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 60353
A scarce original wartime period 'Salute The Soldier Plymouth celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, it potrays a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting, colours bright, an excellent example. Diameter 24mm. The Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Games (1914-96) the great designer of the Festival of Britain logo and numerous well known war and travel posters etc.
Code: 52893
30.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Forest of Dean 1941 war weapons week large size celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War in the week of 'May 24th-31 1941', the rim with maker's details 'Thos Fattorini Ltd. Regent St. B'Ham.1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin, colours remain bright, minimal foxing. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 60021
A scarce original wartime period 'Troops Welfare celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, the centre depicting the Coat of Arms of Hertfordshire. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 59707
A scarce original wartime period 'Salute The Soldier celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, it portrays a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright. Diameter 25mm. The Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Games (1914-96) the great designer of the Festival of Britain logo and numerous well known war and travel posters etc.
Code: 59447
34.00 GBP
A scarce 1941 Cirencester Area War Weapons Week celluloid tin button badge, sold to raise funds during Second World War, the rim with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham". Good condition, complete with original pin fitting. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 58743
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Keep The Flag Flying fundraising celluloid tin button badge' depicting the 'Australian National Flag a Blue Ensign' on gold coloured ground. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minor rust spots to reverse. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 56714
A good original Second World War period 'Fighting Forces Comfort Fund celluloid tin button badge'; Australian made large example depicting a patriotic 'Union Flag' 'FFCF logo and inscribed 'Army Empire Appeal 1941'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, colours remain bright. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 56409
A scarce original circa 1946 'Keep The Flag Flying celluloid tin button fundraising badge' depicting the 'Canadian Red Ensign' with gold coloured maple leaf. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colour remains bright, some foxing and rust to reverse. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 55897
An exceptionally good wartime period 'United We Stand celluloid tin button fundraising badge' depicting the crosed flags of Britain and Russia in vivid colouring with the declaration 'Lets Go Forward Together'. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fitting, colour remains bright, no sign of any foxing. Diameter 24mm.
Code: 55896
A scarce original Second World War period 'Russian War Relief RWR For Service badge'; small gilded silver rectangular pin bar inlaid with red enamelling, bearing Oriental hallmark and maker's details to reverse. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Size 28 x 8mm.
Code: 55233
A very rare Second World War period 'Tank Fund Chilwell badge' in the form of a gilt and enamel 'British Tank' probably worn by a Nottinghamshire volunteer collecting for the fund, the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fitings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Width 37mm. Height 19mm.
Code: 53510
A scarce 'Salute The Soldier, Barnstaple Savings Area badge', sold to raise funds during Second World War, depicting a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting, colours bright, an excellent example. Diameter 25mm. The Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Games (1914-96) the great designer of the Festival of Britain logo and numerous well known war and travel posters etc.
Code: 52892
A good wartime campaign celluloid disc, 'IT All Depends On ME' on one side "For Victory And Freedom" on the other, sold during the war to place on objects used everyday such as a key ring, to remind the people working tirelessly for the war effort of the importance of their work and to keep their spirits raised. Good condition, colour remains clear, some minor surface scratches. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 52826
A scarce 1941 Brierley Hill War Weapons Week celluloid tin button badge, sold to raise funds during Second World War, the edge with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham". Very good condition, original pin fitting. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 52360
A rare celluloid tin button badge, displaying a British Tank, sold to raise funds during Second World War, the edge with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham". Poor condition, original pin fitting, heavy foxing and rust. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 51546
A scarce 1944 paper badge, set in a tin surround and backing, sold to raise funds during Second World War, depicting a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Superb condition, no rust, colours bright. Diameter 31mm. Designed by Abram Games (1914-96) the great designer of the Festival of Britain logo and numerous well known war and travel posters etc.
Code: 51184
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