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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'R.M.S. Queen Mary gilt and enamel cut out representation souvenir ship badge; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Stratton Birmingham Copyright'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minimal service wear, gilt finish remains bright. Width 38mm.
Code: 62887
25.00 GBP
A rare original circa pre 1939 period 'S S Jervis Bay gilt and enamel ships wheel badge' displaying the blue ensign 'Flag of Australia' to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor surface scratches. Diameter 28mm. SS Jervis Bay was requisitioned as Armed Merchant Cruiser in the Second World War. On the 5th Nov.1940 she was sunk by German cruiser ADMIRAL SCHEER in the Niorth Atlantic.
Code: 62780
SOLD
A good original circa 1960's period 'R.M.S. Sylvania gilt and enamel cut out representation steamer ship badge Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, very minor service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Width 44mm.
Code: 62591
18.00 GBP
A good original circa 1960's period 'Scillonian steamer ship gilt and enamel souvenir pin badge' mounted on its origial display card, in the form of a cut out representation of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company passenger steamer ship, the reverse impressed with curved maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham18' a pattern used between circa 1957 and 1976. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example. Width 40mm. The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company was formed in 1919. There were three ships all named 'Scillonian'. Scillonian (1) circa 1927 to 1956. Scillonian (2) circa 1956 to 1977. Scillonian (3) circa 1977.
Code: 62590
A good example produced as a souvenir after the R.M.S. Queen Mary was officially retired from service in 1967 and sailed to the port of Long Beach, California, United States of America, where she is moored and serves as a tourist attraction, with hotel, restaurants and a museum. In the form of gilt and enamel ships wheel, the Cunard White Star Line company house flag mounted to the centre. Very good condition, mounted on vintage style 'Real Enamel' card backing and complete with pin fittings slightly altered from the originally style examples. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 62448
20.00 GBP
A good original circa mid 1950's period 'S S Empress of Australia gilt and dark blue enamel ships wheel badge' displaying the 'Canadian Pacific Steam Ship Company' red and white chequered flag to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 62343
The 'Lusitania' was sunk by a German submarine on May 7th 1915. She had on board at the time 1,951 passengers and crew, of whom 1,198 perished. This is an exact replica of the medal which was designed in Germany and distributed to commemorate the sinking of the 'Lusitania'. This example was struck in England during the Great War and issued by the 'Lusitania Souvenir Medal Committee' 32, Duke Street, Manchester Square W.1. with all profits going to the 'St. Dunstan's Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel'. Very good condition, minor surface rust, Box of issue and Certificate now ABSENT. Diameter approx 55mm.
Code: 62046
A scarce original circa 1964 period 'S.S.Caesarea' gilt and enamel souvenir pin brooch in the form of a cut out representation of the Channel Islands services passenger ferry ship, bearing blue hull and red funnels. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example. Width 41mm.
Code: 61798
A good original circa 1960's period 'R.M.S.Queen Elizabeth' gilt and enamel souvenir pin brooch in the form of a cut out representation of the Cunard Line ship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example. Width 43mm. 'R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth' was in service for 'Cunard Line' she started her maiden voyage 1940. The ship was completely destroyed by the fire in 1972 and sunk in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Code: 61797
A good original circa 1940's 'R.M.S. Queen Mary shipping line gilt and enamel brooch', the Cunard Line company enamelled house flag mounted to the centre of a the dark blue enamel ships wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with tiny stress line to flag, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 61659
A good original circa 1970's 'M.V. Devonshire shipping line chromium plated anchor badge', with applied gilt and blue enamel title circlet with 'Bibby Line' shipping company house flag displayed to the centre.Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 54mm.
Code: 61652
A good original circa 1939 period commemorative medal; the obverse depicting an embossed representation of the newly built Cunard White Star Line R.M.S. Mauretania ship and inscribed 'Built on Merseyside 1937 - 1939'; the reverse stating that 'This Medallion is Made From Metal From The Old MAURETANIA 1906-1935'. Very good clean condition, complete with its original patriotic red, white and blue silk ribbon with pin fitting, minimal wear. Diameter 34mm. Overall height 77mm.
Code: 61162
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Cunard-White Star Line Officer's cap badge', the Company coat of arms in gilt metal 'a lion holding a globe its hind leg resting upon a torse' within a padded King's Crown and gold bullion wreath. Fair condition, lining and padding backing now ABSENT, bullion dulled. Height 70mm. The 'Cunard-White Star Line' was founded in 1934 with the merger of the Cunard Line and the White Star Line, it was completely bought out by the 'Cunard Line' in 1949.
Code: 61161
A good original circa 1930's 'TSS Ascanius shipping line gilt and enamel badge', the Alfred Holt company enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a the dark blue enamel ships wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact with minor surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 60666
A scarce original vintage 'Alfred Holt & Co shipping line cap badge centre' gilded brass flag inlaid with blue enamel bearing white diamond with 'AH' monogram, the reverse with a two sets of two blade. Good condition, minor service wear to gilt finish to front, no damage to the enamel.. Height with pole 22mm. Width 58mm.
Code: 60665
A good original set of eleven full sized 'Merchant Navy officer's gilt uniform buttons' on original card; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'MAC LEOD (6) Rd 664376' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1918. Very good mint condition, all complete with shanks. Diameter approx 24mm.
Code: 60518
A rare original circa 1920's 'Union Castle Mail Steamship Company badge'; large oval padded example displaying silk embroidered shipping line flag withn gold bullion rope edge border and 'Night Watchman', the reverse with paper lined hession backing. Very good used condition, colour remains bright, bullton toned, a hole to both sides. Height approx 6cm. Width approx 8.8cm.
Code: 60467
140.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1936 period 'R.M.S. Queen Mary gilt pin badge'; oval plaque displaying a representation picture of the ocean liner in coloured enamels, superimposed on fouled anchor with rope edge decoration. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Height 25mm. Width 35mm.
Code: 60406
65.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1967 to 1976 period 'Normandy Ferries gilt ships wheel souvenir badge', displaying the joint organisations split flag, a Dragon on black enamel for the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company and a Leopard on red enamel for the French company 'Societe Anonyme de Gerame et d'Armencent'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 60269
A scarce original circa 1947 'Canadian Pacific Steam Ship Company 'S S Empress of France' gilt and enamel ships wheel badge displaying the shipping line company flag to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 59735
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