The Missions To Seamen gold bullion felt cloth enamel cap badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 'The Missions To Seamen cap badge'; black felt padded example bearing gold wire bullion laurel wreath, pinned to the centre a silver plated flag inlaid with blue enamel, displaying the "Flying Angel Symbol'; the reverse with black cotton herringbone lining and traces of old label. Good condition, bullion a little dull with spots of verdigris, the badge ret... read more
RMS Lusitania Cunard Line commemorative medal case and certificate
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 St... read more
RMS Alcantara RMSP Company shipping line 1949 silver wheel badge
A scarce original post-war period 'R.M.S Alcantara ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1949 and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27... read more
RMSP Araguaya shipping line silver wheel badge
A scarce original pre 1930 'R.M.S.P. Araguaya ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
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RMSP Almanzora shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S.P. Almanzora ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for minor surface scratches to the f... read more
RMS Arlanza RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S Arlanza ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
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SS Atlantis RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original post 1929 'S.S.Atlantis ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a tiny pin hole nick at the 4 o'clock pos... read more
SS Empress of Australia Canadian Pacific 1936 silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original fine quality 'S.S.Empress of Australia ship's wheel brooch', mounted to the centre a highly enamelled maple leaf representing the Canadian voyages this Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' shipping line company ship undertook; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details "R.Bros" (Randle Brothers). Very good condition, retaining original pin... read more
Merchant Navy Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original earlier circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', the reverse with indistinct Naval maker's details "Monne?" complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
30.00 GBP
Merchant Navy Senior Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Senior Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
35.00 GBP
Royal Mail Lines shipping line officers bullion cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Royal Mail Lines officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting within gold wire bullion laurel wreath; the reverse with black hessian lining, complete with cap band. Very good condition, bullion remains bright. An excellent example.
Height approx 75mm. read more
Port of London Authority petty officer gold bullion cap badge
A good original circa 1940's 'Port of London Authority petty officer cap badge'; gold wire bullion Naval Crowned double rope edge circle, the centre portraying a sea-lion with trident, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, no sign of any moth.
Height approx 71mm.
Width approx 50mm. read more
35.00 GBP
British and Irish Steam Packet Company officer's cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'British and Irish Steam Packet Company officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting on gold wire bullion laurel wreath displaying shamrocks, with the initials "B&ISO Co.Ld" above; the reverse with waxed black hessian lining slightly detached at top. Very good condition, bullion remains bright., no signs of any moth.
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Peninsular and Oriental P&O shipping line Stratton powder compact
A very attractive original circa 1970's late 1980's 'Peninsular and Oriental (P&O) Shipping Line powder compact souvenir'; chic looking black enamel scalloped edge example mounted with a gilt quartered saltire flag inlaid with red, white, blue and yellow enamel; the reverse with multi star decoration and impressed to the centre with maker's details "Stratton Made in England". Very good ... read more
60.00 GBP
Common Bros Hindustan Steam Shipping Company tanker badge
A very scarce original circa 1930's 'Common Bros / Hindustan Steam Shipping Co officer's cap badge'; the centre mounted with the companies quartered gilt and enamel flag, on gold wire bullion wreath, the reverse with black hessian paper lining. Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, bullion remains bright.
Height approx 50mm.
Width approx 73mm. read more
90.00 GBP
SA Vaal Union-Castle Safmarine shipping line spoon 1966 -1977
A scarce original circa 1960's period 'S.A. Vaal souvenir spoon', chromium plated example, the finial displaying a brass and enamel circular badge with 'Safmarine' company flag within a blue enamel title circlet. Excellent condition, enamel perfect and contained in its original cardboard presentation box.
Length 118mm.
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30.00 GBP
MV Llangibby Castle shipping line spoon 1929 -1954
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'MV Llangibby Castle souvenir spoon', chromium plated example, the finial displaying a brass and enamel circular badge with 'Union-Castle Line' company flag within a blue enamel title strap. Very good condition, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Length 115mm.
'MV Llangibby Castle' was a passenger liner of the Union-Castl... read more
30.00 GBP
TSS Voltaire Lamport & Holt shipping line pocket knife
An interesting pre-1939 scarce original 'T.S.S. Voltaire souvenir pocket knife'; fine quality example, the composite handle resembling mother of pearl, inlaid with ships silhouette in steel to front, name of the ship to reverse and bearing a single steel blade impressed "Foreign" with fisherman holding catch logo. Very good condition.
Length approx 79mm.
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Ellerman & Bucknall Steamship Co Shipping Line cap badge
A scarce original pre-war 'Ellerman & Bucknall S.S.Co.Ld officer's cap badge'; the companies blue flag bearing three white diamonds with 'E & B' red initials and displaying a blue (John Reeves Ellerman) 'JRE' pennant above; superimposed on a gold wire bullion wreath, the reverse with black hessian paper lining with the name of the wearer "A.Walter" in white paint. Good condition, servic... read more
RMS Scythia Cunard shipping line ships wheel badge
A scarce original 'RMS Scythia Shipping Line gilt and enamel brooch', the Cunard Line company enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a blue enamel ship's wheel. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with small chip to the flag bottom left, under glaze stress marks not affecting the surface enamel.
Diameter 27mm. read more