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A scarce original '1914 Prince of Wales War Fund badge depicting the coloured united flags of Britain, France, Belgium and Russia on card insert within unmarked silver fluted surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'TDP&Ss.Ld'. Very good condition, complete with original looped lapel fitting. Diameter 23mm. A National Relief Fund was set up with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.
Code: 63022
40.00 GBP
A rare original circa 1936 period complete set of silver spoons produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place; the front of each displaying the head and shoulders portrait of the future King wearing a Royal Navy cap and the bowl impressed 'Coronation Edward VIII 1937'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details 'B.B.S.Ld' (Barker Brothers Silver Ltd). Very good condition, housed in their original velvet lined fitted case which is very good condition, outer red leatherette fabric shabby. Height of each 94mm.
Code: 62995
180.00 GBP
A good original Edward VIII souvenir silver plated aluminium alloy medal, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. The obverse with Crowned bust right and title 'H.M.King Edward VIII'. The reverse with 'British Made' and embossed with the City of London Arms "Ascended Throne 20th Jan 1936" scroll below and inscribed 'To Commemorate The Coronation of King Edward VIII at Westminster Abbey 12th May 1937'. Very good clean condition, complete with original red, white and blue silk ribbon and safety pin fitting, minimal wear. Diameter 38mm.
Code: 62854
20.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1914 'The Prince of Wales National Relief Fund fundraising celluloid tin button badge' bearing Prince of Wales plumes, coronet and motto resting within 'National Relief Fund' curved scroll; the reverse retaining its original promotional sponsors card insert inscribed 'Lowe & Sons Jewellers Chester'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour remains bright, minor foxing. Diameter 25mm. A National Relief Fund was formed with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.
Code: 62853
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1914 'The Prince of Wales National Relief Fund fundraising charity badge'; large oval shaped example, inlaid with red enamel, bearing gilt Prince of Wales plumes and coronet, within title surround 'Waste Paper Collection N.R.F'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact. Height 30mm. A National Relief Fund was formed with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.
Code: 62852
A scarce original circa 1914 'The Prince of Wales National Relief Fund bronzed medallion'; the obverse bearing a head and shoulder portrait of the young Prince in Royal Navy full dress uniform, the reverse with a large embossed Prince of Wales plumes, coronet and motto. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring, minimal edge knocks, with an additional red, white and blue silk ribbon. Diameter 31mm. A National Relief Fund was set up with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.
Code: 62833
SOLD
A scarce original Edward VIII badge produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place in the form of a small chromium plated, patriotic red, white and blue enamel 'Edward VIII cypher' cravat pin. Very good condition, complete with original spiral turned, single pin fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height of badge front 20mm. Length 51mm.
Code: 62832
A good original alluminuim medal, struck for the 'British Empire Union' for distribution to children throughout the Empire on 24 May 1926 for 'Empire Day'; the obverse with bust of the 'Prince of Wales' facing left, the reverse depicting an ancient galley, seen through the archway of a stone bridge; above a radiate sun. 'FOR GOD. KING. AND. EMPIRE'. Good condition, retaining original red, white and blue ribbon. Diameter 38mm.
Code: 62433
A good original circa 1919 period 'Prince Edward, The Prince of Wales paper flag day fundraising badge', depicting a cut out black and white portrait photograph of the future King in Royal Navy uniform, inscribed 'Copyright Vandyk'. Good condition, the original pin flap and pin fitting now ABSENT. Height 52mm.
Code: 62432
15.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Prince Edward, The Prince of Wales tour of the Far East souvenir badge'; chromium plated deco style example depicting a black and white portrait photograph of the young future King in Welsh Guards uniform. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting. Width 50mm. Height 24mm.
Code: 62431
A very scarce original Edward VIII Coronation Sceptre Souvenir produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place, accompanied by it original card backing inscribed 'Coronation Souvenir 1937 Hat or Scarf Pin' 'Exact Replica of the King's Royal Sceptre' 'British Made' and displaying an 'Edward Crown'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright, card slightly toned. Length 9cm.
Code: 62425
A scarce original Edward VIII pair badges produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place and preserved on its original card backing in the form of a patriotic enamelled 'Union Flag', the centre with circular recess which was designed to hold a plastic photographic head and shoulder image of the King, but sadly missing due to the fact that they were only lightly stuck in place. An additional chromium plated red, white and blue enamel 'Edward VIII cypher' stick pin badge accompanies this very colourfully printed display card inscribed 'Coronation 1937' 'Made in England'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, some age wear and creasng.
Code: 62424
A scarce original fine quality Edward VIII gilt metal medal, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. The obverse with Crowned bust right and inscribed 'Edward VIII King And Emperor', the reverse an allegorical figure of Britannia standing frontal, holding crown within a portico, River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and battleship in the background, titled 'Crowned A.D. 1937'; complete with original display card inscribed 'Coronation Souvenir' 'British Made' and contained in a red, white and blue cardboard box, this with age wear and corners split. Medal in very good mint condition, complete with original ribbon, Crowned suspension bar with single pin fitting and waxed paper envelope, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62423
A scarce original Edward VIII souvenir badge, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place in the form of silvered Royal Cypher mounted on chromium plated bar. Very good condition. Width of badge 47mm. Height 24mm.
Code: 61547
An exceptionally good original circa 1919 period 'Prince Edward, The Prince of Wales paper flag day fundraising badge', depicting a cut out black and white portrait photograph of the future King in Royal Navy uniform, inscribed 'Copyright Vandyk'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin flap and pin fitting. Height 52mm.
Code: 61546
A scarce original photographic souvenir 'King Edward VIII celluloid tin button badge' produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor surface scratches. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 61545
A scarce original small pattern photographic souvenir 'King Edward VIII celluloid tin button badge' of unusual colouring, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 61544
A very scarce original 'Prince Edward, The Prince of Wales tour of the Far East souvenir numbered badge'; pressed tin gilt disc, the centre with an applied black and white portrait photograph of the young future King in Welsh Guards uniform and suspended from a Crowned bar, the reverse impressed with the number '264' and marker's details 'Ges Ger'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, image with dent to the centre. Diameter 20mm. Height 40mm.
Code: 61455
A scarce original Edward VIII souvenir badge, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place, in the form of a chromium plated Sceptre decorated with glass cut to resemble diamonds, with a figure of eight title scroll inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, one stone absent. Width 51mm.
Code: 60942
A scarce original circa 1920's 'British & Foreign Sailors Society's Appeal' celluloid tin button badge, portraying a black and white portrait of the young Prince of Wales wearing a Royal Navy cap with caption below 'I do hope that the appeal will meet with a hearty response'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing, rust to reverse, minor scratches to front. Diameter 33mm. In 1925 the 'British and Foreign Sailors Society' name was changed to become 'The British Sailors' Society'.
Code: 60941
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