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A scarce original Great War period '1914 -1919 War Services Rendered badge'; finely made circular pendant with title surround inscribed "ESSEX 120 August 1914 March 1919" the voided centre bearing Red Cross over laurel spray with initials "VAD" within, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with gold suspension ring. Diameter 23mm.
Code: 58206
SOLD
A superb original Great War period rare 'Comforts For Soldiers War Work Depot Brighton badge'; fine quality example bearing the blue enamel 'Arms of Brighton' to the centre between the date scrolls "AUG 1914" and "DEC1918". The reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918, maker's details "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons Birmingham). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 24mm. Width 41mm.
Code: 58189
120.00 GBP
A charming little Great War period figurine pendant in the form of a nurse in full uniform with red cross to her apron; fine quality gilded brass example, the reverse stamped in relief with a "Rd 641307" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1914. Very good condition, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright, complete with original suspension ring. Height with ring approx 35mm.
Code: 57817
A scarce original end of Great War period hospital badge; fine quality laurel wreath, red enamel cross to voided centre, title scroll below "Middleton" inlaid with white enamel, further bi-part scroll "1916" "1919". The reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918, maker's details "WHH" (W H Haseler Ltd, Birmingham) and inscribed to recipient "CLARA COLLINGE". Vey good condition, retaining original pin fittings, red enamel with minor bruises. Height 26mm. Width 47mm.
Code: 57484
A scarce immediate Great War period badge awarded to a 'Territorial Force volunteer worker for war work at the '1st Northern General Hospital, Newcastle'; silver plated oval example, bearing blue enamel title surround "1st N.G. Hospital T.F 1914 Garment Depot 1919", a further red inner scroll "'Appreciation of Services During The War" and displaying a patriotic enamelled "Union Flag" to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Bradford". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Width 33mm. Height 22mm.
Code: 57418
A scarce original First World War period 'Deptford War Hospital Supply Depot London war service gilt and enamel badge' the reverse with maker's details "Caxton Name Plate Co" "Caxton House London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturers infill flaw to lowest point, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 27mm.
Code: 55918
A rare original Great War period '3rd Northern General Hospital Sheffield nurses badge'; gilded brass example bearing a red cross sheild resting on the title "3.N.G.H Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright. Height 30mm. Winter Street Military Hospital (3rd Northern General Hospital)
Code: 55654
140.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Kensington War Hospital Supply Depot war service badge' silver plated circular title surround inlaid with blue enamel, bold red 'streak of lightning' to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Bolton". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 55618
A scarce Great War period bronze full sized medal; within an oak wreath oval surround a shield bearing raised title 'Yarrow Military Hospital 1914-1916', the reverse inscribed "In Recognition of His Sympathetic Help To The Wounded Soldiers" "Presented to A.Lowings" Very good condition, complete with white silk ribbon bearing embroidered red cross and safety pin fittings. Height 83mm.
Code: 55594
A very rare original example of a Second World War period 'Air Raid Precauctions Manchester Royal Infirmary brass and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham" and low issue number "69". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with stress mark and enamel loss. Height 27mm.
Code: 55590
A scarce original Great War period 'Dynblane War Hospital 1918 badge', large circular brass example depicting laurel 'Victory Wreath' surround, the central red cross displaced by a scalloped edge gilt circlet, bearing the Latin motto "Dum Spiro Spero" (While I breathe, I hope), Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 55545
85.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Dover House Manchester War Hospital Supply Workrooms 1916 gilt and enamel war worker's badge'; circular medal with title surround in white, the centre bearing a fretted red rose, all suspended from a blue enamel bar inscribed "Dover House"; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and personalised with the engraved entwined initials "SAW". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 35mm.
Code: 54851
80.00 GBP
A scarce First World War period 'Vernon Institute Auxiliary War Hospital silver gilt and enamel nurse's badge'; red enamel cross on white ground, within a circular blue enamel title surround "Vernon Institute Hospital 1914 1915", mounted on a slim bar, the reverse impressed "Silver", with maker's details "D&F" (Deakin & Francis), and inscribed "In Remembrance of V.I.H.S. Nov 14th 1914 - Feb 28th 1919". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish, no damage to the enamel just a few minor manufacturing firing flaws. Width 51mm. Height 21mm.
Code: 54703
A good quality rare First World War period 'H.M. Queen Mary's R.N. Hospital Southend 1915' nurse's gilt badge bearing Queen Mary's Royal cypher to the centre on white enamel ground within blue enamel oval title. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, very minor stain to reverse. Height 33mm.
Code: 54156
A scarce original Great War period 'Queen Mary Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital Roehampton' gilt and enamel badge, a Crowned circular badge bearing the title "Q.M.C.A.H. Roehampton" and inlaid with mauve enamel, the central blue enamel "M" on domed white enamel ground. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, a few minor surface scratches. Height 33mm. The 'Queen Mary Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital Roehampton, London' was founded in 1915, it was named after Queen Mary who was its patron. It was established at the stately home 'Roehampton House' as a place of rehabilitation for sailors, soldiers and airmen who had lost limbs during war service.
Code: 54117
A scarce original Great War period Bath War Hospital for the wounded & convalescing soldiers gilt nurses badge, highly enamelled and bearing the Arms of Bath City on a red cross within a circular title, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 32mm.
Code: 53289
A rare original St John Hospital Oatlands 1914-1919 gilt and enamel badge. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 30mm. St John Hospital Oatlands was a Auxiliary Military Hospital opened in 1914 by Lady Meux, wife of Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, Naval Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth. It was situated in a large private residence named Oatlands, Kingston Crescent Portsmouth, Hampshire and was lent to the local St John Ambulance Association during the First World War and was equipped with thirty beds.
Code: 52757
A fine quality rare First World War period 'H.M. Queen Mary's Royal Naval Hospital Southend 1915' badge, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details "C & Co" (Carrington & Co London). Very good condition, original pin fitting old replacement hook, no damage to the enamel. Height 29mm.
Code: 52585
A rare First World War period gilt and enamel badge for the Foye House Red Cross Hospital, that was situated in Leigh Woods, Bristol, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 31mm.
Code: 52574
A scarce First World War period bronze and enamel medal, the cross bearing the "Arms of Hove" within a circular title "Hove War Hospital Supply Depot", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, complete with original black silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Overall Height 84mm.
Code: 52489
60.00 GBP
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