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A rare original Great War period 'Belgian Field Hospital cap badge'; gilded brass white enamel shield with a large red cross and tri-part title scroll below, the reverse impressed 'Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with two original loops fittings, some stress lines to left scroll and surface scratches to shield, gilt finish remains bright. Height 33mm.
Code: 59728
150.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Empress Club for ladies badge'; fine quality gilded strap inlaid with white enamel dated 1914 and bearing the Latin motto 'Fortiter Fideliter' (Strongly Faithful), red enamel Maltese cross to voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'Empress Club' to which is threaded a black watered silk bow tie. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 40mm. The 'Empress Club' Dover Street was founded in 1897. It was used as a War Hospital Supply Depot London West District 4243 during the First World War.
Code: 59589
75.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'French Wounded Emergency Fund badge'; gilded brass oval convex example inlaid with white enamel, the centre displaying a red cross shield surmounted by a cockerel; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 33mm. President: H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught. Under the Authority of THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT and The Patronage of H.E. The BRITISH AMBASSADOR in Paris. Recognised By The British Red Cross Society' HEADQUARTERS: 44, Lowndes Square, London, S.W.1. A small excerpt from a 'French Wounded Emergency Fund October 1917 Quarterly Bulletin': The French Wounded Emergency Fund, an English Society managed by an English Committee, was established in 1914 to assist the French Military Hospitals. In a few months it did so much good work that the FRENCH GOVERNMENT gave it their special authority to visit the hospitals, and to send its supplies free of dues and freight. Early in the present year the urgent call for help from the villages in the reconquered region of the Somme was one to which the fund felt bound to respond. The FRENCH GOVERNMENT has entrusted a group of villages to the Fund's care, and a staff of devoted workers is now employed in this work of mercy.
Code: 59375
120.00 GBP
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
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
A rare original Great War period 'Ambulance Column attached to London District badge'; circular silver example bearing an enamelled 'Red Cross' to the centre, title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917, unusual maker's details "L&S" (Levi & Salaman, Birmingham) and impressed with official issue number "345". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, very minor surface scratches. Diameter 26mm. The 'Ambulance Column attached to London District' was a World War 1 raised unit (1914 to 1919) formed for the transporting of sick and wounded soldiers by ambulances from 'London Train Stations' to various hospitals in and around London.
Code: 55637
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 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 scarce First World War period badge worn by a volunteer collector raising funds for the cause; gilded brass circular example bearing a 'Red Cross' and title surround 'West Hartlepool's Help To Allied Hospitals'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 54573
60.00 GBP
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
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