A scarce original pre-1941 period 'Observer Corps small matching pair of white metal breast pocket or sleeve uniform buttons' depicting a figure of an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON ENG'. Very good condition.
Diameter approx 16mm.
The 'Observer Corps' was awarded the...  read more

Code: 69830

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1941 to 1952 large silver plate badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor enamel loss below crown. Price reflects.
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Code: 64364

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime pre 1941 silver plated badge with pale blue enamel circlet inscribed 'Forewarned is Forearmed Observer Corps', the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 65392

25.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1941 to 1952 issue 'Royal Observer Corps other ranks beret badge', die stamped white metal example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a King George VI Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the voided centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and ...  read more

Code: 69305

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A scarce original 'Royal Observer Corps R.O.C 60th anniversary commemorative badge'; large silver plated example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a King George VI Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon, mounted on a blue ribbon with gilt suspension bar bearing 'Air Training Corps emb...  read more

Code: 68973

A scarce original post 1941 home front silver plated badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 41mm.
Th...  read more

Code: 68889

35.00 GBP

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A scarce post-1941 period 'Royal Observer Corps officer's small matching pair of ROC brass collar / greatcoat shoulder strap title badges'. Very good condition, retaining original loop fittings to reverse.
Width approx 23mm.
Height approx 10mm.  read more

Code: 68888

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1941 unusual SMALL silver plated home front badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, small nick to the enamel below crown, minor service wear.<...  read more

Code: 66829

A scarce original large celluloid tin button badge issued on the day, to those attending the 'National Service Rally' which was held in Hyde Park London, in the early part of 1939 to promote and to recruit to all the different services of the war effort, the central number '59' denoting which part of the parade ground you were designated. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings...  read more

Code: 66540

A scarce original early post 1953 large silver plate badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 40mm.  read more

Code: 65592

25.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1950's cold war period 'RCAF Ground Observer Corps badge'; lightweight gilt metal example in the form of a spread eagle surmounting an oval title inlaid with hand painted enamel; the reverse impressed with British maker's details 'B.M.Co.' (Birmingham Medal Co). Very good condition, complete with original single screw post and nut.
Height approx 23mm.
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Code: 65439

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa pre 1996 late issue 'Royal Observer Corps Leading Observer Rank matching pair of nylon embroidered epaulette slip on cloth badges' possibly for a pullover. Good condition.
Height approx 51mm.
The closure of the headquarters of the Royal Observer Corps on 31 March 1996 marked the disbandment of the ROC after over 70 years of service.  read more

Code: 65393

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1941 to 1947 issue 'Royal Observer Corps other ranks cloth badge' worn on the left breast of the Battledress Blouse; large bound edged dark blue woven oval, bearing a light blue embroidered King George VI crowned circlet, title and eagle to the centre, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition.
Height approx 93mm.
The Observer Corps was fou...  read more

Code: 65391

A good original circa 1941 to 1952 late issue 'Royal Observer Corps other ranks beret badge', die stamped chromium plated example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a King George VI Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the voided centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fitt...  read more

Code: 65390

A scarce original pre 1941 die-stamped figure of an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon resting in a curved scroll inscribed 'Observer Corps'; the reverse retaining original three blade fittings. Very good condition.
Height 38mm.

The 'Observer Corps' was awarded the title 'Royal' by His Majesty King George VI in April 1941, in recognit...  read more

Code: 64363

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1941 unusual SMALL silver plated badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'B'HAM MEDAL & BADGE Co LTD ALBION ST. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, complete wi...  read more

Code: 64222

A scarce original wartime pre 1941 silver plated badge with pale blue enamel circlet inscribed 'Forewarned is Forearmed Observer Corps', the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT'. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, mino...  read more

Code: 64221

A scarce original large celluloid tin button badge issued on the day, to those attending the 'National Service Rally' which was held in Hyde Park London, in the early part of 1939 to promote and to recruit to all the different services of the war effort, the central number '49' denoting which part of the parade ground you were designated. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings...  read more

Code: 62554

A good original early post 1953 cold war period small silver plated badge, with pale blue enamel title circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 62236

A good original early post 1953 cold war period silver plated home front badge, with pale blue enamel title circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 62059