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Womens Land Army WLA hat & uniform badge Marples & Beasley

Womens Land Army WLA hat & uniform badge Marples & Beasley

A fine quality scarce original Second World War period 'Womens Land Army badge', gilded brass example inlaid with green enamel to central wheatsheaf and red enamel to the Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete wth original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 36mm.

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Code: 61899

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Womens Land Army Timber Corps plastic economy issue WLA hat badge

Womens Land Army Timber Corps plastic economy issue WLA hat badge

A rare original wartime period 'Women's Land Army Timber Corps beret badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall 1-A'. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings, no fading, warping or distortion, an excellent example.
Height 51mm.
The 'Women's Land Army Timber Corps' was formed in 1942 to solve the increased demand for timber, ...  read more

Code: 61702

175.00 GBP

Womens Land Army WLA novelty key ring badge

Womens Land Army WLA novelty key ring badge

A good original circa late 20th century period 'WLA key ring' bearing card emblem sealed within a plastic case, the reverse inscribed 'Women's Land Army and Timber Corps', the top impressed 'UK' Very good mint condition.
Size 40 x 45mm.  read more

Code: 60030

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Womens Land Army WLA four years service armband

Womens Land Army WLA four years service armband

A scarce original wartime period 'Womens Land Army armband'; full length green felt two years service embroidered example with four additional sewn on 6 month service red triangles. Good condition, old moth damage to front and back, buttons absent.

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Code: 59539

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WW2 Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1942 home front badge.

WW2 Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1942 home front badge.


A scarce original Second World War home front badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with green enamel, displaying three sheaves of corn over 'Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1942' gilt title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 45mm.
Height 24mm.

Part-time land workers putting in 48 hours' voluntary work were aw...  read more

Code: 57702

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WW2 Womens Land Army Timber Corps silver plated official badge

WW2 Womens Land Army Timber Corps silver plated official badge

A rare original wartime period 'Timber Corps' badge for the girls known as the 'Lumberjills'; fine quality die-stamped example identical to the rare plastic economy version only smaller in size, the reverse with maker's details 'Walker & Hall Ltd, Sheffield'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minimal service wear, an excellent example.
Height 37mm.

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Code: 55885

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WW2 Womens Land Army official tiepin badge worn on the WLA tie

WW2 Womens Land Army official tiepin badge worn on the WLA tie


A scarce original wartime period 'Womens Land Army gilt and enamel tiepin badge', unmarked but made by 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons, Ltd.' to be worn on the official issue tie. Very good used condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, minimal service wear.
Width 38mm.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 55875

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Womens Land Army half diamond service badge worn on armband

Womens Land Army half diamond service badge worn on armband


A good original Second World War period half diamond bound red felt cloth badge for six months service in the 'Womens Land Army', originally having been sewn on an armband. Good condition, no trace of any moth, bound edge frayed in parts.
Height 65mm..  read more

Code: 55173

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WW2 Womens Land Army official issue WLA silk tie

WW2 Womens Land Army official issue WLA silk tie


A rare original Second World War period 'Women's Land Army full length silk tie'; dark green example bearing red stripes with yellow "W.L.A" pattern, the reverse retaining original label stating "Tootal Tie, Standard Quality, Patented Finish, Wash as Silk, Made in England". Good used condition, with some service wear and minor fading.
Length Approx 118cm.  read more

Code: 54688

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WW2 Womens Land Army Hyde Division WLA Badge

WW2 Womens Land Army Hyde Division WLA Badge


A scarce original example of a Second World War period 'Women's Land Army' badge, highly enamelled gilded metal with central oak leaves and acorn, title scrolls 'Hyde Div sn' 'W.L.A' above and below, the reverse with maker's details "Slater, Hyde". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 53745

120.00 GBP

WW2 Womens Land Army Histon WLA home front badge

WW2 Womens Land Army Histon WLA home front badge


A rare original "WLA Histon" wartime celluloid tin button badge, blue backing white circular band, with dots in the shape of a "Y". Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 52411

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WW2 Worcestershire VAC Volunteer Agricultural Camp Badge

WW2 Worcestershire VAC Volunteer Agricultural Camp Badge


A scarce original Worcestershire Volunteer Agricultural Camp gilt and enamel Wartime badge, possibly worn by a member of staff. Very good condition original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 35mm.

Worn by the much needed volunteer workers who were encouraged by the annual campaigns organised by the County War Agricultural Committees to take working ho...  read more

Code: 52367

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Deal Walmer & District domestic livestock keepers club badge c1940s

Deal Walmer & District domestic livestock keepers club badge c1940s


An interesting circa 1940's gilt and enamel lapel badge, the obverse depicting a crowing cockeral with the silhouettes of two rabbits below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel and retaining original display paper backing with maker's details.
Height 18mm.
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Code: 51766

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WW2 Gloucestershire 1941 local land worker on war service badge

WW2 Gloucestershire 1941 local land worker on war service badge


A scarce original Second World War home front badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with green enamel, displaying three sheaves of corn over 'Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1941' gilt title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 45mm.
Height 24mm.

Part-time land workers putting in 48 hours' voluntary work were aw...  read more

Code: 51556

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