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A scarce original post 1953 fine quality 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution supporters silver and marcasite brooch' in the form of the very familiar "R.N.L.I." red, white and blue enamel flag, the centre bearing an anchor surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II crown, the edge set with thirty four marcasite stones and reverse impressed "925S". Complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, all stones present, a lovely item in excellent condition. Height 25mm.
Code: 58768
SOLD
A scarce early turn of the 20th century 'R.N.L.I. Lifeboat Saturday' fund raiser's badge, pressed metal gilded example in the shape of a lifebuoy with a lifeboat across the centre, 'Lifeboat Saturday' title in relief around the rim. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, the pin now rusted and corroded. Height 41mm.
Code: 58723
40.00 GBP
A rare early turn of the century 'R.N.L.I. Lifeboat Saturday' fund raiser's badge; pressed gilt metal example in the shape of a lifebuoy with a lifeboat across the centre, 'Lifeboat Saturday' title inlaid with blue enamel around the rim. Exceptional condition, gilt remains bright, enamel perfect. Height 41mm.
Code: 58722
80.00 GBP
A good early R.N.L.I. fund raiser's badge, pressed gilt metal example in the shape of a lifeboat with arched title above 'Royal National Lifeboat Instn' incorporating original pin fitting. Good condition, gilt remains bright. Width 48mm. Height 27mm.
Code: 58673
A scarce original 'Life Boat Saturday Fund' charity fund raiser's watch fob badge' in the form of a lifebouy, the voided centre displaying a lifeboat and crossed oars; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1909 and maker's details "W.B & S". Very good condition, complete with original silver ring suspension impressed with lion. Height with ring 37mm. Width 26mm.
Code: 58573
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution Honorary Secretary badge'; gilded brass blue enamel title circlet surmounted by a King's crown, the centre depicting an embossed lifeboat with full crew, with blue enamel 'Honorary Secretary' scroll below; the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with old restoration, gilt finish now toned. Height 42mm.
Code: 58572
A rare original just prior to the First World War period '1913 -1914 Collector Royal National Lifeboat Institution' fund raising badge; pressed gilt metal example in the shape of a lifebuoy, lifeboat with full crew across the centre and title scroll above incorporating original pin fitting. Very good condition, gilt remains bright. Height 48mm. Royal National Lifeboat Institution was founded March 4 1824.
Code: 58485
A good original circa 1950's vintage period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution supporters badge'; small gilded brass red, white and blue enamel flag, the centre bearing a red cross with "RNLI" between each arm. Good condition, complete with buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel intact, gilt now toned. Height of front 14mm.
Code: 58084
A good original post -1953 period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution supporters badge'; gold chromium plated red, white and blue enamel flag, the centre bearing an anchor surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II crown; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 23mm.
Code: 58083
A good original post -1953 period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution committee badge'; chromium plated blue enamel title circlet surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II crown, the centre depicting an embossed boat on the open seas, with red enamel committee scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 39mm.
Code: 58082
10.00 GBP
A scarce original pre-war period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution pin badge' in the form of a small oxidized silver plated metal lifeboat with full crew, "R.N.L.I" embossed to the hull, the reverse with maker's details "FPS" in a circle. Very good condition, complete with single pin fitting. Height 13mm. Width 37mm.
Code: 58081
A scarce original pre-war period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution pin badge' in the form of a small oxidized silver plated metal lifeboat equipped with pumping apparatus "R.N.L.I" embossed to the hull, the reverse with maker's details "FPS" in a circle. Very good condition, complete with single pin fitting. Height 10mm. Width 41mm.
Code: 58080
A well designed rare example of an Edward VII period 'Life Boat Saturday Fund' charity fund raiser's badge; pressed gilt metal in the form of a lifeboatman holding a lifebuoy; the reverse impressed with "REGD. 518810" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1908. Very good condition, complete with pin, gilt remains bright. Height 43mm.
Code: 58079
A well designed rare example of an Edward VII period 'Life Boat Saturday Fund' charity fund raiser's badge; pressed gilt metal in the shape of a lifeboat with full crew and 'L.B.S.F 1909' title below, the reverse impressed "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, gilt remains bright. Height 31mm. Width approx 60mm.
Code: 58078
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, blue wool padded centre with embroidered R.N.L.I flag; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire remains bright, moth nip centre left and minor to red cross, old pinhole top and bottom. Height approx 69mm. Width approx 47mm.
Code: 57494
A scarce original circa 1960's period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI presentation badge'; circular silver example mounted with attractive crossed oars, the white enamel title surround, bearing fouled anchor to centre on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed "Silver" and inscribed "Presented To Anne L.Megaw In Recognition of Her Valuable Help 1960". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 26mm.
Code: 57490
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat Coxswain cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, purple velvet padded centre with silver wire embroidered fouled anchor with R.N.L.I above; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire remains bright, no evidence of any moth, old pinhole top and bottom. Height approx 69mm. Width approx 45mm.
Code: 57305
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat mechanic cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, purple velvet padded centre with silver wire embroidered propeller, R.N.L.I above 'Mechanic' below; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire remains bright, no evidence of any moth, old pinhole top and bottom. Height approx 67mm. Width approx 45mm.
Code: 57304
A good original 1988 issue Special Promotions 'Robertson's Golly Lifeboatman badge', the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. This example now without certificate and presentation case. Height 36mm. In 1988 Robertson's and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution together produced a limited edition of 25,000 Golly Lifeboatman badges, complete with certificate each with an individual number and plastic presentation case. From each brooch sold 15p was donated to the RNLI charity.
Code: 55840
15.00 GBP
A scarce early period "The Red Cross of the Sea, Royal National Lifeboat Instn" RNLI paper flag day badge. Very good condition, retaining flap and original pin, now a little rusty. Height 41mm.
Code: 54475
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