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A scarce original 1988 issue special promotions 'Robertson's Golly Lifeboatman badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and manufacturers plastic box, certificate now absent. Height 37mm. 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: 63171
28.00 GBP
A good original circa 1930's vintage period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution fundraising appeal ashtray'; pressed metal, copper plated example, the rim with embossed 'HELP THE LIFE-BOATS!' and centre with early portrayal of a old character crewman in foulweather clothing and Sou'wester hat. Fair condition, well used, wear to copper plating and pitting. Diameter 113mm.
Code: 63120
25.00 GBP
A good original circa 1950's period 'RNLI Ladies Life Boat Guild membership badge', the gilt brass shield bearing the 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' logo with pre 1953 'King's Crown' to the centre of the red cross; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Caxton Kew Surrey'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm. Royal National Lifeboat Institution 'RNLI Ladies Life-Boat Guild was founded in 1921.
Code: 63109
12.00 GBP
Four good original circa First World War and later vintage period charity paper flag day RNLI fundraising badges, the earliest inscribed on reverse 'Patron The King, Founded 1824, Royal National Life Boat Institution, Supported Entirely By Voluntary Contributions, Lives Saved From War Casualties Nearly 750, Lives Saved Since 1824 54,600'. Fair condition, minor creases and small tear top right, colour remains bright. The other three all in very good condition.
Code: 63060
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa First World War period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' charity paper flag day RNLI very colourful fundraising badge, in the form of a lifebuoy, the centre with lifeboat and full crew. Very good clean condition, no creases, colour remains bright, the reverse complete with flap and original pin, now toned. Diameter 35mm.
Code: 63059
A scarce 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 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: 62630
A scarce original circa pre 1953 period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI Ladies Guild medal'; the gilt metal shield bearing the 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' logo with pre 1953 'King's Crown' to the centre of the red cross and suspended from a navy blue silk ribbon and committee bar; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Caxton Kew Surrey'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 60mm.
Code: 61989
A rare original possibly First World War period 'The Red Cross of the Sea Royal National Lifeboat Institution' silk flag day RNLI fundraising badge. Good condition, very fragile.
Code: 61503
SOLD
A scarce original vintage period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' silk flag day RNLI fundraising badge. Fair condition, front flap with some damage and original pin, now a little rusty.
Code: 61502
10.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI presentation badge'; Crowned circular silver example, the white enamel title surround bearing fouled anchor to centre on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1986 and inscribed 'Presented To JOHN DYER In recognition of his valuable help 1987'.Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 31mm.
Code: 61501
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal National Lifeboat pin badge'; gilt brass Crowned blue enamel title circlet, surmounted by a King's crown, the centre depicting an embossed lifeboat. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish now toned. Height 36mm.
Code: 61444
A good original post 1953 early period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution supporters badge'; gilt brass red, white and blue enamel flag, the centre bearing an anchor surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II crown. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 24mm.
Code: 61443
A rare original complete example of an Edward VII period 'Life Boat Saturday Fund' charity fundraiser's badge; pressed gilt metal in the shape of a lifeboat with full crew and 'L.B.S. 1907' title below, suspended from its original patriotic red, white and blue striped ribbon with ornamental bars and single central pin fitting, the reverse impressed 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Excellent condition for an antique badge of this age. Height 88mm.
Code: 60584
A scarce original 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI presentation badge'; Crowned circular silver plated example, the white enamel title surround bearing fouled anchor to centre on blue enamel ground; the reverse inscribed 'Presented To Margaret Oddny Williams In Recognition of Her Valuable Help 1984', the award attached to a Vice-Presidents Ladies Life Boat Guild medal. Both in very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height of badge 31mm. Medal approx 86mm.
Code: 60411
A scarce original 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI presentation badge'; fine quality circular example mounted with crossed oars, the white enamel title surround bearing fouled anchor to centre on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1958, maker's details 'G & Co Ld' in trefoil (Garrard & Co London ) the Crown Jewellers and inscribed 'Presented To Mrs Murray of Tour In Recognition of Her Valuable Help 1957'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 27mm.
Code: 60356
A rare original just prior to the First World War period '1913 -1914 Collector Royal National Lifeboat Institution' fundraising 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: 60355
90.00 GBP
A scarce original circa first half of the 20th century R.N.L.I. fundraising badge, pressed gilt metal example in the form of a lifeboat with arched title above 'Royal National Lifeboat Instn' incorporating original single pin fitting. Very good condition, gilt remains bright. Width 48mm.
Code: 60354
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: 60224
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 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
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