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A good original circa 1960's period 'Humberside Federation Of Women's Institutes WI large gilt and enamel badge' featuring the Humber Bridge and a wader bird; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 63600
20.00 GBP
A good original circa 1960's period 'East Sussex Federation Of Women's Institutes WI badge'; large gilt shield inlaid with red enamel bearing six Martlets, a mythical bird from the East Sussex County Coat of Arms below a Saxon Crown; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St B'Ham' (a format used between 1962 and 1967). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 32mm.
Code: 63368
15.00 GBP
A good original circa 1940's vintage period 'Shropshire Women's Institute WI badge'; gilt brass example in the form of a shield, the centre bearing 'the loggerheads' in blue and white enamel from the 'Coat of Arms'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 26mm.
Code: 62980
A good original late 20th century 'N.F.W.I. Denman College pin badge'; oval gilt example inlaid with white enamel, displaying a pair of stylized facing swans; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Badges) Ltd B'Ham 19'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 22mm. Width 31mm.
Code: 62940
A scarce original circa 1930's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass oval, the fretted centre bearing a 'Welsh Red Dragon', flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with Welsh inscription 'FY NGWLAD A'M CARTREF' with English translation (For Home and Country) inlaid in green enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright. Height 21mm.
Code: 62837
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A scarce original circa pre-war period 'Dorset Federation WI badge', large pattern gilt brass triangle example, the voided centre depicting the 'WI' logo in red and green, with an additional applied plaque 'STICKLAND'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height approx 39mm.
Code: 62836
A scarce original vintage period 'Essex Federation Of Women's Institutes pin badge'; large gilt brass oval example inlaid with green translucent enamel, the centre displaying three seaxes from the Arms of Essex; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O. Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 31mm.
Code: 62809
18.00 GBP
A very scarce original early vintage period 'Berkshire Federation Of Women's Institutes pin badge'; large gilt brass example, bearing white enamel shield displaying 'Hart and Oak emblem' resting on Turquoise blue enamel centre, inscribed 'BF of WI' within laurel spray surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height approx 32mm.
Code: 62798
A good original circa 1980's period 'Women's Institutes Staffordshire WI badge', superb quality large pattern gilt shield inlaid with red enamel, with an applied gilt 'Stafford Knot' with green enamel title below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini'. Exceptionally good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings and enamel perfect. Height 29mm.
Code: 62227
A scarce original circa pre-war period 'Dorset Federation WI badge', large pattern gilt brass triangle example, the voided centre depicting the 'WI' logo in red and green, with an additional applied plaque 'DORCHESTER'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 39mm.
Code: 61416
35.00 GBP
A scarce original early pre-war period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI badge'; gilt rectangular bar bearing 'Guild of Learners' on dark blue enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Width 53mm. Height 11mm. ‘The Guild of Learners of Handicrafts’ was founded in 1920's, its name was changed to 'The Handicraft Guild' in circa 1950's.
Code: 61228
A good original last quarter of the 20th century period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes gilt badge', the centre bearing large red enamel 'WI' monogram on white enamel ground and 'For Home and Country' top and bottom inlaid in green enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Size 27 x 27mm.
Code: 61105
10.00 GBP
A scarce original c1950's 'Isle of Wight W.I. badge', gilded brass example inlaid with green enamel, in the form of the island's distinctive shape. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 21mm. Width 21mm.
Code: 60687
A scarce original late 20th century 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI judge badge'; large imposing yellow chromium plated example inlaid with red, white and green enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 27mm. Width 40mm.
Code: 60676
A scarce original pre war period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI bar badge'; small gilded brass example inlaid with green enamelling, the reverse complete with original coiled pin fitting and round catch (an early feature) no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Very good condition. Width 30mm.
Code: 60629
A scarce original circa 1930's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass oval, the fretted centre bearing a 'Welsh Red Dragon', flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with Welsh title 'FY NGWLAD A'M CARTREF' with English translation (For Home and Country) inlaid in green enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (a style used between 1933 and 1939). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright. Width 27mm. Height 22mm.
Code: 60617
A good original early style 'Women's Institute East Yorkshire WI chromium plated badge' inlaid with white enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 60448
A rare original early pre-war period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Guild of Learners of Handicrafts proficiency badge'; silver plated suspension bar bearing 'G of L' blue enamel cypher from which depends a grey silk ribbon bearing blue and green enamel proficiency bars 'Patchwork A.' (1st Class) 'Patchwork B.' (2nd Class); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height approx 55mm. ‘The Guild of Learners of Handicrafts’ was founded in 1920's, its name was changed to 'The Handicraft Guild' in circa 1950's.
Code: 60332
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicrafts Guild bar badge'; silver plated example inlaid with turquoise enamelling. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 52mm. ‘The Guild of Learners of Handicrafts’ was founded in 1920's, its name was changed to 'The Handicrafts Guild' in circa 1950's.
Code: 60216
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicraft Guild proficiency badge'; silver plated suspension bar bearing 'HG' green enamel cypher from which depends a grey silk ribbon bearing proficiency bars 'Dressmaking A.' (1st Class) 'Book Casing B.' (2nd Class), 'Book Casing A.' (1st Class). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor flaw to enamel of top bar, otherwise perfect. Height approx 73mm. ‘The Guild of Learners of Handicrafts’ was founded in 1920's, its name was changed to 'The Handicraft Guild' in circa 1950's.
Code: 60210
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