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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
20.00 GBP
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
SOLD
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
25.00 GBP
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
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Northern Ireland W.I. badge', gilded brass example inlaid with blue and white enamel depicting a five bar gate, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 19mm. Width 31mm. The first WI was established in Garvagh County Londonderry Northern Ireland in 1932.
Code: 60187
A scarce original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes badge'; gilded brass oval shaped example, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green enamel surmounting an additional scroll 'HOLLAND (LINCS)'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 38mm. Height 26mm.
Code: 60181
A good original circa 1970's period Women's Institute Oxfordshire WI badge', large oval yellow chromium plated example bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre displaying a representation of the County of Oxfordshire native flower a 'Snake's-head fritillary' on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Code: 60180
12.00 GBP
A scarce original early pattern 'Monmouthshire Women's Institutes Welsh badge', large gilded brass medallion the centre bearing an enbossed 'Viking Ship', within a blue enamel title surround the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright. Diameter 30mm.
Code: 60092
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