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 n...  read more

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 dam...  read more

Code: 61105

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.  read more

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.  read more

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.  read more

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 Wo...  read more

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.  read more

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.Lew...  read more

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'
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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, ...  read more

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...  read more

Code: 60187

25.00 GBP

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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 ...  read more

Code: 60181

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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.
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Code: 60180

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 3...  read more

Code: 60092

A scarce original pre 1940 period 'Federation of the Women's Institutes Hertfordshire badge', large oval gilded blue enamel example bearing a Hart, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Pinches London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 35mm.

'John Pinches London' manufacturer of badges and insignia, became a Limited Co...  read more

Code: 59596

A good original circa 1930's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass oval, 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; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (a marking used between 1933 and 1939). Very...  read more

Code: 59997

A scarce original circa 1920's 'Scottish Women's Rural Institutes badge', gilded brass heart inlaid with white enamel, surmounted by a coronet, each orb with the initials 'SWRI', the voided centre bearing blue chevron inscribed 'For Home & Country', the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford' and Registration Number '671035' a registered, design and patent d...  read more

Code: 59974

A good original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes badge'; gilded brass oval 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; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel...  read more

Code: 59930

A scarce original circa 1947 'Companion of the Women's Institute The Polytechnic badge'; silver title circlet inlaid with green enamel, the Polytechnic’s St George & Dragon logo within 'Maltese Cross' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1947 and maker's details 'JT&Co' (John Taylor & Co London) with later inscription 'M.G.Taylor Joined. 1932 Elected. 194...  read more

Code: 59921

75.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes badge'; gilded brass oval 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. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Width 27mm.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 59920