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A very scarce original Second World War period 'Spitfire fundraising badge' depicting a Spitfire fighter aircraft within a cloud, inlaid with blue enamel with 'Shareholder' scroll below; the reverse impressed in relief 'Vauxhall - Bedford'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to lightly silvered finish. Width 27mm. Height 15mm. An advertisement that appeared in the Biggleswade Chronicle - Friday 27 September 1940 : THE VAUXHALL MOTORS LTD. SPITFIRE FUND is now extended to VAUXHALL and BEDFORD OWNERS in order to swell the £4,000 ALREADY SUBSCRIBED to the price of a Spitfire. SHAREHOLDER BADGES are issued to the public who subscribe A Black and Gold Badge for contributions of £1 and upwards. Black and Silver for contributions between 10/- and 19/11, Blue and Silver for contributions between 2/6 and 9/11. This space is presented by A. W. Watkin Ltd., Biggleswade.
Code: 63729
SOLD
A scarce original Second World War 'Kidsgrove Urban District Spitfire Fund badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a 'Spitfire Plane', the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches. Width 26mm. Height 19mm.
Code: 63728
A very scarce original wartime period RAF Spitfire fundraising badge for the much needed fighter aircraft for the Royal Air Force, in the form of a celluloid tin button badge depicting a spitfire plane within clouds and rays of light, inscribed 'Spirit of Crewe'; the rim bearing printed maker's details 'Thos. Fattorini Ltd Regent St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing. Diameter approx 26mm.
Code: 63312
A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'Lord Mayor of Leicester RAF Benevolent Fund Appeal celluloid tin button badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 62497
48.00 GBP
A scarce original celluloid tin button badge sold to raise funds during Second World War depicting a RAF fighter plane to the front and inscribed 'Herefordshire War Weapons Week 1-8 March 1941' the rim with maker's details 'Thos Fattorini Ltd. Regent St. B'Ham.1'. Very good condition, complete with replacement pin fitting, colours remain bright, minimal foxing and rust to reverse. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 61233
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1943 'Wings For Victory fundraising badge'; painted card centre depicting a Spitfire aircraft, set in a tin surround and backing, sold to raise funds for the much needed fighter planes during the war. Poor condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour dulled, surface very crazed, rust to the pin and backing, price reflects. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 60386
A very scarce original wartime period 'Help To Buy A Spitfire fundraising lapel badge', gilded brass very unusual oval design example inlaid with dark blue enamel, depicting a RAF Spitfire fighter plane. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 27mm.
Code: 60358
A scarce original circa 1943 'Wings For Victory Birmingham tin button badge' depicting a Halifax Bomber fighter plane on RAF roundel, printed on card and set in a tin surround and backing. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour remains bright, no foxing, minimal service wear, a very good example. Diameter 31mm. Wings For Victory Birmingham sold to raise funds for the much needed fighter planes during the Second World War.
Code: 60257
A scarce original large red and white celluloid tin button badge, sold to raise funds during Second World War depicting a Spitfire fighter plane to the front and inscribed 'Birmingham War Weapons Week Oct 14th to 19th 1940'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minimal foxing and rust to reverse. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 60179
A scarce original Second World War period 'Bradford Lord Mayor's Spitfire Fund lapel badge'; gilded brass oval, blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a Royal Air Force Spitfire Plane, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact with very minor service wear. Width 27mm. Height 20mm.
Code: 60060
A scarce original celluloid tin button badge sold to raise funds during Second World War depicting two fighter plane to the front and inscribed "Camelford Rural District War Weapons Week June 14 - 21.1941". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright, heavy scratches to the front minor rust spots to reverse. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 58464
A good original wartime plain chromium plated example in the form of Royal Air Force Spitfire fighter plane. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratches. Wingspan 23mm.
Code: 57994
A good original wartime chromium plated example sold to raise funds to buy Royal Air Force fighter plane during Second World War. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratches. Wingspan 22mm.
Code: 57928
A good original wartime chromium plated example for the "Oldbury, Sandwell", sold to raise funds to buy Royal Air Force fighter plane during Second World War. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, wear to chromium plating. Wingspan 22mm.
Code: 57764
A scarce original wartime chromium plated example for the "City of Wells", sold to raise funds to buy Royal Air Force fighter plane during Second World War. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings. Wingspan 22mm.
Code: 57746
A very scarce original wartime period celluloid tin button badge, displaying two Royal Air Force Bristol Blenheim Bomber aeroplanes, sold to raise funds during the week of July 5th and July 12th 1941. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minimal foxing and rust. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 57545
A rare original wartime fundraising badge, in the form of a silver plated miniature spitfire fighter plane, this very unusual example inlaid with red enamel and titled "F.A.P"; the reverse with curved maker's details impressed in relief "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18" Very good condition, retaining original coiled pin fittings, enamel intact, one or two stress lines to fuselage, wear to silver plating. Length 20mm. Wingspan 23mm.
Code: 57428
A fairly scarce chromium plated Spitfire Aircraft badge for "Buxton", sold to raise funds to buy fighter plane during Second World War. Condition is POOR with chromium plating peeling, retaining original pin fittings, the pin with fracture near the tube end. Price reflects. Height 19mm.
Code: 56839
A scarce original 'Faversham Spitfire Fund celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during Second World War, the rim with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham". Fair condition, retaining original pin fitting, overall foxing and heavy rust to reverse. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 56455
A scarce original circa 1943 cardboard badge set in a tin surround and backing, sold to raise funds in Wales for the much needed fighter planes. Good condition, retaining the original pin fittings, colours remain bright, rust spots and service wear. Diameter 24mm.
Code: 56154
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