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A very good example of an original circa 1920's 'Assistant Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge', silver arrowhead in circle bearing 'Be Prepared' motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'Silver', maker's details 'Collins London' and registered number 'Rd 535292' a registration, design and patent number for the year 1909. Very good condition, complete with original thick red bristle plume, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom, two loop fittings, one bent over with one foot slightly detached. Diameter 32mm. Height with plume approx 55mm.
Code: 59889
45.00 GBP
A scarce original second issue 'Cubmaster Officer's lapel badge', silver plated circular example inlaid with red enamel, with an applied wolf's head and 'Do Your Best' motto scroll in yellow enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete original pin bar fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. Diameter Approx 20mm. Width 40mm.
Code: 59888
20.00 GBP
A very scarce original 'Boy Scout BE PREPARED brass scroll worn on the left sleeve, the original solid ends now fretted, bearing registration numbers "REGd 539538" a design and patent year of 1909. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, retaining twisted wire thong to base. Width 42mm.
Code: 59749
35.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Boy Scouts 1914 War Service badge', yellow silk embroidered '19 crown 14' on red felt backing with cream hessian lining. Fair condition only, felt loss and old moth damage. Price reflects. Length approx 72mm. The 'Boy Scouts 1914 War Service stripe' was issued for a minimum of 28 days service 3 hour per day during the 1914-1918 Great War and was worn above the shirt pocket.
Code: 59722
SOLD
A rare original circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts musician proficiency badge', red embroidered lyre on khaki felt circular wool backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good clean condition, colours remain bright. Diameter Approx 37mm.
Code: 59721
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts handyman proficiency badge', red embroidered hammer and brush on khaki felt circular wool backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good clean condition, colours remain bright. Diameter Approx 37mm.
Code: 59720
15.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts Carpenter proficiency badge', red embroidered brace and bit on khaki felt circular wool backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good clean condition, colours remain bright. Diameter Approx 37mm.
Code: 59719
A rare original circa 1920's 'Boy Scouts unmarked silver badge' with an applied arrowhead. Very good condition, complete with silver ring and safety pin device. Height 24mm.
Code: 59643
190.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Boy Scouts solid gold thanks badge' with integral arrowhead, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). Very good condition and complete with ring fitting. Height with ring 28mm.
Code: 59605
A scarce original pre-1968 'Scouts Commissioner officer lapel badge', miniature gilded brass arrowhead inlaid with green enamel displaying a 'C', the reverse with maker's details 'Collins London'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with damage left side, bruising to central area. Price reflects. Height 19mm.
Code: 59604
A scarce original early issue lean & hungry 'Wolf Cubs bronze lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting. Height 22mm.
Code: 59553
A very good example of an original 2nd pattern circa 1920's "Assistant Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge", silver arrowhead in circle bearing "Be Prepared" motto scroll, the reverse impressed 'Silver', maker's details 'Collins London' and registered, design and patent number "Rd 535292" for 1909. Very good condition, no dents or distortions, complete with original full red bristle plume in semi circle holder, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom and two flat loop fittings with split pin, an excellent example. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59322
A scarce original circa 1922 period '10th Erith Troop B.P. Boy Scouts ornate gold fob', the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1922, maker's details 'R.P' (Robert Pringle & Sons Clerkenwell Road, London EC1) and inscribed: 'Trusty, Loyal and Helpful, Brotherly, Courteous and Kind, Obedient, Smiling and Thrifty, Pure as the Rustling Wing'. Very good condition, complete with hallmarked gold ring suspension. Height with ring 44mm.
Code: 59302
100.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930s 'Boy Scouts solid gold thanks badge' with integral fleur de lys, the reverse impressed '9c' (9 carat gold). Very good condition and ring fitting now absent, complete with its original case Height 23mm.
Code: 59301
A scarce original matching pair of pre war 'Rover Scouts epaulettes'; dark green felt embroidered with yellow arrowheads, with 'R S' below. Exceptionally good clean condition, colours remain bright, no sign of any moth, came with previous shoulder knot. Length approx 133mm.
Code: 59300
70.00 GBP
A scarce original pre war 'Rover Scouts shoulder knot', wool herringbone pattern red, green and yellow braid sewn together. Very good clean condition, colours remain bright. Length approx 150mm.
Code: 59299
25.00 GBP
A very scarce second pattern circa 1940's 'Deep Sea Scouts cloth badge' yellow embroidered arrowhead with Naval crown on circular royal blue woven backing. Very good condition, colours remains bright. Diameter 52mm.
Code: 59298
120.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1905 -1921 sheet brass SMALL pattern fleur-de-lys sleeve badge chosen by Colonel Baden Powell when he introduced scouting in the Army whilst out in South Africa commanding the 5th Dragoon Guards circa 1897. The first official mention traced is in Army Order of 1905. This example was worn by Army Scout 1st Class. Very good condition, minimal service wear, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Height 45mm. The 'Baden Powell Trained Army Scouts' badge was abolished in 1921.
Code: 59080
90.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Boy Scouts 1914 War Service badge', yellow silk embroidered "1914 on red felt backing with cream hessian lining. Very good condition. Length 78mm. The 'Boy Scouts 1914 War Service stripe' was issued for a minimum of 28 days service 3 hour per day during the 1914-1918 Great War and was worn above the shirt pocket.
Code: 59048
50.00 GBP
A good original circa 1937-1952 pattern 'Boy Scouts Officer's hat badge', arrowhead in circle bearing 'Boy Scouts' motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'Silver', maker's details "Collins London" and registered, design and patent number "Rd 535292" for 1909. Very good condition, complete with correct amount of bobbles top and bottom (top one pushed back), semi circle plume holder with two flat loops fittings and split pin. Plume now absent. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 59026
40.00 GBP
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