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A scarce original vintage period 'Senior Scouts leather Bushman's Thong' awarded for gaining the Venture proficiency badge plus two others from selected 'Interest badges'. Very good condition, leather remains supple and complete with original leaflet to show how to make it.
Code: 61413
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1905 -1921 sheet brass LARGE 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 Scouts 1st Class. Good condition, complete with old lead soldered replacement loop fittings, heavy service wear. Price reflects. Height 84mm. Robert Baden-Powell served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910 when he retired from the army and formed 'The Scout Association' for boys. The 'Baden Powell Trained Army Scouts' badge was abolished in 1921.
Code: 61356
SOLD
A rare original British Boys Scouts participants badge from the '5th World Scout Jamboree 1937'; large woven cream bound example with orange silk embroidered 'Jacob's staff' and bar representing Camp 9. Very good condition. Height 74mm.
Code: 61342
450.00 GBP
A scarce original early pattern 'Boy Scouts lapel badge', small brass arrowhead with stars the reverse with early round pattern buttonhole fitting impressed Rd 539538' a registration design and patent year for 1909. Very good condition. Height 23mm.
Code: 61156
A very rare original First World War 1914 - 1918 period Red Feather 'Scout Defence Corps hat badge'; pressed gilt metal fleur de lys' with stars, title scroll below, the reverse with two loop fittings and split pin, holder to base that the red feather plume rests in and ring to the top point to keep it steady. Very good condition, complete with original red feather now fragile. Height of badge 35mm. WW1 Scout Defence Corps was open to scouts of the age of 15, 16. and 17 and they were trained more of less as soldiers.
Code: 61155
A scarce original Second World War period '4th issue Medal of Merit and second award', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London' inscribed 'Miss E.M.Heath 22.4.42'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, gilt remains bright and housed in its original 'D.George Collins' leather presentation case Height 81mm.
Code: 60788
90.00 GBP
A rare original 2nd issue 1918 to circa 1921 full size 'Boy Scout Medal of Merit' unnamed as issued; silver plated the obverse with green enamel laurel wreath surround, incorporating a 'Be Prepared' motto scroll, the central green 'fleur de lys' without stars on a white enamel ground inscribed 'For Merit'. Very good condition, complete with original green silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Diameter 27mm. The recipients of these particular Boy Scout Medal of Merit introduced in 1918 considered themselves very fortunate as they were usually presented by Baden Powell personally.
Code: 60737
750.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1911 'Boy Scouts silver thanks badge' with an early applied fleur de lys, the reverse impressed 'Rd No 568808' a registration, design and patent date of 1910. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring to attach to a watch chain etc.. Height with ring 28mm.
Code: 60736
160.00 GBP
A scarce original second issue 'Rover Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge' unmarked nickel silver plated arrowhead in circle, red enamel 'R.S.' instead of stars, 'Boy Scouts' motto scroll below, the reverse with open back fitting. Fair to good condition, complete with sparse green bristle plume, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom, two rounded loops, service wear. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 60658
A scarce original 1936 to 1967 early issue 'Boy Scouts silver gilt thanks badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details 'D.G.C' (D G Collins Ltd London). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting and housed in a early style 'Scout Shop' presentation case, with velvet fitted lining, securing catch in good working order. Height 22mm. Width 40mm.
Code: 60657
A good original circa 1980 'Boy Scouts thanks badge'; title strap bearing arrowhead with stars to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1980 and maker's details 'D.G.C' (Sir D G Collins Ltd London). Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in perfect working order, housed in its original 'Scout Shops' very clean presentation case. Height 23mm. Width 22mm.
Code: 60503
20.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Boy Scouts forces identificatton wrist strap bracelet' silver arrowhead badge with scroll within a circle, with rectangular loops to accommodate a leather strap, the reverse impressed 'SILVER' and personalised with an etchings. Very good condition, leather strap now absent. Height 21mm.
Code: 60253
A scarce original circa 1937-1952 third pattern 'Assistant Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge', Electro Plated Nickel Silver arrowhead in circle bearing 'Boy Scouts' motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'E.P.N.S' within semi circle holder. Very good condition, complete with red nylon plume, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom and two flat loop fittings with split pin. Diameter 31mm. Height approx 63mm.
Code: 60242
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1937-1952 pattern 'Commissioner Officer's hat badge', Electro Plated Nickel Silver arrowhead in circle bearing "Boy Scouts" motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'E.P.N.S" within semi circle holder. Very good condition, complete with original purple bristle plume, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom and two flat loop fittings with split pin. Diameter 31mm. Height approx 63mm.
Code: 60207
A good original circa 1920's 'Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge", silver arrowhead in circlet bearing 'Be Prepared' motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'Silver" and with maker's details 'JAW&C' (J.A.Wylie & Co) and registered, design and patent number 'Rd 535292" for 1909. Very good condition, complete with original thick green bristle plume, complete with correct amount of bobbles top and bottom, original two loop fittings and split pin.. Diameter 32mm. Height with plume approx 50mm.
Code: 60204
A very scarce mint condition '1939 Charles Lett's Boy Scout's Diary' issued with the approval of Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell; ox red embossed leatherette fabric cover, depicting a boy scout in hiking uniform carrying a rucksack and holding a staff, the inside lead page inscribed with ownership details, all other pages remain blank. Very good mint condition. Size approx 106 x 72mm.
Code: 60197
A good original wartime period '4th pattern Medal of Merit, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London' and inscribed 'E.H.Cutbush 14.7.43'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, gilt remains bright. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59966
30.00 GBP
A good original post-war period '4th pattern Boy Scots Medal of Merit, the reverse inscribed 'Mrs W.C.Cutbush 2.3.49'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, gilt remains bright. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59965
A scarce original 3rd pattern "Assistant Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge", Electro Plated Nickel Silver example, arrowhead in circle bearing 'Boy Scouts' motto scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London', 'E.P.N.S' and registered, design and patent number "Rd 535292" for 1909. Very good condition, complete with original red bristle plume and bobbles top and bottom (the lowest tucked under), two original flat loop fittings and split pin. Diameter 33mm. Height with plume approx 59mm.
Code: 59960
55.00 GBP
A good original British made post 1947 'Senior Scouts beret badge'; circular die-stamped nickel plated example displaying an arrowhead to voided circle 'S' in relief to the centre with 'Boy Scouts' scroll below. Excellent condition, the reverse with original brass slider fitting. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 59959
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