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A scarce original First World War period 'Boy Scouts war service badge', yellow silk embroidered '19 Crown 14' on red felt backing with cream hessian lining. Good condition, sercice wear. 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: 61872
40.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Senior Scouts officers hat badge'; circular die-stamped nickel example displaying a arrowhead to voided centre, with pierced stars, large 'S' in relief to the centre and 'Boy Scouts' scroll below. Good condition, complete with original green bristle plume and correct amount of bobbles top and bottom (the lowest tucked back), two original loop fittings and split pin. Diameter 32mm. Height with plume approx 60mm.
Code: 61837
60.00 GBP
A scarce original 5th pattern 'Boy Scouts Medal of Merit' issued from 1967 in polished brass. Very good mint condition, complete with original green ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, housed in its original presentation case. Diameter 33mm. Height 98mm.
Code: 61756
A rare original circa 1909 'Incorporated Church Scout Patrols service medal' and one year clasp for 1912, bronzed circular medal the obverse bearing in relief a Cross and 'I.C.S.P.' above a lion with motto 'Watch and Pray' to the surround, the reverse with full title of the organisation 'Incorporated Church Scout Patrols'. Very good condition, complete with original green silk ribbon and ornate suspension bar bearing flaming torch and laurel leaves, the reverse with original pin fittings. Height 87mm. The 'Incorporated Church Scout Patrols' was formed in 1909 and were an independent organisation to the Baden Powell Boy Scouts', they were absorbed into the 'Church Lads' Brigade' around 1913 /1914.
Code: 61608
160.00 GBP
A scarce original post 1967 'Boy Scouts 4th Issue Silver Acorn medal, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1986 and inscribed 'Mr. B.J.Fairhurst 23rd April 1987'. Very good condition, complete with original fulll length neck ribbon and housed in its original green velour metal presentation case all in first class order. A scarce original post 1967 'Boy Scouts 4th Issue Silver Acorn medal, the reverse with maker's details "D.G.C" (Sir D.George Collins London) an impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1978 with inscription "D.W.Morris 23.4.79", complete with original second award neck ribbon, accompanied by a cloth ribbon bar and Rover Scouts lapel badge and housed in its original green velour metal presentation case all in first class order.
Code: 61540
80.00 GBP
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
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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
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
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
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