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A scarce original example of a second pattern 'Group Scoutmaster Officer's lapel badge', brass bronze circular example inlaid with green white green striped enamel, with yellow 'Boy Scout' motto scroll and an applied red arrowhead with stars. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 62152
45.00 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 2nd Class. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings, with split pin. Height 68mm. The 'Baden Powell Trained Army Scouts' badge was abolished in 1921.
Code: 62147
90.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Missioner proficiency badge' yellow embroidered 'Fan' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 62133
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Signaller proficiency badge' red embroidered 'crossed flags' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 62062
85.00 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 original loops fittings and split pin, some service wear. 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: 62039
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Marksman proficiency badge' red embroidered 'crossed rifles' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 62011
80.00 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 32mm. The 'Senior Scouts' were reformed in 1947 and disbanded in 1967 to become the Venture Scouts.
Code: 62000
20.00 GBP
A good original British made pre-1964 early issue 'Rover Scouts green beret badge'; circular die-stamped nickel plated example displaying an arrowhead to voided circle 'R S' instead of the stars with 'Boy Scouts' scroll below, the reverse still retaining its very vulnerable (inclined to break off) blade fittings. Very good condition. Diameter 32mm. The 'Rover Scouts' were disbanded in 1964.
Code: 61999
30.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Rover Scouts nickel badge'; the 'RS' initials connected by a short bar with loops to reverse, to place on the leather band of a Scout Leaders large felt hat. Very good condition, complete with original split pin. Width 25mm. Height 12mm.
Code: 61998
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1960's good quality 'Gilwell Scout badge' in the form of a golden coloured chromium plated disc dipicting the axe and log symbol and inlaid with green enamel, long pin to reverse with clutch fitting retainer and safety chain. Very good mint condition, originally accompanied a Boy Scouts Medal of Merit Code: 61939. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 61997
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Gardener proficiency badge' red and green embroidered 'flower' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 61981
60.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'Boy Scouts National Service badge', small size rectangle example bearing yellow embroidered 'N Crown S' on red woven bound cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, colour remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Length 50mm.
Code: 61966
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Musician proficiency badge' red embroidered 'Lyre' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 61961
A scarce original circa 1935 to 1967 pattern 'Boy Scouts Reader proficiency badge'; khaki woven bound example displaying a red embroidered 'Open Book' the reverse with white cotton backing, Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 35mm.
Code: 61960
40.00 GBP
A scarce original pre-war period 'Boy Scouts Master-at-Arms proficiency badge'; khaki woven bound example displaying a red embroidered shield superimposed over crossed swords, the reverse with pre 1939 issue brown backing, Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 35mm.
Code: 61959
A scarce original 5th pattern 'Boy Scouts Medal of Merit' issued from 1967 in polished brass, the reverse inscribed 'B.J.Fairhurst 5.6.72'. Very good clean condition, complete with original green ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, housed in its original mock shagreen presentation case. Diameter 31mm. Height 98mm.
Code: 61939
A good original small brass arrowhead within voided title circlet 'Old Scouts B-P Guild'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting. Diameter 15mm.
Code: 61938
15.00 GBP
A good original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Cyclist proficiency badge' red embroidered '16 Spoke Cycle Wheel' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 61937
A good original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Ambulance proficiency badge', red cross embroidered on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with white herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.. Diameter Approx 35mm.
Code: 61936
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1928 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Guide proficiency badge', red and black embroidered 'Pointing Hand' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter Approx 38mm.
Code: 61935
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