A good original circa mid 1970’s to late 1980’s adult training emblem that was awarded to leaders having completed their 'Basic Training' 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.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 61997

A scarce original circa 1909 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.  read more

Code: 61961

80.00 GBP

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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.  read more

Code: 61960

40.00 GBP

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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.  read more

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.  read more

Code: 61939

45.00 GBP

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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.  read more

Code: 61938

A scarce original circa 1909 pattern 'Boy Scouts 1st Class badge'; large oval khaki felt cloth example, red embroidered arrowhead 'Be Prepared' scroll, the reverse with black herringbone pattern backing. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Height approx 86mm.  read more

Code: 61933

A very scarce original 1st pattern circa 1928 'Rover Scoutmaster officer's hat badge', silver arrowhead in circle, enamel 'R.S' instead of the normal stars, 'Be Prepered' scroll; the reverse impressed 'Silver, maker's details 'Collins London' and registered, design and patent number Rd 535292' for the year 1909. Very good clean condition, complete with correct single bauble to the top, one of t...  read more

Code: 61917

A scarce original 'Boy Scouts Lady Worker hollow silver fleur de lys hat badge' with blue enamel stars, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and 'Rd 539538' a registration design and patent year for 1909. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 61916

120.00 GBP

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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.
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Code: 61413

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.  read more

Code: 61342

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...  read more

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.  read more

Code: 60788

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...  read more

Code: 60737

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.  read more

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 22...  read more

Code: 60657

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.  read more

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 31m...  read more

Code: 60242

45.00 GBP

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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.  read more

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.
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Code: 59966