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A good original circa 1958 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilt brass Crowned crossed post horns within laurel sprays; the reverse with two lug fittings with retaining blades. Very good condition, gilt finish remains bright. Height 46mm.
Code: 61565
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1920 -1937 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large oval crowned die-stamped brass example inscribed in embossed enamel 'GPO', blue enamel central band bearing identification number '56'. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse together with securing pin, some enamel loss and flaws, minor verdigri stains. Height 54mm.
Code: 61539
45.00 GBP
A scarce original vintage period postmans security badge, in the form of a large gilt metal rectangle, thin red enamel line underlining 'Royal Mail' and postmans identification number 'Kev NN 3447' in black enamel to centre; the reverse stating that 'A Reward Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, the reverse with long turn end bar fitting with drilled holes for securing, enamel intact. Size 49 x 42mm. Height 45mm.
Code: 61530
A scarce original circa 1960's period brass oval with floral trim, the centre displaying 'Royal Mail' title on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamal. Width 37mm. Height 32mm.
Code: 61245
A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilt example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, bearing shield with clasped hands to the centre and 'P.O.E.U. 1887' below, and additional scroll below 'HON MEMBER'; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains in mint condition. Height 26mm.
Code: 61176
18.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1950's 'General Post Office postman's cap or collar badge'; gilded brass 'GPO' script with embossed foliated lettering, the reverse retaining original single style pair of blade fittings. Excellent condition. Height 23mm. Width 40mm.
Code: 60985
20.00 GBP
A good original post 1979 'General Post Office GPO postmans security badge'; large yellow chromium plated example, wide red enamel band top and bottom, inscribed 'Royal Mail' postmans identification number '157' to centre and area code 'SOU' below; the reverse impressed with maker's post 1979 details 'MW' (Manhattan Windsor) and stating that 'A Reward Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fitting bar to reverse together with securing pin, enamel intact. Height 45mm.
Code: 60956
A scarce original circa 1970's 'Post Office doorkeeper's badge; oval gilded brass example, bearing yellow enamel border and red centre and inscribed 'Post Office'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, complete with original two loop fittings and retaining split pin. Height 28mm. Width 38mm.
Code: 60927
A scarce original circa 1956 'General Post Office cleaner's badge; squared oval gilded brass example, bearing red enamel border and dark blue centre inscribed 'GPO'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, complete with original two loop fittings and retaining split pin. Height 26mm. Width 38mm.
Code: 60926
A scarce original post 1979 'General Post Office postmans security badge'; large yellow chromium plated example, wide red enamel band top inscribed 'Royal Mail' postmans low identification number '18' centre and blue enamel band area code 'BRM' below; the reverse impressed with maker's post 1979 details 'Manhattan Windsor' and stating that 'A Reward Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fitting bar to reverse together with securing pin, enamel intact. Height 45mm.
Code: 60809
A scarce original circa 1956 'General Post Office Doorkeeper's badge; squared oval gilded brass example, bearing orange border and dark blue centre inscribed 'GPO'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse. Height 26mm. Width 38mm.
Code: 60726
A scarce original circa 1980 to 1991 'British Telecom First Aid Centre St. John Ambulance Association pin badge'; chromium plated example the centre depicting white enamel St. John Ambulance Maltese Cross logo on black enamel ground, within red title surround with initials 'B.T.F.A.C.' scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's logo and 'Made in England'. Very good mint condition, complete with original card backing with inscription that states: 'THIS ST. JOHN AMBULANCE LAPEL BADGE MAY BE WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE BTFAC WHO POSSESS A CURRENT FIRST AID CERTIFICATE'. Height 23mm. The British Telecom brand was introduced in 1980, the company changed its trading name to 'BT' on 2 April 1991.
Code: 60652
A scarce original post 1991 'B T First Aid Centre 5 years valued service award badge' chromium plated example in the form of a small white enamel Maltese Cross, this mounted with shield inlaid with red enamel and St.John symbol. Very good mint condition, complete with original card backing with inscription. Height 19mm. The British Telecom brand was introduced in 1980, the company changed its trading name to 'BT' on 2 April 1991.
Code: 60651
15.00 GBP
A scarce original 'British Telecom First Aid Centre 5 years valued service award badge' yellow chromium plated example in the form of a small white enamel Maltese Cross, this mounted with green shield bearing white cross and 'British Telecom logo' used from 1980 to 1991. Very good mint condition, complete with original card backing with inscription. Height 19mm. The British Telecom brand was introduced in 1980, the company changed its trading name to 'BT' on 2 April 1991.
Code: 60650
A good original circa 1976 'General Post Office Telecommunications promotional Buzby celluloid tin button promotional badge' very large example featuring the early yellow coloured (later orange) cartoon bird on the telephone inscribed with the catchphrase 'Make someone happy'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright. Diameter 55mm.
Code: 60546
A scarce original early post 1953 vintage period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large oval die-stamped japanned brass example with embossed 'GPO' surmounted by Elizabeth II crown with chromium overlay; central voided band bearing an applied chrome postmans identification number '941'. Very good condition, complete with two original round end blades, minimal wear. Height 69mm.
Code: 59950
A good original circa 1965 period 'Post Office Tower London celluloid tin button badge' depicting a red BT Tower with its peak surrounded by clouds. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright. Diameter 24mm. The Post Office Tower was officially opened by the Prime Minister Harold Wilson on 8 October 1965. It was commissioned by the General Post Office for the purpose of supporting the microwave aerials then used to carry telecommunications traffic from London to the rest of the country.
Code: 58616
8.00 GBP
A good original circa 1958 to 1969 period 'General Post Office postmans security breast badge'; large brass example, wide black enamel band top and bottom, inscribed 'GPO' postmans identification number '73' and area code 'HY'; the reverse impressed 'A Reward of 1/- Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, enamel intact, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse together with securing split pin. Height 44mm.
Code: 59949
A scarce original early pattern circa 1920's 'Union of Post Office Workers badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a large caduceus bearing white logo with red enamel letters 'UPW', the reverse impressed with 'Rd 632818' a Registered Design and Patent Number for the year 1914, prior to the amalgamation in 1919. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. Height 37mm. The Union of Post Office Workers was formed in 1919 from the amalgamation of the Postal and Telegraph Clerks' Association (1881 to 1914), the Fawcett Association (1890 to 1919) and the Postmen's Federation (1881 to 1919). The UPW changed its name to the Union of Communication Workers 'UCW' in circa 1981.
Code: 59586
A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilded brass example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, bearing shield with clasped hands to the centre and 'P.O.E.U. 1887' below, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 59309
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