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A good original circa 1930's period 'National Guild of Telephonists union small gilt and enamel badge' bearing a black and white image of a communication domed tower, telegraph lines and inscribed DAY & NIGHT'; the reverse impressed with maker's details details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' (an address format used between circa 1931 to 1934). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Code: 63597
20.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1955 to 1969 issue 'General Post Office senior postmans uniform badge'; die-stamped gilt EIIR crown resting in laurel sprays; the reverse retaining two loop fittings. Very good condition, gilt finish remains fresh. Height 28mm.
Code: 63583
25.00 GBP
A good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Wireless Wireless Licence Saving Bank novelty tin money box with brass lid' in the form of a miniature Post Office Box, designed to take forty old sixpenny coins, thus holding £1 worth when full. Good condition, brass lid which does not appear to open, service wear, Height 56mm. Wireless Licence were obtained from the Post Master General.
Code: 63532
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1976 to late 1980's 'General Post Office Telecommunications Buzby cartoon bird promotional badge'; large gilt and enamel example featuring the early yellow coloured (later orange) cartoon bird set between three early style telephone receivers. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 33mm. The Buzby cartoon bird was launched in 1976 by the Post Office Telecommunications captions TV commercials voice of Bernard Cribbins. Animated by Charles Jenkins of Trickilm Studios, London and lasted well into the 1980's.
Code: 63531
A scarce original circa 1956 period 'General Post Office senior postmans badge' worn on the collar of the khaki dust coat in the form of a die-stamped blackened brass EIIR crown resting in laurel sprays; the reverse retaining two loop fittings. Good condition, minor service wear to japanned finish. Height 28mm.
Code: 63530
A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilt 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: 63054
12.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Royal Mail postmans cap badge' wide gilt convex example with raised red enamel letters and complete with its 'Manhattan-Windsor' maker's card backing. Very good unissued condition. Width 66mm.
Code: 62998
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 '78' and area code 'TO' (Truro); 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, no damage to the enamel, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse together with securing split pin. Height 44mm.
Code: 62359
A rare original early post 1953 period 'Her Majesty’s Telegraph Ship Chief Petty Officer cable ship cap badge'; fine quality gold bullion embroidered example surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the silver plated raised rope edged central device depicting a fretted 'Father Time' on black velvet pad. Very good used condition. Height 69mm. HMTS Cable Ships owners: General Post Office (1945—1969) Post Office (1969—1970) Cable & Wireless Ltd. (1970—1977)
Code: 62044
150.00 GBP
A rare original circa pre1920 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilt brass crowned laurel oval incorporating the initials 'GPO', the voided central band with an applied white metal postmans identification number '6' and area code 'T'. Good condition, complete with two prong fittings to reverse, service wear. Height 53mm.
Code: 62043
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
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
35.00 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 early 20th Century 'General Post Office cap 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
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
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