General Post Office GPO postmans security badge Truro Cornwall
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 ... read more
HMTS Cable Laying Ship Chief Petty Officer cap badge
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 P... read more
150.00 GBP
General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge
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. read more
General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge circa 1920 to 1937
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. read more
Royal Mail postmans security badge KEV NN 3447
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 e... read more
Royal Mail Counter Staff pin badge
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. read more
Post Office Engineering Honorary Member union badge 1919 to 1985
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... read more
18.00 GBP
General Post Office GPO Royal Mail postmans security badge
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 ... read more
General Post Office cleaner's GPO cap badge circa 1956
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. read more
General Post Office GPO Royal Mail postmans security badge
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 ... read more
British Telecom First Aid Centre St John Ambulance trained members badge
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, complet... read more
B T First Aid Centre 5 years valued service award badge
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 1... read more
15.00 GBP
British Telecom First Aid Centre 5 years valued service award badge
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 Britis... read more
15.00 GBP
GPO Telecommunications Buzby talking cartoon bird advertising badge
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. read more
15.00 GBP
General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge
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. read more
Post Office Tower London circa 1965 GPO souvenir tin button badge.
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 Genera... read more
8.00 GBP
Union of Post Office Workers UPW membership badge
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... read more
General Post Office GPO postmans collar badge circa 1955 to 1959
A good original circa 1955 to 1969 period 'General Post Office postman's collar badge'; die-stamped gilded brass example bearing Crowned within laurel sprays; the reverse with two brass loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, minimal wear, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 28mm. read more
General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge post 1958
A good original post 1958 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilded brass example bearing Crowned crossed post horns within laurel sprays; the reverse with long bar with blade ends. Very good condition, minimal wear, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 36mm. read more
General Post Office circa 1958 GPO postmans cap badge.
A good original circa 1958 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilded brass example bearing Crowned crossed post horns within laurel sprays; the reverse with short rectangular loops with securing blades. Very good condition, minimal wear, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm. read more