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A very rare Northern Ireland example of an early period 'British Red Cross Society County Antrim gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "J.R Gaunt & Son London" and inscribed "33325 M.Belshaw". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 49mm. The British Red Cross Society County / Branch badge was Instituted in 1911 and Discontinued in 1956.
Code: 57010
95.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Irish War Hospital Supply Depot badge', in the form of bronze suspension bar with embossed letters "I.W.H.S.D" green ribbon threaded through the bar on reverse and ending in a point to which a Crowned VW Volunteer Workers brass badge is pinned, the reverse with embossed makers details J.R.Gaunt London and impressed with official issue number 50309". Both bar and badge in very good condition and retaining original substantial pin fittings, ribbon very fragile, but remains intact. Approx Height 55mm.
Code: 56782
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A rare original Northern Ireland early issue 'British Red Cross Society County Down gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "J.R Gaunt & Son London" and inscribed "30592 W.Maguire". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 49mm. The British Red Cross Society County / Branch badge was Instituted in 1911 and Discontinued in 1956.
Code: 56633
A superb rare original late Edwardian period Irish Hospital badge; large heavy Crowned ornate circular example bearing 'Royal City of Dublin Hospital Founded 1832' title surround, to the centre on hatched shamrock ground a shield, the upper half with three Dublin Castles, the lower depicting doctor and patient in relief; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1910 and maker's details "MBLd". Very good condition, retaining original hook and old replacement pin fitting. Height 53mm. The 'Royal City of Dublin Hospital' built in 1832 on Upper Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland. The hospital was first called 'Baggot Street Hospital' but was later renamed in 1900.
Code: 55669
A scarce 'St. Columba's Hospital School of Nursing silver and enamel badge', the reverse bearing Dublin silver hallmarks for 1980 and maker's details "JMCo" (Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Co Ltd, Dublin). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect. Diameter 30mm.
Code: 54355
An original First World War period 'Irish War Hospital Supply Depot badge', a rare five pointed bronze star with embossed letters "IWHSD" pinned to a green silk ribbon together with a Crowned VW Volunteer Workers brass badge, the reverse with embossed makers details J.R.Gaunt London and impressed with official issue number 75360. Both in very good condition, retaining original substantial pin fittings, ribbon remains intact with minor age wear. Height 55mm. The 'Irish War Hospital Supply Depot badge' usually comes in the form of bronze suspension bar with embossed letters 'IWHSD' from which a green ribbon hangs, the 'Volunteer War Workers' badge worn below. This style of star is usually associated with merit.
Code: 54273
A scarce 'Royal Belfast Hospital For Sick Children nurses badge', silver plated with blue enamel title strap, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 35mm.
Code: 53046
A good original 'Whiteabbey Hospital nurses gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel. Height 34mm.
Code: 52967
A scarce wartime dated 'Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast' silver and enamel nurses badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham". Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller, no damage to the enamel. Height 42mm.
Code: 52896
A rare Victorian "Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital" badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1895, maker's details "Moore & Co Grafton St" and inscribed "3rd Octr 1895" "a h b". Very good condition and retaining original pin fittings. Height 32mm.
Code: 52237
A rare First World War gilt and enamel badge bearing the Coat of Arms of Derry, Northern Ireland. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh. Height 32mm.
Code: 51950
A fine quality large silver badge with blue enamel, the reverse bearing Dublin hallmarks for 1994, maker's details "L.B". Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety catch, no damage to the enamel. Height 38mm.
Code: 51548
A good large bronzed badge, to the reverse in relief "To Do My Duty" and stamped with official issue number "1301". Good condition, original pin fittings. Height 49mm.
Code: 50445
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