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A good original annual 'TUC Bournemouth 1958 President Tom Yates C.B.E National Union of Seamen badge'; circular gilt and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Bournemouth', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 61835
35.00 GBP
A good original annual 'TUC Portsmouth 1969 President J.E.Newton National Union of Tailors & Garment Workers badge'; circular gilt and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Portsmouth', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co Ltd. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 61834
25.00 GBP
A good original annual 'TUC Southport 1955 President C.Geddes C.B.E Union of Post Office Workers badge'; circular gilt and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Southport', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 61809
A good original annual 'TUC Margate 1952 President Arthur Deacon C.H. TGWU badge' (Transport & General Workers Union), circular gilt brass and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Margate', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 61808
SOLD
A good original annual 'TUC Brighton 1954 President Jack Tanner Amalgamated Engineering Union badge', circular gilt brass and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Brighton', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 61758
30.00 GBP
A scarce original annual 'TUC Norwich 1937 Ernest Bevin President M.P. badge' (Transport & General Workers Union), circular gilt brass example suspended suspended from a bar; bearing the embossed 'Norwich City Coat of Arms', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Frank Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 37mm.
Code: 61673
A scarce original annual 'TUC Plymouth 1936 A.A.A. Findlay President badge' (United Patternmakers Association), circular gilt brass example suspended from a bar; bearing the embossed 'Plymouth City Coat of Arms', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Frank Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 38mm.
Code: 61672
A scarce original annual 'TUC Newcastle 1932 John Bromley ASLEF Chairman badge' circular gilt brass example suspended from a bar; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Frank Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 36mm.
Code: 61671
A scarce original 'National Union of Seamen Annual General Meeting London 1958 gilt and enamel badge', in the form of an embossed lifebelt bearing blue enamel title surround, lighthouse to the centre all suspended from a 'N.U.S.' bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, enamel perfect. Height 48mm.
Code: 61658
A scarce original circa 1940's 1950's period 'Clerical & Administrative Workers Trade Union badge'; gilt brass hexagon pattern example, inlaid with white, blue and brown enamel, depicting a scribe in Georgian era suit writing at a desk with title scroll below 'C.A.W.U.'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 24mm.
Code: 61370
A good original circa 1950's period 'Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers union lapel badge'; small gilt shield inlaid with red, white and pale blue enamel, depicting a compass over globe, with flowers across the top, the reverse impressed with 'REG.638232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 17mm.
Code: 61227
15.00 GBP
A good original '1986 Annual Trades Union Congress badge' chromium plated example the centre bearing 'TUC 1986' within 'Ken Gill President Brighton' red enamel title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorin'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 21mm.
Code: 61182
10.00 GBP
A good original '1983 Annual Trades Union Congress badge' chromium plated example the centre bearing 'TUC 1983' within 'Frank Chapple President Blackpool' pink enamel title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorin & Sons 36 Barr St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 21mm.
Code: 61181
A good original '1981 Annual Trades Union Congress badge' gilt example the centre bearing 'TUC 1981' within 'Alan Fisher President Blackpool' green enamel title surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 21mm.
Code: 61180
A good original circa 1950's period 'Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers union lapel badge'; small brass shield inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, depicting a compass over globe, with harps across the top, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co Sheffield' (1903 to 1986). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, surface scratches. Height 17mm.
Code: 61135
A good original vintage 'National Union of Teachers badge'; oval bearing Latin motto 'Fac et Spera' (Do and hope), mounted by a 'Lamp of Knowledge' with 'President' scroll above and further straight bar to the bottom 'Hereford City' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 38mm.
Code: 61041
A good original vintage 'National Union of Teachers badge'; oval bearing Latin motto 'Fac et Spera' (Do and hope), mounted by a 'Lamp of Knowledge' with 'President' scroll above and scroll below 'Southport' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the centre Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 37mm.
Code: 61040
A scarce original circa 1914 to 1920 'Steam Engine Makers Society trade union badge'; silver example bearing blue enamel title circlet within ornate surround, the centre depicting a 'Steam Engine' in high relief on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton', Reg.638232' a registered, design and patent date of 1914 and 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 60772
A good originalcirca 1911 'Steam Engine Makers Society trade union badge'; gilded brass example bearing blue enamel title circlet within ornate surround, the centre depicting a 'Steam Engine' in high relief on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' (1911-1913). Excellent condition, complete with early style circular lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 55996
A scarce original '1934 Trade Union Congress badge' bearing the Tolpuddle design farewell to the convicts logo; hexagonal bronze medal depicting a sailing ship below a night sky displaying the 'Crux constellation' or the 'Southern Cross' and suspended from a bar with title 'Organising Services TUC', the reverse with embossed inscription 'TUC DORSETSHIRE LABOURERS CENTENARY 1834 - 1934' and maker's details 'Frank Cobb & Co Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 54mm. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were a group of six 19th century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers. They were tried, convicted and transported to Australia for the crime of trying to form a union.
Code: 60758
80.00 GBP
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