Nat Amalg Soc Operative House Ship Painters Decorators union badge
A scarce original 1904 to 1935 example of the 'National Amalgamated Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators' trade union membership badge; ornate shape design, inlaid with light blue enamel bearing the 'Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers' Coat of Arms to the base, with dark green scroll above with the union's title, surmounted by the 'All Seeing Eye', the reverse impress... read more
45.00 GBP
National Association of Groundsmen NAG Sports Ground Union Badge 1934 to 1968
A scarce original early period 'National Association of Groundsmen lapel badge'; ornate gilt shield bearing white enamel tri part title surround 'NAG' monogram to centre on green enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Very good mint condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 23mm.
Fo... read more
25.00 GBP
National Union of General & Municipal Workers Ship Repairing Section1 Quarter Badge
A very scarce original circa 1933 to 1939 perod 'N.U.G.M.W trade union quarter badge'; small brass ornate shield with embossed lettering inscribed 'SHIP REPAIRING SECTION 1'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'FATTORINI & SONS LTD BRADFORD WORKS BIRMINGHAM' an address format used between 1933 and 1939. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting.
Height... read more
Associated Shipwrights Society pre-1908 trade union badge
A rare original pre-1908 'Associated Shipwrights Society trade union medal'; an impressive ornate multi-rayed oval star, the centre with applied rope edge copper plaque bearing an embossed scene of a sailing ship under constuction'; the reverse impressed in relief 'G.Tutill 83, City Road, London' (George Tutill). Very good condition, complete with original silk the original enamelled suspension... read more
National Union of Heating & Domestic Engineers Badge
A scarce original early 20th century 'National Union of Heating & Domestic Engineers trade union badge' gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre with embossed white enamel rose bearing the entwined leters 'ST' (possibly Specific Trade?); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with early style round lapel fitting, enamel intact.
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45.00 GBP
United Machine Workers Association Trade Union Badge
A scarce original early 20th century 'United Machine Workers Association lapel badge'; gilt bowl shape example bearing blue enamel title, the centre depicting an angel and wreaths, with white enamel motto scroll above 'BE UNITED & INDUSTRIOUS'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON' and 'Rd 632818' a registration design and patent year for 1914'. Good conditi... read more
35.00 GBP
United Order of General Labourers of London Trade Union Badge 1889 - 1922
A scarce original circa 1889 to 1922 period 'United Order of General Labourers of London multi coloured celluloid tin button badge' depicting the Statue of Justice and Scales and inscribed 'LET JUSTICE BE DONE' and 'UNITY IS STRENGTH. Good condition, complete with small round tin button lapel.
Diameter 25mm. read more
South Wales Institute Of Engineers Badge Cardiff
A good original circa 1923 period 'South Wales Institute Of Engineers gilt and enamel pin badge' the centre depicting an embossed turreted gateway with smoking chimneys in the background and inscribed 'Edinburgh 1923' possibly for a conference but not verified. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finiish remains mint.
Diameter 27mm. read more
10.00 GBP
1889 -1968 Electrical Trades Union Light & Liberty ETU Badge L.Simpson & Co London
A good original circa 1940's period 'Electrical Trades Union gilt and enamel buttonhole badge'; large blue enamel title surround, the centre with gilt recessed winged angel standing on a globe, with internal white flyer 'Light & Liberty'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'L.Simpson & Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no defects to... read more
1964 Blackpool TUC Trades Union Congress badge
A good original '1964 Annual Trades Union Congress badge President (Geo.Lowthian) circular gilt brass example surmounted by Blackpool Borough Council Coat of Arms, the centre bearing 'TUC' within title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm. read more
15.00 GBP
1949 Bridlington TUC Trades Union Congress badge
A scarce original '1949 Annual Trades Union Congress Bridlington badge President (Sir.W.Lawther) circular gilt brass example surmounted by Bridlington Town Coat of Arms, the centre bearing 'TUC' within title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Trades Union Congress 1954 Brighton TUC badge
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. read more
20.00 GBP
Trades Union Congress 1955 Southport TUC pin badge
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. read more
20.00 GBP
Trades Union Congress 1969 Portsmouth TUC pin badge
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. read more
20.00 GBP
Trades Union Congress 1958 Bournemouth TUC badge
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. read more
20.00 GBP
National Union of Seamen NUS P&O Strike 1988 Dover Tin Button Badge
A scarce original 'NUS P&O STRIKE 1988 DOVER Support Group celluloid tin button badge'; large off-white coloured example, the centre depicting a black printed lighthouse symbol with 'NUS' and inscription. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, light surface scratches.
Diameter approx 55mm. read more
40.00 GBP
National Union of Teachers Rothwell and Stanley president badge
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 fscroll to the bottom 'Rothwell and Stanley' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NTU' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks o... read more
25.00 GBP
National Union of Seamen 1988 strike supporter trade union badge
A good original late 20th century period 'National Union of Seamen P & O Ferries 1988 Strike Supporter gilt and blue enamel pin badge' displaying a lighthouse with 'NUS' across the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm. read more
10.00 GBP
Dock Wharf Riverside & General Workers trade union badge c1889 to 1922
A scarce original circa 1889 to 1922 mid period 'Dockers Union' badge for the 'Dock, Wharf, Riverside & General Workers' Union'; circular gilt brass example with title circlet inlaid with dark blue enamel, the centre bearing a white enamelled six pointed star, handshake across globe and motto 'Each for All, All for Each' to the points; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FA... read more
45.00 GBP
National Unemployed Workers Movement NUWM tin buttin badge
A rare original circa 1930's period 'National Unemployed Workers Movement badge', in the form of a very small red celluloid tin button stick pin, bearing black lettering 'N.U.W.M'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing and rust.
Diameter 16mm.
Founded as the 'NUWCM' National Unemployed Workers Committee Movement in 1921 until 1929. Its aim was to draw at... read more