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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 'Newport' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the center, the reverse inscribed 'J.Kitson 1980'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 36mm.
Code: 60009
12.00 GBP
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 scroll to the bottom 'Cheltenham' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the center, the badge is complete with red, white and blue enamel inlay. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel loss to central shield , scratched on reverse 1969. Height 36mm.
Code: 58639
8.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1919 to 1921 period 'Operative Society of Masons Quarrymen and Allied Trades union badge'; gilded brass circular example with blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting an embossed armorial crest of the society, the reverse with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 26mm. The 'Operative Society of Masons, Quarrymen and Allied Trades of England and Wales was a trade union representing stonemasons and related workers. Founded in 1833 as the 'Friendly Society of Operative Stonemasons of England, Ireland and Wales'. It changed its name to the 'Operative Society of Masons, Quarrymen and Allied Trades of England and Wales' in 1919 and merged with the 'London Order of Bricklayers and the Manchester Unity of Bricklayers' to form the 'Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers' in 1921.
Code: 59995
SOLD
A scarce original early issue 'National Union of Teachers badge'; large gilded brass shield, white title surround 'Teachers Provident Society' 'N.U.T.'., the centre bearing the society logo on purple enamel ground, additional scroll below 'Local Secretary'. The reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham' and Registration Number '632818 a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Excellent condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 35mm.
Code: 59934
58.00 GBP
A good original 'N.U.P.E. Centenary badge' gilded brass oval bearing acrylic front over foil backing depicting the 'National Union of Public Employees' logo 'with the 1889 - 1989 below and '100 years of caring'. Very good comdition, complete with original pin fitting, roller safety catch now absent with hook still fully functional. Height 35mm.
Code: 59876
A good original circa 1940's period 'Amalgamated Engineering Union lapel badge'; circular brass example, the centre bearing red triangle to centre 'AEU' within, 'Educate Organise Control' flanking the three sides on white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and 'REG 677378' a registered, design and patent date of 1920. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with old restoration to blue title surround Diameter 23mm. The 'Amalgamated Engineering Union' was formed in 1920, it merged with the Amalgamated Union of Foundry Workers (AUFW) to form the 'Amalgamated Union of Engineering & Foundry Workers' in 1968.
Code: 59418
A good original post 1976 'NASUWT National Association School Masters Union of Women Teachers gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thonas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact. Width 33mm. Height 20mm.
Code: 59239
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Rolls Royce Retired Employees Association lapel badge'. Gilded metal circular example inlaid with white enamel, depicting the "RR" Rolls Royce company trade mark logo and red rose within a blue enamel horseshoe title scroll. The reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 58757
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Scottish Community Drama Association badge'; gilded metal square, inlaid with blue enamel depicting the two 'Comedy and Tragedy Masks' within thistle sprays, 'SCDA' title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Size 21 x 21mm. 'Scottish Community Drama Association' SCDA founded in 1926.
Code: 58729
A good original circa 1968 - 1993 period 'EETPU 30 Years membership badge'; yellow chromium plated enamel example bearing the legend 'Light & Liberty'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 37mm. The 'Electrical, Electronic, Telecom & Plumbing Union' 1968 -1993 was formerly known as the 'Electrical Trades Union' 1889 -1968.
Code: 58715
10.00 GBP
A good original circa 1992 - 2001 period 'Amalgamated Engineering & Electricians Union 50 Years membership chromium plated badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 26mm.
Code: 58714
A scarce original 'Amalgamated Society of Boilermakers badge' large gilded brass enamelled shield bearing scroll "Humani Nihil Alienum", the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St B'Ham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 58608
A good original '1978 Annual Trades Union Congress badge' gilded brass example the centre bearing "TUC 1978" within "David Basnett President Brighton" title surround; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 21mm.
Code: 58582
A scarce original '1948 Annual Trades Union Congress Margate badge President Florence Hancock.' circular gilded brass example surmounted by Margate Borough Arms, the centre bearing "TUC" within title surround; the reverse with maker's details "F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield". Excellent condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect. Height 28mm.
Code: 58552
A good original circa 19451954 period 'Amalgamated Society of Woodcutting Machinists trade union badge'; ornate silver plated example displaying a machine in the middle of a sawblade, with the legend "Onward" above, the reverse with embossed maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham" (a design used between 1945 and 1954). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect. Height 22mm. Width 21mm.
Code: 58198
15.00 GBP
A good original vintage period '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 scroll to the bottom 'Romford; the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the center, the badge is complete with red, white and blue enamel inlay. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 36mm.
Code: 57867
14.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1960's actors trade union blue enamel gilded badge, depicting the two 'Comedy and Tragedy Masks' below the title "British Equity". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 18mm.
Code: 57836
A scarce original circa 1910 'National Society of Coppersmiths, Braziers & Metal Workers trade union badge'; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a hand holding a mallet with initials to outer surround "NSCB&M"; the reverse with original early feature slider. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Diameter 24mm. 'The National Society of Coppersmiths, Braziers and Metal Workers was established in 1846.
Code: 57307
A scarce original circa 1914 -1923 'Building Workers Industrial Union trade union badge'; gilded brass square example, inlaid with green enamel, the central device a gilt 'lath bundle' on blue enamel circular ground, bearing initials "BWIU" and "Solidarity" bar across the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini Bradford". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Size 21x21mm.
Code: 57277
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 enamelled suspension title bar with seated figure of 'Britannia' between a 'Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle'; the reverse impressed in relief "G.Tutill 83, City Road, London" (George Tutill). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, retaining original pin fittings, (pin now ABSENT), enamel perfect. Width 68mm. Overall height 120mm. In 1908, the union merged with the 'Ship Constructive Association' and the 'Amalgamated Society of Drillers and Hole Cutters' and renamed itself the 'Ship Constructive and Shipwrights' Association' later changing this to the 'Shipconstructors' and Shipwrights' Association'. At the beginning of 1963, it merged with the United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers.
Code: 57219
60.00 GBP
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