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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
25.00 GBP
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
15.00 GBP
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
A good original circa 1916 to 1924 early period 'National Union of General Workers trade union badge'; large brass shield, inlaid with red enamel, blue enamel title surround the centre displaying a triangle inscribed 'Love Unity Fidelity'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Caville Mayes Rd Wood Green London'. Very good condition, complete with original slider fittings, no damage to the enamel but with surface scratches. Height of front 29mm.
Code: 60741
12.00 GBP
A good original 'Womens TUC 1980 Brighton 50th Conference badge' yelloe chromium plated rounded square example wth green enamel title surround, the centre inscribed 'Brighton 1980'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Size 20 x 21mm
Code: 60738
A scarce original turn of the 20th century 'Boilermakers & Iron & Steel Shipbuilders union badge', gilded brass example bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting an old embossed steam ship. Very good condition, complete with early style round buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright, small age blemish to top centre. Diameter 23mm.
Code: 60693
20.00 GBP
A good original circa 1941 to 1959 period 'National Painters Society trade union lapel badge'; gilded brass example in the form of an artist's palette, inlaid with blue and white enamel and displaying a coat of arms with motto 'Amoret Obedientia', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'677378'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect. Height 25mm.
Code: 60663
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 perfect. Diameter 24mm. 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: 60398
10.00 GBP
A good original '1980 Annual Trades Union Congress badge' gilded brass example the centre bearing 'TUC 1980' within 'Terence Parry CBE. President Brighton" title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 21mm.
Code: 60225
SOLD
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 'Rochdale' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the center, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'JRG&S (J.R.Gaunt & Son) and inscribed '1943 and 1950 C.Nuttall'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 36mm.
Code: 60163
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
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
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 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
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
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
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