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A scarce original circa 1940's 'Young Men's Christian Association YMCA British Boys for British Farms lapel badge'; large circular oxidised silver plated example, title surround inlaid with blue enamel, red triangle to centre, with embossed boy riding farm horse within; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and official issue number '4456'. Good condition, minor service wear to enamel and silver plating. Diameter 30mm YMCA British Boys for British Farms formed in 1932 was seen as a means of introducing unemployed young boys from towns to the way of life in the countryside and to boost the country’s agricultural production both before, during, and after the Second World War. It was supported by the National Farmers Union, the War Agricultural Committee, and the Ministries of Agriculture and Labour. The scheme ended in 1968.
Code: 59363
45.00 GBP
A good original wartime period 'Young Men's Christian Association Yorkshire Area War Worker badge'; large circular gilded brass example, bearing black enamel title surround, "Y.M.C.A." red triangle to gilt centre; the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini Bradford". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal service wear to the enamel. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 59291
25.00 GBP
A good original wartime period 'Young Men's Christian Association Women's Auxiliary home front badge'; small circular gilded brass example, bearing black enamel title surround, 'Y.M.C.A.' red triangle to gilt centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 59247
15.00 GBP
A good original wartime period 'Young Men's Christian Association North Eastern Area War Worker badge'; large circular gilded brass example, bearing black enamel title surround, "Y.M.C.A." red triangle to gilt centre; the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini Bradford". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Diameter 30mm.
Code: 58068
A good original wartime period badge worn by a member of the "Young Men's Christian Association" on voluntary War Service in Scotland; gilt and enamel example the centre bearing the "Young Men's Christian Association" symbol an inverted red triangle with 'Y.M.C.A' title inlaid black enamel, set upon white enamel groundthe reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 27mm.
Code: 51078
20.00 GBP
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