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A good original First World War official issue '1916 women's Munition Workers brass trianglular badge'; George V Crown to voided centre with 1916 below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Wylie & Co. London' and official issue number '318134'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings, pin possibly an old replacement. Height 38mm.
Code: 62789
30.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'On War Service 1915 badge'; blue enamel gilt title surround the solid seeded centre displaying a red Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland with Kendall & Gent Ltd below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and 'Reg 638232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62714
80.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing blue enamel title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre on enamel ground. Very good condition, the original buttonhole fitting replaced by pin and catch during or after the war. Diameter 29mm. 'Coventry Ordnance Works Limited' was formed in 1905 by a consortium of shipbuilding firms John Brown, Yarrow, Cammell Laird and Fairfield, during the First World War they manufactured heavy artillery guns for the British Army and the Royal Navy. They closed in 1925.
Code: 62671
A scarce original 1918 period 'On War Service La Bassee Shell Factory woman workers gold award badge' from the shell filling factory situated in Cranstonhill, Glasgow Scotland, in the form of a white enamel title circlet, Crowned 1916 bar to voided centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1918, maker's details 'B H Joseph & Co' (Barnet Henry Joseph) and inscribed to the recipient 'E.Mc.Kay 11/11/18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 25mm. 'La Bassee Shell Factory' 59 Elliot Street Cranstonhill, Glasgow, Scotland was named after the famous 'Battle of La Bassée' fought by German and Franco-British forces in northern France in October 1914. On Saturday 06 March 1920. The Scotsman Newspaper published the details that the Ministry of Munitions by Direction of the Disposal Board were to hold an Important Public Sale of all the Plant and Machinery from the La Bassee Shell Factory on Thursday 25th March Commencing at 11 o'clock Forenoon.
Code: 62670
240.00 GBP
A rare original First World War period ' Cole Marchent & Morley Ltd Special War Service factory workers badge'; large nickel plated blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting munitions shells and gun in high relief, surmounted by the company 'CM&M' logo in red enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 30mm. 'Cole, Marchent and Morley Ltd' of Prospect Foundry, Bradford, Yorkshire were Engine Builders for the Tram, Tractor and Mill Industry. During the First World War they turned their hand to making armaments for the military forces.
Code: 62626
140.00 GBP
A very rare original First World War period 'On War Service badge' for a Farrrier assigned to supply a quota of horseshoes for the British Army whilst carrying out his normal blacksmith horse shoeing skills. Large Crowned embossed bronze horseshoe inscribed 'ON WAR SERVICE' to recessed centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting. Height 37mm.
Code: 62570
180.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Ships & Aeroplanes womens munition gilt badge' in the form of a large triangle, inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel with winged bullet to the voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'Did Her Bit on Munitions Great War 1914 - 1918" and with 'Rd.662629' a registered, design and patent date of 1918. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin a later replacement, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 32mm.
Code: 62559
120.00 GBP
A very scarce original First World War period British Made 'O.M.F. of Canada War Service Civil Staff pin badge'; large gilt title circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, white enamel 'Maple Leaf' to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original hook and an old replacement pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 33mm. 'Ministry of Overseas Military Forces of Canada' was established in October 1916, it controlled the organization, supply, and maintenance of all Canadian forces overseas, including the Canadian Corps and the overall Canadian Expeditionary Forces.The offices of the Ministry were situated in London
Code: 62518
150.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period women workers pin badge in the form of a large die-cast oxidized silver plated framed oval resting in laurel sprays, with ribbon title scroll below 'Joan of Arc Hostel 1916', the centre depicting an embossed figure of the Saint holding her sword. Very good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fittings, minimal wear to silver plating. An excellent example. Height 52mm. During the First World War the 'Joan of Arc Hostel Plumstead London' was one of several hostels to accommodate the women workers from Royal Arsenal Woolwich munition factory.
Code: 62502
60.00 GBP
A good original First World War period official war workers gilt brass badge, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'Mappin & Webb Ltd Sheffield & London' the letter 'R' and official issue number '22043. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains bright, an exceptional example. Height 43mm.
Code: 62501
20.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War official issue 'On War Service 1916 womens munition workers badge' in the form of a brass triangle, George V Crown to voided centre with 1916 below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd. London' and official issue number '452536'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Height 39mm.
Code: 62500
SOLD
A scarce original early Great War period 'On War Service badge'; large circular gilded brass example, the top surmounted by a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland; the centre with red enamel crescent and initials 'BM&Co' within a blue enamel title surround 'Brunner Mond & Co Ltd Making War Material'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T. Fattorini Bolton' and 'Reg 638232' a registered, design and patent date of 1914 and complete with official low issue number '615'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Height 37mm. During the First World 'Brunner Mond & Co Ltd of Northwich, Cheshire made munitions for government use.
Code: 62465
A good original First World War period official issue munition workers circular gilt badge with central Crown within title surround 'On War Service 1914' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'Tiptaft & Son Ltd Birmingham' and official issue number 'A96366'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, gilt remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62464
50.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilt brass badge'; Crowned strap, shield to voided centre depicting crossed cannon guns, the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' 'Warranted Fire Gilt' and with official issue number '67124'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 44mm.
Code: 62463
A good original First World War period 'Brownlee & Company Limited On Government Work 1915 war workers brass badge; the reverse impressed with registration, design and patent number 'Rd 646227' for the year 1915. Good condition, complete with unusual buttonhole fitting, minor service wear. Height 30mm. 'Brownlee & Company Limited' City Saw Mills, Post Dundas, Glasgow, Scotland.
Code: 62415
45.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '10232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter 27mm. During WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co were large manufacturers of Aeroplanes, Airships, Warships, Submarines, Motor Vehicles, Tractors, Guns, Ammunition and all war materials.
Code: 62303
75.00 GBP
A very scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Munitions Brigade brass and enamel week-end workers badge', the reverse with maker's details 'D.G.Collins London' and stamped with official low issue number '576'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm.
Code: 62302
A rare original First World War period gilt and enamel 'On His Majestys Service war workers pin badge'; gilt metal shield inlaid with white enamel inscribed 'O.H.M.S. War Office Supplies'. Good condition, retaining original hook, pin joint fitting an old padded base replacement, enamel with minor chip in the 9 o'clock position and heavy surface scratches. Price reflects. Height 25mm.
Code: 62301
A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel munition war workers badge, in the form of a raised rim seeded gilt circlet, with embossed patriotic 'S' ribbon style title scroll, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'Employed On Government Work' and surmounted by white rose; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minor service wear. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62276
A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Son. Ltd London' and impressed with scarce low official issue number 'Z 6337'. Very good condition,complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 43mm.
Code: 62245
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