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A scarce original Great War period 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 53mm. 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: 61114
45.00 GBP
A good original First World War period circular gilt badge with central Crown and title surround 'On War Service 1914' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 61079
20.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period tin box trader 'A.G.Scott & Co Ltd Deptford 1915 official on war service gilt and enamel lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 26mm. A. G. Scott & Co Ltd. Crown Wharf, Grove Street, Deptford London S.E. were manufacturers of all descriptions of tins, plain and decorated, motor spirit petrol cans, army mess tins etc.
Code: 60876
80.00 GBP
A very scarce original First World War period 'Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Company war service badge', gilt and enamel example the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'J.E.Beale Ltd Bournmouth' and official low issue number '287'. Good condition, complete with original early round buttonhole fitting, small nick in the enamel in the 1 o' clock position. Diameter 27mm. 'N.E.S.Co Ltd' established as the 'Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Company' in 1889, renamed the 'North Eastern Electricity Supply company' in circa 1932, (also abbreviated to NESCo).
Code: 60793
48.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Cochrane & Co Ltd 1915 on war work gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton and 'Reg.638232' a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 28mm. During the First World War 'Cochrane & Co Ltd' Selby North Yorkshire made steam trawlers for the Admiralty which were deployed as minesweeper, gunboats and barges.
Code: 60708
A rare original Great War early period 'R & W Hawthorn Leslie war service gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and very low official issue number '61'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 60531
120.00 GBP
A good original First World War period 'Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company war workers brass badge, red, white and blue enamelled Union Jack Flag within a blue circular title surround 'O.H.M.S' 'W.S & E.Co Ltd', the reverse stamped with official issue number '1072'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 31mm. In 1914 Wallsend Slipway and Engineering Company were Boilermakers and Ship-repairers.
Code: 60287
A good 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 & Sons Ltd London' 'K' and impressed with official issue number '39304'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 44mm.
Code: 60275
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A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilded brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official low issue number '7351'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 43mm.
Code: 60274
A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', nickel plated example the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief 'Woolley & Co and impressed with official issue number '62897' 'K'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 44mm.
Code: 60072
A good 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 & Sons Ltd London' 'L and impressed with official issue number '87601'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 44mm.
Code: 60062
16.00 GBP
A good original First World War period 'On War Service 1914 badge', gilded brass example bearing central Crown, the title surround inlaid with dark blue enamel; the reverse with scarce maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, small nick to the enamel in the 7 o'clock position, gilt remains bright. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 59723
A scarce original First World War period 'On War Service badge' crowned circular gilt example inlaid with red and blue enamel, the centre depicting an elliptic double white scroll 'Richardsons Westgarth & Co Ltd', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Medalist' and with "Reg.638232" a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress or damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 35mm. Richardsons Westgarth & Co Ltd of Hartlepool was a engineering company specialists in making ships engines and boilers,
Code: 59591
85.00 GBP
A rare original First World War period on war service possibly a Wagon Works manufacturers company badge; circular brass example, blue enamel title surround, displaying an embossed truck, lorry or wagon to centre. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, some service wear to enamel. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 59482
A scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Carron Company munition maker's silver badge' depicting a 'Carronade' and cannonballs on blue translucent ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'WR&HL' (Walker & Hall Birmingham), and an abbreviated 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect. Diameter 27mm. The Carron Company was an ironworks founded in 1759 on the banks of the River Carron, in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It produced pig iron throughout the 19th century and munitions in both World Wars. It later became one of several foundries producing pillar boxes and later the red telephone box in the 1960s, It went into receivership in 1982.
Code: 59285
140.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'T.M.Co.Ltd war workers badge' circular gilt example inlaid with red and blue enamel to title surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central bar 'T.M.Co.Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 28mm.
Code: 59267
75.00 GBP
A very scarce original maker 'Bliss Bros Birmingham' First World War period official issue munition workers circular gilt badge with central Crown, the title surround 'On War Service 1914' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details 'Bliss Brothers Birmingham' and very low official issue number 'A2086'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, gilt remains bright. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 59231
60.00 GBP
A good original First World War period official issue munition workers circular gilt badge with central Crown, the title surround 'On War Service 1914' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details 'D.G.Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, gilt remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 59132
A very scarce original First World War period 'On War Service 1915 lapel badge'; gilded brass circular example displaying a red, white and blue enamel tri-part scroll surmounted by a Crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 59109
A scarce original First World War period 'On War Contracts 1915 badge'; brass circular example with blue enamel title surround, depicting the United Union emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock in red enamel, the reverse with unusual maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Medalist" and "Reg.638232" a design and registration date of 1914. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with chips and service wear. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 59000
40.00 GBP
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