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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 rare original circa 1919 end of Great War thribute badge; gilded brass example in the form of a shield, inlaid with blue enamel bearing 'OF' monogram and the dates '1915 -1919', from which hangs three conjoined bar scrolls inscribed 'Royal Arsenal Coffee Stalls Voluntary Service', the reverse of each impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact. Height 46mm.
Code: 59268
150.00 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
20.00 GBP
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
55.00 GBP
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
A scarce original First World War period "O.H.M.W." (On His Majesty's Work) gilt badge with red, white and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham", complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with defects and heavy surface scratches and discolouration. Price reflects Diameter 29mm.
Code: 58790
SOLD
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 with maker's details "W.J.Dingley B'Ham" and impressed with official issue number "A76.220" Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 58611
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 "73153". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting. Height 44mm.
Code: 58593
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 surround, the reverse with maker's details "W.J.Dingley B'Ham". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, service wear to enamel, some additional home made painted finish now worn away, Diameter 26mm.
Code: 58592
A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing title surround with 'Field Gun' to the centre. Condition fair, distorted due to multiple heavy stampings to the rear, retaining original buttonhole fitting. Diameter 30mm. '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: 58517
18.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions badge' silver plated circular example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged bullet over red enamel title "Speed Up Munitions" the reverse stamped in relief "In The Great War For Freedom 1914 - Did Her Bit on Munitions Work" and with "Rd.655861" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Good condition, retaining original suspension ring, some enamel damage. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 58516
An exceptionally good original example of a Great War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilded brass and enamel badge' the central shield depicting crossed cannons set into a field of red enamel, the reverse with maker's details in relief "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London" and impressed with official comparatively low issue number "8686". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 46mm.
Code: 58515
A good original Great War official '1916 Womans' Munition Workers gilt brass trianglular home front badge, George V Crown to voided centre, with 1916 below, the reverse with maker's details "Wylie & Co London" and official issue number "514786". Very good condition, retaining original heavy duty pin fitting, hook a replacement. Height 39mm.
Code: 58514
25.00 GBP
A good original Great War period official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief "J.A.Wylie & Co London" and impressed with official issue number "Z30337". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting. Height 44mm.
Code: 58513
15.00 GBP
A good original Great War period circular gilt badge with central Crown, the title surround 'On War Service 1914' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham" and impressed with official re-issued number "D31842" Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, some enamel damage. Price reflects. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 58512
12.00 GBP
A good original First World War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilded brass badge' the central shield depicting crossed cannons, the reverse with maker's details in relief "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London" "Warranted Fire Gilt" and impressed with official issue number "57565". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 45mm.
Code: 58494
A scarce original First World War period 'On War Service 1914 badge by unusual manufacturer', gilded brass example bearing central Crown, the title surround inlaid with dark blue enamel; the reverse with maker's details "Smith & Wright Birmingham". Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 58493
A good original First World War official issue '1916 Munition Workers brass trianglular badge'; George V Crown to voided centre with 1916 below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd. London" and official issue number "56108". Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Height 40mm.
Code: 58492
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