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A scarce original First World War period patriotic 'Serving The Empire United Alkali Co Ltd war workers badge'; gilt brass circular example surmounted by a Crown, the title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the centre displaying an embossed 'UAC' monogram over the symbol of unity a pair of shaking hands, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.Fattorini Bolton' and official issue number '1101'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 36mm. The 'United Alkali Company Limited' Cunard Building, Liverpool, was a British chemical company formed in 1890. It became one of the top four chemical companies which merged in 1926 with Brunner Mond, Nobel Explosives and British Dyestuffs Corporation to form Imperial Chemical Industries.
Code: 62028
95.00 GBP
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 impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd. London' and official early issue number '78924'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Please note: this particular badge has been shaped into a convex form, possibly to wear on a hat Height 38mm.
Code: 61900
25.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged On war work badge'; gilded brass circular example the title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting an embossed 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central title bar 'C.Ainsworth & Co Ltd', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Medallist'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 61768
75.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period On His Majesty"s Service Works 'David Colville & Sons Limited' gilt and enamel lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham' and official issue number '1656'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 26mm. 'David Colville & Sons' was founded in 1871 and opened its Dalzell Steel and Iron Works at Motherwell near Glasgow, Scotland.
Code: 61617
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 impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd. London' and official issue number '423570'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Height 40mm.
Code: 61498
SOLD
A good original First World War period 'On Government Work 1915' war workers brass badge, for 'Brownlee & Company Limited' City Saw Mills, Post Dundas, Glasgow', the reverse with registration, design and patent number 'Rd 646227' for the year 1915. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear. Height 29mm.
Code: 61492
A good original First World War period 'Bowley Preece & Co Ltd Birmingham ' gilt and enamel war worker's badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'C.Usher B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm. On the 2nd December 1915 'Bowley Preece & Co Ltd 242 Broad St. Birmingham', placed an advertisement in the 'Birmingham Mail' for a job available, describing themselves as: 'CABINET MAKERS and Carrera for Saddle Bar Brassing; good wages; Government work'.
Code: 61475
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 impressed with maker's details 'Wylie & Co. London' and official issue number '353878'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Height 39mm.
Code: 61474
A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions and Guns women's war workers triangular gilt badge' patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround with winged bullet to 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 clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Height 31mm.
Code: 61463
A scarce original First World War period 'John Crossley & Sons Ltd Halifax gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and official issue number '1333'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, some minor stress marks. Height 36mm. 'John Crossley and Sons Ltd Halifax' were carpet manufacturers, during the First World War they turned ther hands to producing webbing and blankets and the factory was used for munition production.
Code: 50968
45.00 GBP
A very scarce original First World War period 'Royal Commission on the Sugar Supply on essential service brass and enamel war workers badge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co. London'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 61210
A rare original First World War period 'Phelon & Moore Ltd 1914 1915 official on war service gilt and enamel war workers badge'; the reverse impressed with partial obscured maker's details 'Toye & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 26mm. 'Phelon & Moore Ltd' manufactured motorcycles in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire from 1904 to 1967 particularly those under the Panther name. The Royal Flying Corps used Phelon & Moore motorcycles during the First World War.
Code: 61189
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
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
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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