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 button...  read more

Code: 62626

140.00 GBP

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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 ...  read more

Code: 62570

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, complet...  read more

Code: 62559

120.00 GBP

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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,...  read more

Code: 62518

150.00 GBP

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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 e...  read more

Code: 62502

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.
Heig...  read more

Code: 62501

20.00 GBP

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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. Fattor...  read more

Code: 62465

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, Scot...  read more

Code: 62415

45.00 GBP

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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 larg...  read more

Code: 62303

75.00 GBP

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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.  read more

Code: 62302

120.00 GBP

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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.  read more

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, compl...  read more

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.
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Code: 62245

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel war workers badge, within a blue enamel rimmed seeded gilt circlet surmounted by Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle; the central patriotic 'S' ribbon style scroll inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 1915'; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and impressed 'Reg.638232' a regist...  read more

Code: 62214

75.00 GBP

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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 i...  read more

Code: 62202

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1915 period war workers gilt badge with embossed Crowned ribbon style patriotic title inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 1915. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor bruise and light surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 62201

A good original First World War period Crowned 'VW' Volunteer Workers brass badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '53722'. Good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings.
Height 30mm.

In 1940 a similar badge was approved by the War Office although the use of the Crown was refused and 'F...  read more

Code: 62200

A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing embossed title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre; the reverse with individually struck official issue number '6346'. Very good condition, complete with an old replacement buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 29mm.

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Code: 62199

75.00 GBP

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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 impressed with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons Ltd London' 'M' and impressed with official issue number '79210'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 62196

20.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War 1915 period war workers badge, believed to have been worn by an employee from the 'James Smith & Co (Derby) Ltd' who in 1914 were on contract to make Army, Railway and Police Uniform for the war effort. A generally recognised pattern gilt badge with embossed Crowned 'S' style patriotic title inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 191...  read more

Code: 62134

120.00 GBP

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