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.
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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, comple...  read more

Code: 59000

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.  read more

Code: 58790

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 origi...  read more

Code: 58516

An exceptionally good original example of a Great War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilt 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...  read more

Code: 58515

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.

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Code: 58513

15.00 GBP

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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.  read more

Code: 58493

A good original First World War 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" "Z" and impressed with official issue number "31645". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, crown mis-struck and lower centre section not pierced.
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Code: 58480

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War official '1916 Munition Workers nickel plated 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 '228630'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, with a later replacement pin.
Height 39mm.  read more

Code: 57891

A scarce original Great War period munition workers surviving factory token'; large brass circular example with a hole at top to facilitate hanging on a hook; the obverse with embossed Crowned "C" cypher, reversed and interwined, and stamped "The V.C. Factory 1915 1918"; the reverse impressed with official issue identification number "3247" within "The Property of The National Shell Fil...  read more

Code: 57690

A very 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 "Woolley & Co.(Birm) Ltd." "X" and impressed with official low issue number "1305". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 57684

18.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions badge' gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged bullet over white 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.657674" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Very good condition, retaining o...  read more

Code: 57654

A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work badge'; gilded brass circular example the title surround inlaid with red and blue enamel, the centre depicting an embossed with 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central title bar 'Wrinch & Sons Ltd'. Very good condition, retaining or...  read more

Code: 57258

80.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Army Remounts Service lapel badge', large oval gilded brass example, depicting white enamel rearing horse within blue enamel title surround 'Army Remount Service'; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief "Toye & Co. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 57098

A scarce original First World War period official war worker's badge; very unusual gilded brass circular example "On War Service" blue enamel title surround, the centre with Crowned 1915 red bar on white enamel ground. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains fresh, an excellent example.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 57064

A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged in the Manufacture of Munitions of War badge'; gilded brass circular example, red enamel title surround with white enamel centre, the reverse impressed with a simple "H" in a circle. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel intact, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 57032

A rare original First World War period 'For Air Raid Service During Great War silver cross'; the centre depicting the 'Arms from the Borough of Southwark' with motto below "United To Serve" (Granted in 1902); the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details "J.F" (James Fenton & Co Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with silver suspension ring ...  read more

Code: 56481

A scarce original First World War period 'Victoria Tube Co Ltd 1915 On War Service badge', circular gilt and enamel example, the reverse with maker's details "H.B.Sale Ltd B'Ham. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter 25mm.

The 'Victoria Tube Company Ltd' of Great Bridge, Tipton, Staffordshire were manufacturer...  read more