WW1 Lee & Son Army Service 1915 On War Work lapel badge

A scarce original First World War gilt and enamel '1915 On War Work lapel badge' for 'Lee & Son Army Service'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting slightly flattened, no chips to the enamel, some surface scratches.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 56197

WW1 OHMS British Aluminium Co Ltd 1915 war service badge

A good original First World War period die-stamped blackened brass 'On His Majesty's Service British Aluminium Co Ltd 1915 War Service badge'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 55965

WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge by Collins

A scarce original silver plated 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 "D.J.Collins Newgate St. London" "Warranted Fire Gilt" "P" and impressed with official issue number "24858". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, silver plate...  read more

Code: 55858

WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge by Woolley

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 "7812". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 55856

WW1 Gas Light & Power Supply On Public Service war service badge

A scarce First World War period 'Gas Light & Power Supply On Public Service war service badge'; gilded brass large circular example, the title surround inlaid with red enamel, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, on white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's detail "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Good condition, retaining...  read more

Code: 55636

WW1 On War Service woman munition worker character figural badge

A superb example of a rare Great War period, possibly a flag day collector fundraiser's badge; gilt metal quatrefoil shape surround depicting a female munition worker in factory uniform to voided centre, inlaid in blue enamel, the reverse impressed "Protected" with hard to decipher signature "Casaiue"? "Rd 660671" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Excellent condition, retain...  read more

Code: 55617

WW1 Atkinson Brothers Ltd Sheffield on government work badge

A good original First World War gilt and enamel war workers badge, from the 'Atkinson Bros Ltd Sheffield' manufacturers of steel cutlery etc. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel perfect except for a minor dark bruise mark to blue enamel centre, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 55615

WW1 John Mares Ltd engaged on army work war service badge

A scarce original First World War gilt and enamel war workers badge, from the 'John Mares Ltd a textile fabrics manufacturer' based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 55598

WW1 South Shields Gas Co.1915 Munition of War on war service badge

A scarce original First World War period official war munition worker's badge; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamelling, the title surround "South Shields Gas Co 1915", the centre inscribed "Munition of War"; the reverse impressed with officially low issue number "209". Good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel remains intact but with heavy service wear, ...  read more

Code: 55314

WW1 Russian War Service 1915 silver Imperial Eagle award badge

A very scarce and grand First World War period 'Russian War Service pin badge'; large circular example bearing siver 'Imperial Russian Double Headed Eagle' to the centre on a field of red enamel, title surround inlaid with blue; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915, maker's details "J.A. Wylie & Co" and inscribed "L.Mc.Leland". Very good condition, retaining o...  read more

Code: 55234

WW1 Latch & Batchelor Ltd Hay Mills 1915 on war service badge

A scarce original First World War period official war worker's badge; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamelling, the title surround "Latch & Batchelor Ltd Hay Mills", the centre inscribed "1915 On War Service". Very good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel remains intact and gilt bright.
Diameter 26mm.

Latch and Batchelor was form...  read more

Code: 55194

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