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A scarce original pre 1950's possibly Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society technical badge' with 'Trained Nurse' bar, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1663' and inscribed to the recipient 'J. Brocklehurst'. Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Overall Length 86mm. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 61500
75.00 GBP
A scarce original group awarded during Second World War consisting of rare 'City of Birmingham' county badge, plus Proficiency in First Aid and Nursing Medal and certificates dated 2-6-44 awarded to 'Mrs Elsie Perry'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Code: 50412
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1911 to 1914 short lived 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in red cross work gilt and enamel medal', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Diameter 26mm. Height 71mm. 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work badge' Instituted 1911 and Discontinued 1914.
Code: 61304
A good original full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title 'British Red Cross Society For War Service 1914-1918', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and Latin motto 'Inter Arma Caritas' (In War, Charity). Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings. Medal Diameter 32mm. Overall Height 81mm
Code: 60954
30.00 GBP
A scarce original 'British Red Cross Society Technical medal' with 'Physio-therapist' bar. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Overall Length 90mm. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 60777
60.00 GBP
A scarce original 'British Red Cross Serve One Another, Proficiency in Junior Red Cross Work unnamed award', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original blue silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel. Height approx 85mm.
Code: 60661
A scarce original circa 1940's short lived 'British Red Cross Society blood transfusion service bronzed medal, the reverse impressed in relief 'Awarded To' and engraved 'L.Hawksbee' For 10 Transfusions'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings. Overall Height 81mm. The British Red Cross Society Blood Transfusion Service badge was Instituted in 1931 and Discontinued in 1946.
Code: 60498
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'British Red Cross Society Vice-President and Honorary Vice-President badge'; crowned oval gilt metal example bearing red cross on white enamel ground within title surround; mounted on a maroon watered silk ribbon with one star denoting rank and suspended from a white enamel 'Suffolk' bar. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 76mm.
Code: 60111
A very rare unique original Great War period medal issue to a Doctor working for the 'British Red Cross Society' Technical Branch' bearing 'Medical Officer' bar, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1915, maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and inscribed 'No 244 Dr. James Hunter'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, 9 carat gold title bar and buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example, housed in its velvet lined fitted leather case. Overall Length 82mm. Weight approx 18.9 grams with ribbon. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 59610
400.00 GBP
A very scarce original Great War period medal issue to a Doctor working for the 'British Red Cross Society' Technical Branch' bearing 'Medical Officer' bar, the reverse inscribed '253 Dr. Ellis'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Overall Length 82mm. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 59609
150.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1940's period medal issue to a Doctor working for the 'British Red Cross Society' Technical Branch' bearing 'Medical Officer' bar, the reverse inscribed '1125 Dr. B.Y.H. Christmas'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Overall Length 87mm. Attributed to Dr. Benjamin Young Harper Christmas who was born in 1894. In 1939 he is listed as a physician & surgeon and was living in Bridgewater Somerset.
Code: 53677
A scarce original Elizabeth II period fine quality example 'Royal Red Cross second class award miniature medal'. Very good condition, complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fitting in good working order, enamel perfect. Height with ribbon 66mm.
Code: 59575
40.00 GBP
A scarce original pre 1961 issue 'British Red Cross Society Merit gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel. Height 75mm. The British Red Cross Society Merit badge was instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments who had obtained the Society's Proficiency badges in First Aid, Nursing and one other subject they were discontinued in 1968.
Code: 59557
20.00 GBP
A scarce original post 1961 to 1968 pattern short-lived issue 'British Red Cross Societt medal of merit gilt and enamel badge' this example with wider ribbon than the pre 1961 issues and with one and two year additional bars, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 77mm. The British Red Cross Society Merit badge was instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments who had obtained the Society's Proficiency badges in First Aid, Nursing and one other subject they were discontinued in 1968.
Code: 59556
A scarce original post 1961 to 1968 pattern short-lived issue 'British Red Cross Societt medal of merit gilt and enamel badge' this example with wider ribbon than the pre 1961 issues, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 83mm. The British Red Cross Society Merit badge was instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments who had obtained the Society's Proficiency badges in First Aid, Nursing and one other subject they were discontinued in 1968.
Code: 59114
15.00 GBP
A good original full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title "British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and Latin motto "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, complete with its original presentation box with coloured details to the front and inscribed "Mrs King for the late W.King", the lid with corners split and small piece missing to side Medal Diameter 32mm. Overall Height 80mm This Red Cross War Service Medal is believed to have been Posthumously awarded to Volunteer William King who died on the 19th October 1918 and now rests in Poole Cemetery. A native of Reading he volunteered for service with the 13th Berkshire Red Cross in 1915 and served as an Orderly, first at Springfield and then later at The Lodge Parkstone. He died whilst on service.
Code: 58519
A scarce original full sized George V period 'Royal Red Cross second class award medal' housed in its 'Garrard & Co' velvet lined fitted leather case in good order. Very good condition, complete with original silk bow suspension bar with pin fitting in good working order.
Code: 59542
A good original pre 1960s full sized Voluntary Medical Service fifteen years long and efficient service silver medal bearing two clasps each for a subsequent 5 years of service awarded to a Mrs.Sylvia M.Clark. The obverse depicting a symbolic representation of Florence Nightingale carrying her lamp with the initial "PM" for the designer Percy Metcalfe; the reverse displaying the Geneva and St Andrew cross denoting the British Red Cross and St Andrew's Ambulance Corps (Scotland) organisations who issued the award. Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar. Diameter 39mm. Voluntary Medical Service Medal instituted: 1932.
Code: 58903
A good original full sized circa 1950 1960 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid badge Instituted 1914 and Discontinued 1968.
Code: 58508
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'British Red Cross Society Vice-President and Honorary Vice-President badge'; crowned oval gilt metal example bearing red cross on white enamel ground within title surround; mounted on a maroon watered silk ribbon with one star denoting rank and suspended from a white enamel 'Sussex' bar. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 76mm.
Code: 58261
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