A scarce original First World War period large oval die-cast bronze cap badge, worn during the First World War by the joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St.John. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 36mm. read more

Code: 64640

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment MIDDLESEX VAD General Service' large circular embroidered felt cloth badge, worn by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'. Generally very good condition, complete with black hessian backing, colour remains bright, edge with nicks where it has been removed from uniform.
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Code: 64612

A scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment VAD General Service' large circular embroidered felt cloth badge, worn by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'. Good condition, complete with fawn herringbone backing, minor service wear.
Diameter approx 66mm. read more

Code: 64611

A scarce original short lived Great War period 'Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade sleeve badge'; large circular die-stamped gilt brass example, bearing thistle wreath, title circlet and central shield with voided 'Geneva Cross'; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings with split pin and red felt backing. Very good condition.
Diameter 56mm. read more

Code: 63957

60.00 GBP

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A good original wartime issue British Red Cross & Order of St John 'CENTRAL HOSPITAL SUPPLY SERVICE badge'; silver plated enamel shield depicting the emblems of the joint war organisation, with additional initials 'C.H.S.S.'; the reverse inpressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent ex... read more

Code: 63947

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John penny a week fundraising home front pin badge'; small die stamped silver plate and enamel example bearing the joint war organisation symbol in red, white and black enamel. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 21mm. read more

Code: 63855

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John penny a week fundraising home front pin badge'; small gilt and enamel example bearing the joint war organisation symbol in red, white, blue and black enamel. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
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Code: 63854

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime issue Voluntary Aid Detachment 'British Red Cross Society 'VAD mobile' armband', navy blue ribbed cotton example with sewn on felt cloth badge, each with tapered ends and secured by chromium plated buckle slide, inside with white tape label inscribed in ink 'SURREY 56 6755 BRCS L.EDIMGHAM'. Very good condition, minor service wear.
Length 23cm. read more

Code: 63808

A good original small gilt and enamel badge, worn by the joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John by personnel serving overseas, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 23mm. read more

Code: 63727

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'St John Ambulance LONDON War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '6204'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm. read more

Code: 63658

A scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Agriculture Fund badge' bearing the highly coloured enamel symbols of the joint war organisation. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm.

The Duke of Gloucester's Appeal was launched in 1939 and was based around... read more

Code: 63657

A scarce original circa 1939 wartime charity fundraising gilt badge in the form of a red enamel title circlet 'Red Cross Agriculture Fund' surmounted by a King's Crown, white enamel cross in relief to seeded centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with unusual original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel,... read more

Code: 63314

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Red Cross & St John red printed celluloid tin button badge', bearing a white cross inscribed 'Help The Wounded' 'April 23 24 June'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minimal foxing.
Diameter 23mm.

The British Journal of Nursing, April 17 1915, is quoted as saying:
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Code: 63313

35.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John Central Work Rooms badge' gilt brass example bearing the wartime conjoined shields; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original red enamel suspension bar with original pin fittings and cream and red stripped silk ribbon, no stress marks or ... read more

Code: 63291

A scarce original First World War period large oval die-cast bronze badge, worn during the First World War by the joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St.John. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 36mm. read more

Code: 63272

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Agriculture Fund badge' bearing the highly coloured enamel symbols of the joint war organisation; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 24mm.

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Code: 63198

A rare original Second World War period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John GIFT SHOP gilt fund raising badge' bearing the highly coloured enamel symbols of the joint war organisation. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 21mm.
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Code: 63197

A very rare original joint war organisation 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Agriculture Fund Rural Pennies gilt and enamel fund raising pin badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 24mm.

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Code: 63196

A very scarce original Second World War period Canadian made 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John silver war worker badge' in the form of a shield, bearing the the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John' emblem and inscribed NEWFOUNDLAND below; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and with maker's details 'BIRKS'. Very good condition, complete with ... read more

Code: 63175

A scarce original wartime period 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John Central Hospital Supply Service fundraising badge' pressed metal example with gilt edge finish and paper cardboard printed insert. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remains bright, age patina.
Diameter 32mm. read more

Code: 63159