A scarce original First World War period 'Oxford St John Ambulance 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 inscribed with official issue number "103". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 57122

A very scarce original MINIATURE size mess dress gilt medal, 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 condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings...  read more

Code: 57009

A good original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' with additional 1944 bar, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and inscribed "015168 F.W.Brimelow". Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height Approx 97mm.  read more

Code: 56716

A scarce privately named medal issued in 1920, full sized example the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and title surround "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.
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Code: 56120

A rare original post 1909 'British Red Cross Society motor ambulance driver VAD badge'; brass winged wheel bearing red cross to the centre and 'B.R.C' blue enamel title above. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting old replacement hook, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55711

250.00 GBP

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A good Second World War period 'St.John Ambulance Association miniature silver service badge', the reverse of the medal bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and further 1939 to the bar, maker's details "WD&S" (W M Dowler & Sons) and inscribed "453959 Ronald F Leversedge". Very good condition.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 55556

A rare original very large felt embroidered cloth badge, worn during the First World War by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'; the reverse with official ink issue number "2320" and name 'Dormer". Very good condition, colours remain bright, no traces of any moth.
Height 118mm.
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Code: 54937

A scarce original Second World War period 'Red Cross & St John Penny-A-Week Red Cross Fund celluloid printed badge', the reverse impressed "Reliance Twickenham". Very good condition, retaining original safety pin fitting, colours remain bright.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 54886

A scarce original 'St.John Ambulance War Service silver badge'; circular example bearing title surround "Served 1914 - 1919" the fretted centre displaying a plain 'Maltese Cross', the reverse impressed "Silver" and inscribed to the recipient "Winifred Johnson". Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 54853

A very scarce original 'St.John Ambulance V.A.D War Service 1914-1919 silver and enamel lapel badge' issued in 1920; circular example bearing title surround, the centre displaying a plain 'Maltese Cross', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1920 and maker's details "WD&S" (W.M.Dowler & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel p...  read more

Code: 54852

A scarce First World War period 'Durham St John Ambulance 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 "4740". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 53963

A very rare wartime 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'Anti-Gas Training Instructor A.R.P.S' (Air Raid Precaution School) bar, the reverse inscribed "143 W.F.R.Wheal". Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Overall Length 87mm.  read more

Code: 53693

A scarce Second World War period nickel badge with utility restriction red painted finish, for the joint War Organisation "Work Parties B.R.C.S. St John.W.O.", the reverse engraved with official issue number "122". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 53424

A scarce Second World War period small shield gilt badge, bearing the 'Scottish lion' emblem and title scrolls "Scotlands Red Cross Week". Very good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height of badge 15mm.
Overall length 61mm.  read more

Code: 53090

20.00 GBP

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A scarce small silver plate and enamel 'Penny A Week' fund raising badge for the joint war organisation during the Second World War. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 53082

A rare First World War 'Lucky Black Cat Mascot' on its original card and a with charming verse:
Wear this pussy, and you'll find
Fortune will be very kind,
For as sure as she is black,
You good luck shall never lack.

"Sold on Behalf of The Red Cross Society and Order of St. John" at the cost of "Sixpence" the proceeds raised for the much needed...  read more

Code: 52932

A rare original St John Hospital Oatlands 1914-1919 gilt and enamel badge. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 30mm.

St John Hospital Oatlands was a Auxiliary Military Hospital opened in 1914 by Lady Meux, wife of Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, Naval Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth. It was situated in a large private residence named O...  read more

Code: 52757

A very good example of a scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society Air Raid Precauctions armband', red embroidered letters on a strong green cotton herringbone material, secured by a brass buckle.
Length 40.6 cm.
Width 7.5 cm.
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Code: 52542

A rare original wartime red cotton armband, bearing the printed badge of the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John, Central Hospital Supply Service Depot' with an additional sewn on service bar, the ends are with raw edges and it has evidence of a safety pin been used to secure and attach to the arm. Very good used condition.
Length 42.4 cm.
Width 8.9 cm.
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Code: 52535

A scarce Second World War paper "1944 War Fund" window display badge, printed to the lower point "Moisten gummed edges and apply to window" "S.A. No 1 Union Label New York Registered" logo. Good condition, minor creases, gum in tack.
Size 102 x 101mm.  read more

Code: 51763