WW1 22nd Area Recruiting Staff badge Cheshire

A scarce original First World War period 'Army Recruiting Staff badge'; large impressive gilt example bearing George V crown over crossed Union Flags with patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround '22nd Area Recruiting 1915'. Good condition, complete with original lapel fitting bearing 'Reg 638252' (1914), gilt finish remains bright, minor enamel loss to crown, not affecting its splen...  read more

Code: 64660

1915 Recruiting Staff Glamorgan Area badge headquarters Cardiff Wales

A rare original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt blue enamel title surround, the centre bearing GLAMORGAN 45th on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Low Chester'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor flaws and surface scratches to the enamel,
Diameter approx 31mm.
The Welsh '41st Gla...  read more

Code: 64659

WW1 War Office 37th Recruiting Area badge Hampshire

A scarce original First World War period 37thth Recruiting Area lapel badge'; die stamped brass title strap, the top displaced by a George V crown, with Recruiting Area scroll below, the domed centre displaying an embossed '37' (HAMPSHIRE) on seeded ground. Very good condition, complete with original early style circular lapel fitting.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 64658

WW1 16th Recruiting Area badge Bedford Hertford Huntingdon

A scarce original First World War period 16th Recruiting Area pin badge'; gilt brass green enamel title circlet, the top displaced by a George V crown, the
recessed centre with bold 'R' with scroll below bearing an abbreviated white title scroll 'M.A.R.O.' possibly for ( ? Army Recruiting Office); the reverse impressed with London maker's details 'JAW&Co' (J A Wylie & Co). Good conditio...  read more

Code: 64657

WW1 Army Recruiting Staff official lapel badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Army Recruiting Staff badge'; large impressive gilt brass example bearing George V Royal Arms to centre, within patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 64616

1915 Recruiting Staff 45th Area badge Derbyshire / Nottingham

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 45th AREA (Derbyshire or Nottingham) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64615

WW1 Recruiting Staff Edinburgh pin badge Scotland

A scarce original First World War period Scottish 'Recruiting Staff Edinburgh pin badge'; ornate gilt convex disc inlaid with green enamel, depicting a gilt shield bearing red rampant lion with motto scroll 'Pro Patria' (for one's country) on either side, the reverse impressed with official issue number '51'. Good condition, complete with original pin shank and hook, old pin a later replacement...  read more

Code: 64603

WW1 Recruiting Staff Union Jack Flag badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; ornate gilt brass laurel leaves surround with red, white and blue patriotiic Union Flag disc applied to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 64602

1915 Recruiting Staff 4th Area badge Lancaster

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 4th Area (Lancaster) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Fair condition, original buttonhole lapel replaced with old pin fitting, stress marks and enamel loss, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64601

WW1 Voluntary Recruiting Staff tin button badge

A rare original First World War period quickly produced 'Voluntary Recruiting Staff badge'; small celluloid tin button example bearing George V crown to centre, within patriotic red, white and blue title surround; the rim printed with unusual maker's details 'Ivorine Manf & Co 34 Gt.Titchfield St. W' (situated in London). Good condition, complete with original early pattern round lapel fitting,...  read more

Code: 64600