A scarce original First World War early period patriotic large bronze and enamel lapel badge, depicting in relief, a defiant 'John Bull ' wearing 'Royal Naval Brigade' uniform with ammunition bandoliers and cutlass to hand, beside him his faithful 'British Bulldog' with 'Union Flag' stands as defiant; the reverse impressed with 'Rd.641706' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1914. Ve...  read more

Code: 64498

A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '2105 C'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height 23mm.
The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of the Royal Artillery on June 25th 1925, all mem...  read more

Code: 64444

45.00 GBP

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A good original small pattern 'Comrades of The Great War' circular gilt and enamel badge, displaying a Union Flag to the centre, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '416350'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 64262

15.00 GBP

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A good original bronzed badge bearing an enamelled 'British Union Flag' shield, issued to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who had seen service at the front and been honourably discharged or were still on military duty in Canada; the reverse impressed with a five digit issue number '49999' and with the warning 'PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT.' Very good con...  read more

Code: 64047

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Bedford Borough Recreation Committee For The Troops pin badge'; gilt example enamelled in patriotic red, white and blue colours; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 23mm.

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Code: 63615

A scarce original First World War period 'Officers and Men 1914 1918 badge'; large gilt blue enamel title circlet, the centre bearing an embossed gilt portrait of 'Field Marshal Douglas Haig' on seeded ground, with artists initials 'CE'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 63613

A very rare original First World War 1914 period 'Kitchener's Army badge'; a superb surviving card example, with red embossed finish, bearing gilt tooled lettering 'Kitchener's Army Official' and edge trim. Good condition, complete with safety pin fitting, colour remains bright and housed in what is thought to be its original issue card box, this now with two split corners and age wear.
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Code: 63576

900.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Salonika Reunion Association 1915-19 gilt and enamel lapel badge' depicting the Gulf of Salonika, the sun rising from behind a mountainous view, the reverse with maker's details 'R.Hodd & Son'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, stress marks and damage to the enamel, centre and rim in the 11 o'clock position. Price reflects.
Diameter 21mm.
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Code: 63546

20.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel pin badge, worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with its original substantial pin fittings, an excellent example.
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Code: 63529

A scarce ORIGINAL First World War period 'Overseas Service Chevrons badge' four blue embroidered chevrons on khaki felt cloth backing covering the years 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Good well used condition, minor stains, came with Code: 63378 1914 1915 star medal.  read more

Code: 63380

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'AB ) Prov Pat,7342-17(No.4' and complete with unmarked backing plate. complete with backing plate stamped 'The Wounded Stripe PAT No.4 115896'.Good condition, some rust spots and minor staining, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length 51mm.  read more

Code: 63379

A rare original circa First World War period gilt brass pin badge, from the company known for the building and manufacture of machine guns, armaments, warships, military vehicles, in the form of white enamel flag bearing diagonal red cross inscribed 'Vickers Ltd Erith Ambulance Corps'; the reverse impressed with an official low issue number '57', makers details 'Vaughtons Birm' and impressed in...  read more

Code: 63278

250.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co London', 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '7519A'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height 23mm.

The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of the...  read more

Code: 63150

A scarce original early post First World War period 'Scottish Federation of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers lapel badge'; large diamond shaped gilt example with white enamel title border, the centre with three thistles to each corner on field of red, surmounted by an applied figure of 'Justice' with title scroll below, superimposed over 'For King and Empire Services Rendered' wound badge outlin...  read more

Code: 63140

45.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1919 period 'Canadian Naval War Badge'; nickel Crowned 'CANADA' ribbon scroll, bearing superimposed pair of leaning fouled anchors, resting within a 'SERVICES RENDERED' tri-part scroll; the reverse with maker's details 'W.Scully' and officially impressed with low issue number '1799'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 33mm.

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Code: 62963

A very rare original First World War period 'Heavy Brigade Machine Gun Corps silver pin badge', in the form of a well defined British Army Tank with blue enamel ribbon title scroll 'H.B.M.G.C.'; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 19mm.
Width 36mm.  read more

Code: 62933

A scarce original First World War period 'Borough of Southend 1915 Volunteer war worker badge'; large gilt and enamel example, bearing 'VW' logo on blue enamel ground, within white title surround; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Rayleigh Studio Farringdon Avenue E.C.' and 'Reg.638252' a registration design and patent year of 1914. Very good condition, complete with original ...  read more

Code: 62912

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Great War period 'National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiersrs gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a soldier and a sailor shaking hands, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'J.W.Hood & Co Southampton' and Registration '662333' a Registration, Design and Patent number for the early quarter of the year 1918. Very good condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 62864

A scarce original 'Salonika Reunion Association 1915-19 gilt and enamel lapel badge' depicting the Gulf of Salonika, the sun rising from behind a mountainous view, the reverse with maker's details 'Hodd & Son'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel
Diameter 21mm.

The Salonika Reunion Association was formed in 1924 for memb...  read more

Code: 62848

A scarce original First World War period Good Luck Charm in the form of a gilt button style pin badge, the surround inscribed '1st Battalion Good Luck Regiment', the centre with embossed horseshoe in which the title 'Alf’s Button' rests, Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor age wear.
Diameter 23mm.

'Alf’s Button' would have been purchased by a lov...  read more

Code: 62790

45.00 GBP

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