A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '1133' and maker's details 'TOYE & Co Ld LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height approx 23mm.
The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of...  read more

Code: 66572

A good original First World War period alloy identification tags inscribed to: 'CPL J. Holland 50469 4 LAB CO. DEVONS C.E.' 62 DORSET ROAD. LIVERPOOL' mounted on steel chain link bracelet. Good condition.
Corporal John Holland served with the 4th Bn Devonshire in India and later Mesopotamia, He later was transferred to the 169th Labour Company which was made up of men of the Devonshire ...  read more

Code: 65977

A scarce original First World War period 'National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers brass 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...  read more

Code: 65883

A rare original pre-war period 'Suffolk Corps of Guides home front lapel badge'; large green enamel title surround, gilt two tower castle to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliiss Bros Birmingham', official low issue number '152'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 32mm.
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Code: 65740

180.00 GBP

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A very unusual post 1919 period 'Comrades of The Great War cravat pin badge'; very small circular gilt and enamel example displaying a Union Flag to the centre within title surround, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original spiral turned single pin fitting, minor service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 14mm.
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Code: 65578

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse without details Good condition, some rust spots and minor staining, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 65311

25.00 GBP

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A very scarce original 'Comrades of The Great War' gilt and enamel lapel badge, red enamel title circlet , the voided centre displaying a crowned 'Maid of Erin'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and issue Number '27812'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel. Price reflects.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 65109

A scarce original bronzed badge bearing '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 with issue number '225171' with warning 'PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT.' Good condition complete with screw post NUT NOW ABSENT...  read more

Code: 65108

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

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'PROV PAT'. (Provisional Patent). Good condition, complete with simple folded end hook fittings.
Length 51mm.  read more

Code: 65060

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original large 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 '34827'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 64941

35.00 GBP

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A rare original post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association badge Northern Ireland'; gilt brass example in the form of a voided cross, each arm inlaid with blue enamel, the central disc in green inscribed 'August 4th - November 22nd 1914' the reverse with maker’s details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to t...  read more

Code: 58498

A scarce original First World War period large die cast bronzed lapel badge, bearing 'ARMY SERVICE 1916' title circlet within a laurel wreath, the centre inscribed 'ARMY CANTEENS'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford' and official issue number '1435'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 40mm.
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Code: 64804

A scarce original First World War period English made lapel badge; gilt brass blue enamel title circlet '1914-1915 Service Du Ravitaillement' (Supply Service) the centre bearing a 'Belgium Lion' inscribed below 'Armee Belge'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 64799

A scarce original First World War period English made badge; large circular silver plated example, the centre bearing a 'Belgium Lion' with enamel stripe in national colours, the motto surround inlaid with dark blue enamel 'L'Union fait la force' and 'Eendracht baart macht' (Unity Makes Strength); the reverse with personalized scratched messge 'TO MY DARLING LYNNE'. Very good condition, complet...  read more

Code: 64798

60.00 GBP

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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

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 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 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