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WW1 South Staffordshire Regiment For King & Country celluloid matchbox cover

WW1 South Staffordshire Regiment For King & Country celluloid matchbox cover

A scarce original First World War period celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying a British soldier in full uniform carrying bayoneted rifle over his shoulder beside a patriotic 'Union Flag', the reverse depicting the badge of the South Staffordshire Regiment, the spine inscribed 'For King & Country'. Good condition, general foxing, colours remain bright.
Height 62mm.
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Code: 62017

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Comrades of The Great War small pattern numbered lapel badge

Comrades of The Great War small pattern numbered lapel badge

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 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and impressed with official issue number 'S17590'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 61925

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WW1 Royal Field Artillery RFA brass button stick by Bodill Parker & Co

WW1 Royal Field Artillery RFA brass button stick by Bodill Parker & Co

A scarce original pre 1917 pattern 'Royal Field Artillery brass button stick' impressed 'RFA 26680' the reverse with maker's details 'BODILL PARKER & Co. LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS & CONTRACTORS. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, maker's details rubbed.
Length 172mm.

Two men of the Royal Field Artillery are noted serving during the Great War with this service number.

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Code: 61902

35.00 GBP

1914-1918 British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association LESMA badge

1914-1918 British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association LESMA badge

A scarce original circa 1920's period 'British L.E.S.M.A. Membership badge'; gilded brass triangular shaped example, displaying a green enamel shield inscribed '1914 1918' within laurel wreath and sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish...  read more

Code: 61795

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WW1 Comrades of The Great War Womens Auxiliary Badge

WW1 Comrades of The Great War Womens Auxiliary Badge

A very scarce original 'Womens Auxiliary Comrades of The Great War' large gilt and enamel badge portraying a Union Flag, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and very low official issue Number '129'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, enamel with heavy damage.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 61661

60.00 GBP

WW1 London District Railway Stations buffet canteen war workers badge

WW1 London District Railway Stations buffet canteen war workers badge

A scarce original First World War period 'London District pin badge' in the form of a large gilt white enamel title surround, with an applied large 'Cornucopia' horn of plenty (symbol of abundance and nourishment) to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, the shank with make do replacement pin, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diamete...  read more

Code: 61647

45.00 GBP

1916 POW prisioners of war bone work badge

1916 POW prisioners of war bone work badge

A unique original First World War prisioners of war art work souvenir, skilfully made from animal bone, fretted and worked into floral leaf and flower decorated brooch, probably for a loved one. Very good complete condition, with adapted safety pin as a fitting.
Height 29mm.
Width 48mm.  read more

Code: 61645

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WW1 City Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment enamel lapel badge

WW1 City Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment enamel lapel badge

A rare original First World War period 'Liverpool Pals lapel badge'; circular gilt convex example inlaid with patriotic circles of red, white and blue enamel, the outer bearing the Latin phrase 'Civis Britannicus Sum', the inner white 'City Battalion The King’s Liverpool Regiment', with crest of 'Lord Derby' to centre on blue enamel ground. Very good condition, the original buttonhole lapel fit...  read more

Code: 61160

160.00 GBP

WW1 British Bulldog Union Jack Flag patriotic silver badge

WW1 British Bulldog Union Jack Flag patriotic silver badge

A rare original First World War period patriotic badge, in the form of a defiant British Bulldog standing proud with red, white and blue enamelled 'Union Flag' between his teeth; the reverse impressed 'Silver', maker's details 'JW' and 'REGd 644039' a Registered Design and Patent Date for 1915. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and old replacement hook, enamel with minor ...  read more

Code: 61113

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British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association LESMA membership badge

British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association LESMA membership badge

A good original later pattern circa 1940's period 'British L.E.S.M.A. Membership badge'; chromium plated triangular shaped example, depicting "Britannia" in relief on recessed rectangle, within laurel wreath and sprays. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, chromium plating with small wear lower left.
Height 22mm.

Formed around the ...  read more

Code: 60774

18.00 GBP

Federation of Grocers' Association Portsmouth 1917 wartime badge

Federation of Grocers' Association Portsmouth 1917 wartime badge

A superbly enamelled rare original badge for the 'Federation of Grocers' Association'; large impressive gilded example bearing three rings of patriotic red, white and blue enamel, these listing all our allies during the First World War with blue shield to centre inscribed 'Portsmouth 1917'. Excellent condition, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 60530

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WW1 Comrades of The Great War Official lapel badge

WW1 Comrades of The Great War Official lapel badge

A scarce original 'Comrades of The Great War' circular gilt and enamel badge displaying a Union Flag to the centre with additional scroll below, 'OFFICIAL' the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with issue number '1508'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 32mm.

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Code: 60483

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WW1 New Zealand War Contingent Association WCA official visitor badge

WW1 New Zealand War Contingent Association WCA official visitor badge

A scarce original First World War period British made 'New Zealand War Contingent Association badge'; Crowned gilt fern leaf wreath 'W.C.A.' at the base, blue enamel title circlet, the centre inscribed 'OFFICIAL VISITOR' on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm.

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Code: 60202

120.00 GBP

WW1 THE BETTER 'OLE British Army & Navy Leave Club Paris badge Barnsfather cartoon

WW1 THE BETTER 'OLE British Army & Navy Leave Club Paris badge Barnsfather cartoon

A very scarce original post 1915 Great War period English made soldier souvenir badge from a leave club based in Paris France 'The Better 'Ole'; large circular gilded brass highly enamelled example, displaying a 'Union Jack flag', the central white disc bearing part of the Bruce Barnsfather cartoonist quip, the reverse embossed 'Souvenir - British Army & Navy Leave Club - Paris'. Very good con...  read more

Code: 59789

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FROM HAROLD TO MOTHER carved jet military button sweetheart brooch

FROM HAROLD TO MOTHER carved jet military button sweetheart brooch

A unique Great War period brooch in the form of circular piece of polished spiral fluted edged Jet stone, set with a military 'General Service Button' to the centre with engraved surround 'From Harold to Mother'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, button with sevice wear.
Diameter approx 30mm.  read more

Code: 59592

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WW1 Queen Mary's Workshop Brighton staff badge

WW1 Queen Mary's Workshop Brighton staff badge

A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel badge; Crowned circlet 'Hope Welcomes All Who Enter Here' enclosing the letter 'M' with title scroll below 'Queen Mary's Workshop Brighton'. Very good condition, complete with original loop fitting, enamel intact, the surface with minor service wear.
Height 37mm.

The Queen Mary's Workshop Brighton was established in ...  read more

Code: 59505

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WW1 Bradford Wounded Transport Service joint war committee badge

WW1 Bradford Wounded Transport Service joint war committee badge

A very scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel badge, the centre bearing a Maltese Cross with circular title 'Bradford Wounded Transport Service', the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Bradford". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.

Bradford Joint Committee the Wounded Transport Se...  read more

Code: 59364

80.00 GBP

WW1 Hampshire Cyclist Battn territorial uniformed soldier gold locket

WW1 Hampshire Cyclist Battn territorial uniformed soldier gold locket

A scarce original Great War memento in the form of a double sided gold locket with portrait photograph of a First World War other ranks army soldier wearing a khakii cap displaying a Hampshire Cyclist Battalion cap badge, his tunic with clear image of a 'Territorial Force Imperial Service Volunteer' breast badge, the reverse with photograph of young boy with resembling features, all held in pla...  read more

Code: 59325

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League of Honour 1914 patriotic women of the British Empire badge

League of Honour 1914 patriotic women of the British Empire badge

A good original Great War period 'League of Honour 1914' celluloid tin button badge; the centre depicting the red cross St. George flag, over laurel sprays on white ground within a blue band title surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.

Established at the outbreak of the war and for its duration, with women a...  read more

Code: 59319

20.00 GBP

Territorial Force Imperial Service Volunteer uniform badge by Armfields

Territorial Force Imperial Service Volunteer uniform badge by Armfields

A scarce original First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel plated badge with unusual maker's details 'Armfields Birm', worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War. Very good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings.
Width 44mm.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 59248

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