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 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

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.
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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 '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 circa 1920's period 'Lest We Forget Comrades of The Great War associate member 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 '3058'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 62689

A scarce original First World War period bronzed cap badge attributed to Private Claude Astley Sacker who was born in Croydon England and after emigrating to Canada enlisted into the 10th Battalion CEF March 1916, at Red Deer Alberta, his trade given as a Farmer. His parents lived in Harpenden Hertfordshire. He landed in France around August 1916 and was admitted into hospital suffering concuss...  read more

Code: 62429

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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Code: 61647

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

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

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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

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

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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

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