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A good original post 1953 early period 'WRNS badge', blue silk cotton embroidered wreath, silvered metal anchor to the centre, red velvet and gold wire Queen's Crown, the reverse with waxed black cotton hessian backing and a pair of additional wires for mounting onto a hat. Very good used condition. Height 70mm.
Code: 58938
35.00 GBP
A scarce First World War period 'Women's Royal Naval Service WRNS badge'; large pewter plated rope edged Crowned oval, resting in a laurel wreath with 'Admiralty' scroll below, the centre with raised figure of 'Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson' in full uniform. Exceptional condition, retaining original pin fittings, minimal wear to the plating. Height 47mm. The Admiralty badge was worn in the First World War by WRNS working in the Admiralty and WRNS Headquarters before their official uniform had been issued. Accompanied by a photocopied letter from the 'National Maritime Museum' dated 7 November 1978 stating that the above information had recently come to light.
Code: 54638
SOLD
A good circa 1940's 'Association of WRENS bronze badge', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining orignal pin fittings. Height 29mm. The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 by a group of ex-wrens to maintain the friendships formed in the 'Women's Royal Naval Service' and to keep the spirit of the Service alive.
Code: 54637
10.00 GBP
A good quality 'Women's Royal Naval Service' wartime brooch, a 'Jenny Wren' mounted on anchor with 'Naval Crown' and 'W.R.N.S.' title scroll below inlaid with blue enamelling, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact. Width 50mm. Height 23mm.
Code: 53681
A good circa 1960's 'Association of WRENS gilt badge' inlaid with blue and white enamel. Very good condition, retaining orignal pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 27mm. The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 by a group of ex-wrens to maintain the friendships formed in the 'Women's Royal Naval Service' and to keep the spirit of the Service alive.
Code: 53604
A good quality 'Women's Royal Naval Service' wartime brooch, a 'Jenny Wren' mounted on anchor with 'Naval Crown' and 'W.R.N.S.' title scroll below inlaid with blue enamelling, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Width 45mm. Height 22mm.
Code: 53596
A good quality 'Women's Royal Naval Service' wartime brooch, a 'Jenny Wren' surmounting an anchor, 'Naval Crown' and blue enamel 'W.R.N.S.' scroll, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Width 50mm. Height 21mm.
Code: 53579
An extremely rare original First World War period 'Women's Royal Naval Service WRNS officer's hat badge', blue cotton embroidered wreath, silvered metal fouled anchor to the center, surmounted by a red velvet King's Crown, the reverse with black waxed paper over white hessian backing. Very good condition, slight fading to the red velvet crown. Height 65mm.
Code: 53485
1200.00 GBP
A scarce original Second War period WRNS officer's hat badge, blue cotton embroidered wreath, silvered metal fouled anchor to the centre, surmounted by a red velvet and gold wire King's Crown, the reverse with black cotton paper backing. Very good used condition, slight fading. Height 72mm.
Code: 52714
A good quality wartime sweetheart brooch, 'Jenny Wren' on top of an anchor with 'Naval Crown' and blue enamel 'W.R.N.S.' scroll, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Good condition, original pin fittings, small nick to the centre of the enamel scroll. Height 27mm.
Code: 52533
A good original post 1953 early period 'WRNS badge', blue cotton embroidered wreath, silvered metal anchor to the centre, red velvet and gold wire Queen's Crown, the reverse with waxed black cotton hessian backing. Very good used condition. Height 70mm.
Code: 52508
A very rare original First World War W.R.N.S. hat badge, gold cotton embroidery on long full length silk ribbon. Very good condition for age. Length Approx 117cm.
Code: 51541
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