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A scarce original 'Primrose League Champion Banner badge', gilded metal example in the form of a shield inlaid with inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, yellow primrose flower to the center and suspended from a pole by ornate bow strings with tassle ends, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis B'Ham" and Registered number "Rd196299" a Design and Patent date of 1892. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 42mm.
Code: 58932
50.00 GBP
A large Victorian period 'Primrose League Decoration of the Grand Star Fourth Grade or Marshals of the Order-M.B.S.'; unmarked star, cut in brilliant silver facets charged with five other rays enamelled red issuing from the centre. The three interior rays are also charged each with a small primrose in enamel; mounted to the centre the gilt Garter inlaid with enamelling, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), surmounted by an Imperial Crown and central yellow enamel primrose on red enamel background. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings for wearing on the breast, enamel intact, except for the small primrose to the left. Height 57mm.
Code: 58701
280.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Primrose League Beaconsfield Club badge', gilt metal five pointed star inlaid with rich blue translucent enamelling, associate's yellow primrose flower to the center 'Beaconsfield' curved title above Club below, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 58664
SOLD
A large Victorian period 'Primrose League Decoration of the Grand Star Second Grade'; unmarked star, cut in brilliant silver facets, mounted with gilt Garter inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), surmounted by an Imperial Crown and yellow enamel primrose centre, the reverse with maker's details "T&J B (T&J Bragg Medals Birmingham, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact, complete with detachable silk neck ribbon and complete with original presentation case. Height 58mm. Conferred on Members of the Primrose League for special meritorious service.
Code: 58133
45.00 GBP
A scarce original Victorian period "Primrose League Knights Imperial badge', unmarked large pattern example in the form of a cross cut in brilliant silver facets, the central Crowned strap bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty) with small yellow enamel primrose on patriotic 'Union Flag' background; the reverse with Registered number "Rd196300" a Design and Patent date of 1892 and maker's details "W.O.Lewis Birmm". Contained in original velvet lined fitted leather case with corresponding maker's details to the lid, one half of the catch absent. Very good condition, retaining original slider fitting, enamel intact. Height 41mm. In 1883 Lord Randolph Churchill father of Winston Churchill, Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, Sir Alfred Slade and Sir John Gorst formed this Conservative backed league to promote not only the party also National Patriotism and the unity of the British Empire. The motto of the League became Imperium et Libertas", this taken from the famous speech delivered by Benjamin Disraeli the Earl of Beaconsfield in 1879.
Code: 57714
80.00 GBP
A scarce Victorian 'Primrose League Knight or Honorary Knight of the League badge', enamelled primrose surrounded by a gilt scroll bearing the Latin motto of the League 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) surmounted by a gilt crown and 'PL' monogram at the foot of the primrose flower, the reverse with maker's details "T & JB" (T & J Bragg Ltd Birmingham) and registered, design and patent number "Rd 41562" (1886). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole stud fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 31mm.
Code: 57713
15.00 GBP
A very attractive Victorian 'Primrose League brooch', open to be worn by all ladies of the League, Dames or Associates. The reversible brooch, the rim in gilt with revolving centre, shows to one face a conventional primrose with "PL' to the centre and surrounded by the motto "Imperium Et Libertas", the reverse being similar but without the monogram, with maker's details to the rim "W.O.Lewis Howard St BIRMm". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor nick to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 32mm.
Code: 57665
A scarce original 'Primrose League Beaconsfield Branch badge'; gilt metal five pointed star inlaid with rich blue translucent enamelling 'Beaconsfield' rainbow title above, 'Branch' below, associate's yellow primrose flower to the center; the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or chips to the enamel but with surface scratches, not affecting the appearance. Height 27mm.
Code: 57519
A scarce original late Victorian 'Primrose League Badge of the Ladies' Grand Council', blue enamel strap, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), the centre with applied small yellow primrose and leaves, over the letters "LGC" reversed and interlaced, the reverse with unusual maker's details "H.Lewis 172 New Bond St. London." and "Rd 26062" a registered, design and patent date of 1884. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Diameter 29mm.
Code: 57207
35.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Primrose League Champion Warden' award badge'; silver disc with applied gilt and enamel primrose flower decoration, bearing the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and Liberty) title above a 'PL' monogram and suspended from a gilt and enamel 'Champion Warden' title bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Height 46mm. Presented to the Warden who had shown the greatest activity and good work during the year, by the decision of the Executive Council.
Code: 56912
A scarce original 'Primrose League Associates Shield of Service gilt and enamel medal', the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, enamel perfect, retaining original blue silk ribbon and enamelled suspension bar with pin fittings and housed in original velvet lined fitted presentation case with corresponding maker's details to the inside lid. Overall Height 90mm.
Code: 56911
A scarce original badge, issued between 1885 and 1888 after which the silvered backing plate was dispensed with, the reverse with "Rd.34410" a registered, design and patent date of 1885 and maker's details "T&J.B" (T&J Bragg Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original silk ribbon with safety pin fitting. Overall Height Approx 97mm.
Code: 56906
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1920's 'Primrose League Associates' Brooch'; yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' emblem, the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis Birmm". Very good condition, display box with two split corners and age wear, card fragile Height 20mm.
Code: 56865
A scarce 'Primrose League pin badge', small yellow enamelled 'PL' monogram mounted on a gilded brass coiled end spring bar. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with its original cardboard display box. Height 9mm. Width 35mm.
Code: 56836
20.00 GBP
A scarce 'Primrose League stick pin badge', small yellow enamelled 'PL' monogram mounted on gilded brass single pin fitting, designed to be worn in a cravat or lapel. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with half of its cardboard display box. Height 9mm. Overall Height 50mm.
Code: 56835
A good original 'Primrose League Junior Bud Branch' gilt and enamel badge, bearing a primrose bud within a title strap with the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty), the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 23mm.
Code: 56805
A good 'Primrose League Honorary Dame of the League badge'; gilt and enamel example bearing the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) and incorporating the Cross of St George and the Cross of St Andrew, the reverse with maker's logo 'three small triangles' "T&JB" (T&J Bragg Birmingham) and "Rd.382238" a registered, design and patent date of 1901. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor graze to enamel crown otherwise perfect. Height 32mm.
Code: 56804
A large Victorian period 'Primrose League Decoration of the Grand Star Second Grade'; unmarked star, cut in brilliant silver facets, mounted with gilt Garter inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), surmounted by an Imperial Crown and yellow enamel primrose centre, the reverse with maker's details "T&J B (T&J Bragg Medals Birmingham, London) and "Rd.82881" a registered, design and patent date of 1887. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, complete with hook, ring and ribbon (40cm.). Please note that the central mounted strap is only attached at the top resulting in the centre swivelling from side to side. Price reflects! Height 58mm. Conferred on Members of the Primrose League for special meritorious service.
Code: 56297
40.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Primrose League Champion Warden badge', gilded brass oval example inlaid with rich blue enamelling, the centre depicting a primrose flower in bud; the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Excellent condition,, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel. Height 25mm.
Code: 56264
A scarce original Victorian / Edwardian period 'Primrose League, Knights Companion's or Dames of the Order of Merit's badge', enamelled primrose surmounted by a gilt crown with crimson enamelling, the reverse with maker's details "T&JB" (T&J Bragg Birmingham). Excellent condition, retaining original 'S' shape stud fitting, enamel perfect. contained in its original presentation case, with name to the inside lid "By Appointment" "T&J Bragg Birmingham" velvet lining now absent. Height 27mm.
Code: 56263
30.00 GBP
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