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A scarce original early backmarked 'Primrose League Ward secretary's gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm' and 'Rd 29381' a Registered Design and Patent date of 1885. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 47mm. The 'Primrose League Ward Secretary's Badge' was intended for the Hon. Secretaries of Wards, or Districts in large Habitations, who work under the Honorary Secretary of the Habitation.
Code: 60223
45.00 GBP
A scarce original Primrose League associates gilt and enamel badge' in the form of a red cross with superimposed white enamel circlet bearing the motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' and '21 Years', yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' emblem on square white ground over blue diamond to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St, Birmm'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright. Height 24mm. 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: 60176
38.00 GBP
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. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height approx 57mm. Conferred on Members of the Primrose League for special meritorious service.
Code: 59754
35.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Primrose League Executive Councillor badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm.' "Rd 29381" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1885. Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Overall Height 67mm.
Code: 59645
20.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Primrose League Junior Branch award of merit badge' the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting and silk ribbon, no stress or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Overall Height 60mm.
Code: 59593
SOLD
A very scarce original Primrose League associates badge for the coronation of Edward VII; yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' emblem and an applied 'Coronation 1902' scroll the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis Birmm". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, surface scratches and stress marks. Height 26mm.
Code: 59284
A scarce original Victorian period "Primrose League Knights Imperial badge', unmarked SMALL 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. Very good condition, complete with original slider fitting, enamel intact. Height 30mm.
Code: 59225
A good original post 1886 'Primrose League Knight's Full Dress gilt badge'. Very good condition, complete with original primrose colour silk ribbon with violet borders and suspension bar. Overall Height of Badge 83mm. 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: 59224
10.00 GBP
A good original early backmarked 'Primrose League Warden gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm' and 'Rd 29381' a Registered Design and Patent date of 1885. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 42mm.
Code: 59202
A scarce original 'Primrose League For Recruiting' award, the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting and silk ribbon, no stress or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Overall Height 77mm. 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: 59164
30.00 GBP
A good ioriginal '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' 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel damage to the enamel. Height 34mm.
Code: 59163
15.00 GBP
A good original 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
A good original Victorian 'Primrose League Knight or Honorary Knight of the League badge', gilt oval bearing the Latin motto of the League 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) and 'PL' monogram at the foot, yellow enamel primrose flower to voided centre, the reverse with lightly stamped maker's details "T & JB" (T & J Bragg Ltd Birmingham) and registered, design and patent number "Rd 41562" (1886). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole stud fitting, no damage to the enamel and housed in original case with corresponding maker's details. Height 32mm.
Code: 59162
A very scarce original Victorian period "Primrose League badge', unmarked gilded metal example in the form of a 'Maltese Cross' inlaid with electric blue enamelling, with small yellow enamel primrose to the centre. Housed in its original velvet lined fitted leather case with maker's details to the lid 'W.O.Lewis Jewellers Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 41mm.
Code: 59119
140.00 GBP
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
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
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
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
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