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A scarce original circa 1940's vintage period 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Swiftsure brooch', the naval crowned ships crest depicting a gilt Dragon inlaid with pale blue enamel, mounted on a bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 26mm. Width 47mm. Royal Navy HMS Swiftsure was a Minotaur-class light cruiser ship, built by 'Vickers Armstrong at Newcastle-on-Tyne' and launched in 1943. after a varied career, she was scrapped in 1962.
Code: 62066
25.00 GBP
A good original early post 1953 vintage period 'Royal Navy Petty Officer cap badge'; fine quality gold bullion embroidered example surmounted by a Queen's Crown, silver plated fouled anchor applied to central rope edged black velvet pad, the reverse with black cotton lining bearing white stenciled number. Good condition, steel pin stiffener showing to the front. Height 85mm.
Code: 62045
15.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Maidstone silver bar brooch', the naval crowned ships crest inlaid with red and white enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, very typical of the period, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 25mm. Width 51mm. Royal Navy HMS Maidstone was a submarine depot ship, built by 'John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland' and launched in 1937. after a long and varied career, she was scrapped in 1978.
Code: 62033
40.00 GBP
A good original early post 1947 vintage 'H.M.S. Seahawk silk ribbon', embroidered with gold bullon thread. Very good condition. Length approx 31.5cm. Royal Naval Air Station 'RNAS Culdrose' was built by John Laing & Son and commissioned in 1942 as HMS Seahawk.
Code: 62032
A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Roxburgh ships crest brass and enamel badge'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor defects and service wear. Height 23mm. Width 36mm.
Code: 61859
SOLD
A scarce original George VI period 'Royal Navy Petty Officers beret badge'; die stamped gilt crowned two rope circlet, silver plated fouled anchor applied to voided centre, prong fitting to reverse. Very good condition, gilt finish remains bright. Height 49mm.
Code: 61818
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Repulse ships crest badge silver bar brooch', the crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor defects. Height 21mm. Width 57mm. Royal Navy HMS Repulse was a Renown-class battlecruiser, built by 'John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland' and launched in 1916. She was sunk on 10 December 1941 by Japanese air attack off Kuantan.
Code: 61771
A scarce original 'Royal Navy Submarine Service gilt and enamel pin badge', designed on the style of the official badge only smaller in size, in the form of a Elizabeth II Crowned anchor, flanked by a pair of dolphins cresting. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Width 45mm.
Code: 61734
45.00 GBP
A scarce original full sized 'Royal Navy Submarine Service gilt and enamel badge'; a superior quality early Elizabeth II Crowned anchor, flanked by a pair of dolphins cresting, the reverse with maker's details in relief 'W.J.D. Ltd B'Ham' (William James Dingley Birminham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings safety roller catch now ABSENT, enamel perfect. Width 60mm.
Code: 61733
A good original First World War full sized white metal example of the 'Battle of Jutland 1916 Commemorative Medal'; the obverse depicting an upright trident with crossed 'Union and White Ensign Flags' on the cross a shield inscribed "31 May 1916" to the surround the legend "TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY"; the reverse with inscription within an oak wreath "MAY 31, 1916 THE GERMAN FLEET ATTACKED OFF THE COAST OF JUTLAND AND DRIVEN BACK INTO PORT WITH HEAVY LOSS. ADMIRAL SIR JOHN JELLICOE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, VICE ADMIRAL SIR DAVID BEATTY COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISIER FLEET." Good condition, edge knocks, surface wear. Diameter 45mm.
Code: 61640
A good original 'HMS Vindictive large heavy silver medal', the obverse displaying an embossed ships crest; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1926, maker's details 'PK&P' 'Page Keen Page' and inscribed '1925 Inter - Part Cricket. Won by DAYMEN.' with the rim stamped 'A.E.Beaver' Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring. Diameter 36mm.
Code: 61621
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Glasgow ships crest badge silver bar brooch', the crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Height 24mm. Width 51mm. Royal Navy HMS Glasgow was a Town-class light cruiser, built by 'Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company', Greenock, Scotland. The seventh ship with that name she was launched in 1936 and commissioned in 1937. She was part of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Home Fleet, she escorted the King and Queen to Canada in 1939. She was sold for scrap in 1958.
Code: 61605
30.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's training establishment 'Royal Navy H.M.S.Raleigh sweetheart brooch', the crest inlaid with red enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Height 23mm. Width 48mm.
Code: 61604
20.00 GBP
A good original vintage period 'Royal Navy Bosun's Whistle or Boatswain's Call', the keel engraved with floral leaf decoration, the bouy bearing 'Admiralty Broad Arrow' to both sides. Good condition, minor dents. Length 108mm.
Code: 61564
A scarce original circa 1940's period Royal Navy Officer's cap badge, silver metal fouled anchor within gold bullion embroidered laurel leaf surround, surmounted by a padded velvet King's Crown, the reverse with black hessian lining. Good clean condition, no sign of any moth, bullion with minor fading, and complete with original woollen cap band.
Code: 61548
A scarce original wartime official second issue sew on unmarked silver uniform sleeve badge impressed with the artist's initials 'KG' (George Kruger Gray) to the obverse, the reverse with registration number in relief 'Rd.837751'. Very good condition, minimal service wear. Height 30mm. Designed by George Kruger Gray, approved by HM King George VI on 2nd February 1940.
Code: 61421
A scarce original circa 1923 period 'HMS Delhi bronze medal', the obverse displaying an emboosed side view of an Indian Elephant within floral decoration; the reverse impressed 'APRIL 1923'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring. Diameter 26mm. HMS Delhi was chosen in 1923, along with her sisters Danae, Dauntless, Dragon and Dunedin, for the Empire Cruise of the Special Service Squadron, representing the most modern and most powerful cruisers of the Royal Navy, as escorts to the battlecruisers Hood and Repulse.
Code: 61283
A rare original superb wartime period 'H.M.S.Hood sweetheart badge'; in the form of a finely detailed large Cornish chough and anchor from the crest of 'Admiral Hood' resting on title scroll inlaid with green enamel and mounted to a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 53mm. Height 57mm. HMS Hood went down in Naval History following her disastrous engagement with the German Battleship 'Bismarck' in May 1941.
Code: 61165
135.00 GBP
A scarce original Wartime official 1940-42 first issue pin fitting unmarked silver uniform sleeve badge, the obverse impressed with the artist's initials 'KG' (George Kruger Gray), the reverse with registration number in relief 'Rd.837751'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 30mm. Designed by George Kruger Gray, approved by HM King George VI on 2nd February 1940.
Code: 61144
A good original circa 1937-1952 period gold wire bullion 'Fleet Air Arm officer's mess wing badge', the reverse with black hessian backing. Good ccondition. Height approx 29mm. Wingspan approx 62mm.
Code: 61023
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