Royal Navy HMS Hood Battlecruiser book match cover c1940s

A rare original circa 1940's period engine turned pewter plated book match cover with applied silhouette badge of the battlecruiser and naval crown above a title ribbon scroll 'H.M.S. Hood'. The hinged opening lid reveals a vintage 'Bryant & May Craven "A" book matches' with a single match surviving and maker's details to the edge 'Bryant & May's Matches, Made in England. Contents 20' '...  read more

Code: 53335

WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm handmade perspex pilots wing badge

A very unusual 'Second World War sweetheart brooch', hand made from a piece of perspex probably from a crashed plane in the form of a very large "Fleet Air Arm wing', Crowned anchor to the centre and flanked by the photographs of a now unknown Mum and Dad, set in circular recesses with perspex cover. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting.
Width 93mm.  read more

Code: 53218

WW1 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RNVR cap tally ribbon badge

A scarce original First World War 'R.N.V.R. cap ribbon badge', gold wire embroidery on full length silk ribbon. Very good condition for age, some minor pin holes.
Length Approx 91.8 cm.  read more

Code: 53199

Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer gilt metal beret badge

An excellent example of a pre 1953 'Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer beret badge', silver metal fouled anchor set within a gilt metal crowned wreath, the reverse with two prong slider fitting. Very good condition, gilt remain bright.
Height 50mm.  read more

Code: 52727

WW2 Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer bullion cap badge

An excellent example of a Second World War period 'Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer cap badge', padded red velvet gold wire bullion King's Crown and wreath, the central silver metal and wire foulded anchor set on black velvet ground, the reverse with waxed black hessian backing with original price label. Very good condition, bullion remain bright.
Height 69mm.
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Code: 52666

WW2 Navy War Fund Victory home front silver badge

A scarce Second World War, Navy War Fund Victory badge, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 52421

Victorian Royal Navy Officer Gilt Sword Belt Clasp

A scarce original 19th century example of an 'Officers Naval buckle' fouled anchor within a Victorian Crowned laurel wreath. Good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Width 68mm.
Height 50mm.  read more

Code: 52415

Royal Navy Ski Club Badge c1950s

A small circa 1950's brass and enamel Royal Navy Ski Club badge. Good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 13mm.  read more

Code: 52342

Royal Navy Officers pre 1953 six unissued gilt buttons on retailers card

A card of six unused full sized Royal Navy gilt rope edge anchor buttons all bearing a King's Crown. Very good condition.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 52058

RNMWS Royal Naval Mine Watching Service beret badge

A good original post 1952 gilt and enamel large sized badge two loop fittings to reverse. Very good condition, with no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Height 50mm.

The RNMWS was formed in 1952 and manned by civilians who were responsible for spotting mines dropped by enemy aircraft on major waterway, later to become Royal Naval Auxiliary Service R.N.X.S in 1963.  read more

Code: 51963

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