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A scarce original circa 1930's 'Vulcan Motor Southport promotional gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' a backmark used between 1933 and 1939. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact except for a minimal graze in the 4 o'clock position, gilt finish remains bright. Height 26mm. 'Vulcan Motor and Engineering Co' of Crossens, Southport were manufacturers of cars, buses and commercial vehicles. In 1937 the company was acquired by J. Brockhouse and Co.
Code: 59209
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1912 to 1920 'Oldham Corporation Tramways cap badge', large brass chromium plated example in the form of the 'Oldham County Arms' bearing Latin motto Sapere Aude' (Dare to be wise) within outer laurel sprays with pre 1920 straight leaf feature to the top. Good condition, complete with original two loops fittings to reverse and split pin retainer, minor service wear to highpoints. Height 46mm. The origins of chromium plating appear to be around c1920. Fink and Eldridge developed the method into a commercial process in 1924. It is possible this badge started life as plain brass and was later chromed.
Code: 59118
45.00 GBP
A good original circa 1950's 'Foden Vehicles' chromium plated promotional lapel badge displaying the very distinctive company logo inlaid with red and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 30mm.
Code: 58918
SOLD
A good original formica 'Public Service Vehicle East Midland Traffic Area Bus Driver badge', with thick print license number "EE58395" held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remain bright. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 58850
A good original early issue formica 'Public Service Vehicle Yorkshire Traffic Area Bus Driver's badge' with license number "BB 46317", held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 58849
25.00 GBP
A good formica PSV Eastern Traffic Area Bus Conductor's badge, license number "FF 21603" held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting now ABSENT. Good condition, colours remain bright. Diameter 50mm. Eastern Traffic Area based at Sussex House, Hobson Street, Cambridge, covered the Counties Cambridgeshire, Isle of Ely, Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Bedfordshire, Essex, Huntingdon and Peterborough.
Code: 58842
15.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1914 - 1933 period 'London County Council Tramways badge'; large brass oval "LCC T Motorman" to voided centre. Good condition, complete with two original loops to reverse (one bent over) service wear. Height 34mm. Width 70mm.
Code: 58548
160.00 GBP
A good formica PSV London Bus Conductor's badge, license number "N73758" held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remain bright. Height 50mm.
Code: 58301
A good original formica 'PSV East Midland Traffic Area Bus Conductor's badge', license number "EE67470" held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remain bright. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 58194
A scarce Pre-War issue 'PSV London Bus Driver badge', very low licensing number "FF 5683", held in a brass holder the reverse with single slider fitting and maker's logo "Metrovick Traffolyte". Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, colours faded. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 58170
A rare Pre-War issue 'PSV South Eastern Bus Driver badge', very low licensing number "KK1136", held in a brass holder the reverse with single slider fitting. Very ood condition commensurate with age, minor surface scratches, colours remain bright. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57963
A good original formica 'PSV London Bus Driver's badge', license number "N50295" held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remain bright. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57896
A very scarce original circa 1958 'Metropolitan Stage Carriage Trolley bus drivers badge', licensing number "T13964", held in a brass holder the reverse with buttonhole fitting. Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, colour fading. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57868
180.00 GBP
A rare Pre-War circa 1935 'PSV London Bus Conductor badge', very low licensing number "N 1933", held in a brass holder the reverse with single slider fitting. Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, cracks and colours fading. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57544
A very good example of a scarce original circa 1962 period 'London Transport chromium plated Driver's or Conductor's cap badge' inlaid with dark orangy red enamel, depicting the late feature large dots; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings, enamel perfect, minimal service wear, an excellent example. Height 36mm. The 'London Transport Tram & Trolleybus' bullseye badge was issued from mid 1934 and remained in use until becoming obsolete with the final demise of London's trolleybuses in May 1962. In the late 1950's the finish was changed from nickel plating to chromium plating.
Code: 57433
A rare Pre-War circa 1936 'PSV East Midland Bus Driver badge', very low licensing number "EE4905", held in a brass holder the reverse with single slider fitting. Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, colours fading. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57267
A good original early issue formica 'PSV Yorkshire Traffic Area Bus Driver's badge' with low license number "BB 14963", held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse and maker's logo "Metrovick Traffolyte". Good condition, minor fading and surface scratches. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57068
A very good original early issue formica 'PSV Scottish Traffic Area Bus Driver's badge' with low license number "MM 12309", held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse and maker's logo "Metrovick Traffolyte". Very good condition, colours remains good. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 57067
A scarce 'Bristol Omnibus Co Ltd' National Bus Company employee '20 and 25 Years Long Service' silver and enamel badges; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1950 and 1969, maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Sons Ltd) and inscribed "W.C.Withers". Both in very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 56652
A good original 'London General Omnibus Company brass cap badge' used from 1910 and worn by both driver's and conductor's; designed in the form of a 'Winged Wheel' of the Greek God Hermes, a symbol of safe travel. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings to reverse and complete with split pin, brass finish now toned. Height 38mm.
Code: 56397
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