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A good original circa 1940's period 'Birmingham & Midland Red Motor Omnibus Company drivers cap badge', nickel plated large oval convex example, the recesses enhanced with deep red painted highlights (later issues with poppy red). Good condition, complete with original to loop fittings to reverse and steel retaining pin, minor service wear. Height 42mm. Width 58mm.
Code: 62357
SOLD
A scarce original 'Glasgow Transport long service silver gilt medal inlaid with electric blue enamelling depicting a full length figure of 'Saint Kentigern' flanked by two Salmon fish holding signet rings in their mouth, '35 Yrs' and Oak tree with Robin from the Scottish City of Glasgow coat of arms; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1946. Excellent condition. Height with ring 45mm.
Code: 62309
A scarce original pre 1941 period 'Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company Limited badge'; large heavy duty open script nickel title 'BT&CCL' worn as a collar badge and possibly on a cap. Very good condition, the reverse with original two loop fittings (one slightly squeezed but fully functional) and complete with split pin. Height 20mm. Length 63mm. 'Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company Limited' was formed in 1887 from the merging of 'Bristol Tramways Company' and the 'Bristol Carriage Company'. It closed in 1941.
Code: 62289
75.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1905 to 1929 early issue 'Glasgow Corporation Tramways motorman or conductor cap badge'; large die-cast nickel plated example, bearing the 'Glasgow Coat of Arms' within an arched blue enamel title scroll 'Corporation Tramways' and voided rounded rectangular facility, to hold the Tramcar applied low number '1002'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse and split pin, remarkably without damage to the enamel, minimal service wear. Height 60mm. Width 72mm. Renamed the 'Glasgow Corporation Transport' in 1929.
Code: 62280
A good original 'London Transport commemorative badge', in the form of a yellow chromium plated disc bearing acrylic front over red and gold foil backing, inscribed 'London Transport Golden Jubilee 1933 1983 with a the number 50 cleverly designed to incorporate the LT company roundel logo; the reverse impressed MADE IN ENGLAND'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62275
A scarce original early issue 'Public Service Vehicle bus driver licensing badge' with very low licensing number 'HH 8971', held in a brass holder the reverse with buttonhole fitting and maker's logo 'Metrovick Traffolyte'. Good condition commensurate with age, surface scratches, colours faded. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 62185
120.00 GBP
A good original formica PSV London Bus Driver's badge, license number 'N36086' held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Fair condition, spider crack to front, colours remain bright. Price reflects. Height 50mm.
Code: 61552
A scarce original circa 1950's 'Hants & Dorset bus driver brass cap badge'; large rectangular convex example inlaid with green enamel paintwork, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin London'. Very good condition, the original two loops fittings on reverse NOW ABSENT, but still would make a good display item. Price reflects. Size 69 x 27mm.
Code: 61394
A good original formica PSV London Bus Conductor's badge, license number "N49960" held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remain bright. Height 50mm.
Code: 61381
25.00 GBP
A good original circa 1961 period 'W. Alexander & Sons Northern Ltd bus conductor badge', silver plated convex example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin London'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fitting and retaining split pin, no damage to the enamel. Height 40mm. Width 56mm.
Code: 60902
30.00 GBP
A scarce original circa vintage period 'Duple Coachwork chromium plated enamel plaque', designed to be mounted to a coach or bus body. Fair condition, enamel with small chip to top right quarter, chromium plating with heavy service wear. Height 7.3cm.
Code: 60882
40.00 GBP
A good original late issue formica 'PSV Scottish Traffic Area Bus Driver's badge' with license number "MM 120671", held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remains bright. Diameter 51mm.
Code: 60773
A very good clean example of an original circa 1962 period 'London Transport chromium plated bus crew cap badge' inlaid with blue and white enamel, depicting the mid feature dots,the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, enamel perfect. Height 38mm. The 'London Transport Standard cap badge' was issued from 1934 up until the 1987. In the late 1950's the finish was changed from nickel plating to chromium plating.
Code: 60591
A good formica Public Service Vehicle PSV Bus Driver 's badge, license number 'CC64359' held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Very good condition, colours remain bright. Diameter 51mm.
Code: 60289
A scarce original pre 1950's period 'London Transport nickel plated Driver and Conductor cap badge' inlaid with blue and white enamel and depicting the early feature spearhead dots; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, enamel with very minor service wear. Height 37mm. The 'London Transport Standard cap badge' was issued from 1934 up until the 1987. In the late 1950's the finish was changed from nickel plating to chromium plating.
Code: 60268
A scarce original circa 1913 to 1934 full size 'London General Omnibus Company cap badge'; nickel silver plated example inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings with split pin, no damage to the enamel, minimal wear. Height 27mm. Width 46mm.
Code: 60237
A good original early issue formica 'PSV South Eastern Bus Driver badge', with licensing number 'KK21996', held in a brass holder the reverse with horseshoe style buttonhole fitting. Very good condition commensurate with age, colours remain bright. Diameter 50mm.
Code: 60117
A good original formica PSV London Bus Driver's badge, license number N31587 held in a brass holder with lapel buttonhole fitting to the reverse. Good condition. Diameter 51mm.
Code: 59827
A scarce original circa 1960's 'Eastern National Bus Company uniform collar badges'; gilded brass ovals inlaid with green enamelling, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, each complete with original two loop fitting and retaining split pins, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, very minor wear. Width of each 35mm.
Code: 59758
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 red enamel, depicting the late feature large dots; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'Firmin'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, enamel perfect, minimal service wear, an excellent example. Height 38mm. 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: 59715
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