A scarce original circa 1941 to 1944 Second World War period 'Women's Home Defence Home Guard auxiliaries badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border, crossed rifles to the centre 'WHD' between the barrels, pistol below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ...  read more

Code: 65419

A rare original wartime period '3rd Inverness (Newfoundland) Battalion home guard badge', nickel silver circlet inscribed 'Newfoundland Forestry Unit' head of a 'Caribou' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting.
Diameter approx 30mm.
The '3rd Inverness (Newfoundland) B...  read more

Code: 64547

280.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa post war period small Crowned oval silver plated badge inlaid with blue enamel, 'HG' to the centre with additional scroll below '1940 - 4'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, silver plating with minimal wear.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 64546

A good original wartime period small oval gilt brass badge inlaid with blue enamel 'H.G' to centre surmounted by a red enamel King George VI Crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 23mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the th...  read more

Code: 64545

A scarce original circa 1953 post-war period 'Home Guard badge'; small white metal Crowned Order of the Garter bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' motto, with embossed 'HG' initials to the centre, the reverse complete with original lapel horseshoe style fitting to be worn by a gentleman member in his civilian attire. Very good condition.
Height 26mm.

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Code: 64544

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1954 post-war period 'Home Guard badge'; small white metal Crowned Order of the Garter bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' motto, with embossed 'HG' initials to the centre, the reverse complete with original pin fittings to be worn by a lady member in her civilian attire. Very good condition.
Height 26mm.

Home Guard buttonhole badge was an official ...  read more

Code: 64373

A good original Second World War period small round gilt brass badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed 'H.G' to the centre, surmounted by an unusual King's Crown in red enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 23mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat ...  read more

Code: 64219

A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'City of London Civic Guard badge'; silver plated example in the form of the City shield from the Coat of Arms' inlaid with white enamel, bearing a red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 64174

45.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period small gilt crowned oval badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed with scarce full title 'HOME GUARD' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height approx 23mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter...  read more

Code: 64138

A good original wartime issue 'Bradford Home Guard uniform badge', circular silvered brass example with blue enamel centre and an embossed bar over laurel sprays inscribed 'PROFICIENCY BADGE', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and two original loop fittings north and south with retainer split pin indicating a style of badge worn on a sleeve. Good condition, no dama...  read more

Code: 63944

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1941 to 1944 Second World War period 'Women's Home Defence Home Guard auxiliaries badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border, crossed rifles to the centre 'WHD' between the barrels, pistol below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 63920

A scarce original circa Second World War period 'Home Guard county lapel badge'; small oblong brass example inlaid with blue enamel surmounted by a 'Leicestershire' tiger and 'Hindoostan' scroll. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, service wear to enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 63491

A scarce original Second World War period 'Home Guard lapel badge'; small chromium plated crowned oval badge inlaid with blue enamel, 'HG' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting impressed with 'REG.No.70404', no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 20mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers ...  read more

Code: 63490

A scarce original Second World War period 'Home Guard title lapel badge'; small oblong gilt brass example inlaid with blue enamel surmounted by a red enamel King George VI Crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, manufacturers flaw to crown.
Height 19mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to...  read more

Code: 63489

A scarce original Second World War period 'Home Guard Auxiliary Women's official recognition badge, made from brown plastic material the reverse with maker's details 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall' 'Prov.Pat. 1-A'. Very good condition, complete with original metal pin fittings, no fading or distortion.
Diameter approx 42mm.

Home Guard Auxiliary badge was issued from July 1943 w...  read more

Code: 63374

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa Second World War period 'Home Guard county lapel badge'; small oblong gilt brass example inlaid with blue enamel surmounted by a 'Royal Warwickshire' antelope and scroll. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, remarkably with no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 63131

A good original circa 1940's period small Crowned oval gilt brass badge inlaid with blue enamel, thick 'HG' initial to the centre. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor enamel damage to crown, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 19mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion from Ge...  read more

Code: 62944

A scarce original wartime period 'Ulster Home Guard lapel badge'; silver plated Crowned oval bearing the title letters 'U.H.G' on a field of green enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '7899'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62680

A scarce original circa 1941 to 1944 Second World War period 'Women's Home Defence Home Guard auxiliaries badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border, crossed rifles to the centre 'WHD' between the barrels, pistol below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ...  read more

Code: 62553

A scarce original Second World War period set of 'Lincolnshire county's units badges' in the form of a matching pair of blue printed imps on khaki green background, together with matching Home Guard titles. Very good condition, evidence of having been removed from battledress blouse.

The design of the Lincoln imp badge was based on the grotesque sculpture in Lincoln cathedral, wh...  read more

Code: 61852