A scarce original wartime period rectangular blue cardboard box complete with waxed paper protective bag, in good order without splits, with minor service wear.
Size 61 x 50mm.  read more

Code: 63103

A scarce original wartime last pattern white metal economy issue 'Air Raid Precautions ARP male warden badge, manufactured between 1940 and 1943 after which no more were made. Very good condition, complete with buttonhole fitting and original lustre.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 62908

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa wartime miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions silver badge', mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 46mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 62870

25.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1938 to February 1939 period 'ARP Women's Voluntary Services badge'; chromium plated example inlaid with red enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.B.Sale B'Ham'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.

The 'ARP Women's Voluntary Services' for Air Raid Precautions was establi...  read more

Code: 62869

A scarce original wartime period fine quality 'Air Raid Precautions miniature silver badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 (Q) and maker's details 'W.J.D' (William James Dingley. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 19mm.  read more

Code: 62787

A scarce original full sized first issue silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead claimed to issue the first badges in London in December of the same year, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details 'R.J' (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson (1874-1938)...  read more

Code: 62608

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'Air Raid Precautions badge' worn above the right pocket of a bluette overall, in the form of a woven cotton black or washed out dark blue oval, fully bound around the edge, red cotton embroidery 'ARP' within a red border, complete with black hessian backing. Good used condition.
Width 78mm.
Height 54mm.  read more

Code: 62607

A rare original Second World War period full sized 'Air Raid Precautions variant pin badge', with additional unknown official issue number 'C 6896' stamped to the front; designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1939 and maker's details 'J.C' (Sir John Herbert McCutcheon Craig, Deputy Master and Comp...  read more

Code: 62444

A scarce original wartime issue 'Emergency Hospital Scheme Stretcher Bearer badge'; white metal example displaying Crowned 'SB' initials with title scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M'. (H.W.Miller Ltd ). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.

Authorised in 1940 and worn by the ARP A...  read more

Code: 62212

A very scarce original wartime period air raid warden numbered badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a large corn sheaf over 'ARP' within white enamel title surround 'Burslem & Dist Ind. Co-Operative Society' the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and official issue number '741'. Very good condition, complete original pin fittings,...  read more

Code: 61846

A scarce original circa 1940's miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions nickel badge', mounted on a slender bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 52mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 61392

18.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period full sized silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1939 and maker's details 'J.C' (Sir John Herbert McCutcheon Craig, Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint from 1938). Very good condition, complete with original ...  read more

Code: 61360

A scarce original full sized first issue silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead claimed to issue the first badges in London in December of the same year, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details 'R.J' (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson (1874-1938)...  read more

Code: 61359

A scarce original wartime fine quality 'Air Raid Precautions miniature silver badge' the reverse impressed 'Silver' and with maker's details 'Usher B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 61253

A good original circa 1940's period miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions badge', the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 61252

A scarce original wartime period 'Ministry of Information Committee Member official lapel badge' large gilded brass example, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 30mm.

The 'Ministry of Information Emergency Committee' was formed at the outbreak of w...  read more

Code: 60831

A scarce original pre war made fine quality 'Air Raid Precautions miniature silver badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details 'BLBS' (Bendall Brothers Birmingham) Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting..
Height 19mm.
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Code: 60615

A scarce original wartime period 'Holland County Council Lincolnshire air raid welfare home front badge' circular gilded brass example inlaid with red enamel displaying a quartered red, white and blue shield bearing 'Arms of Lincoln City, Spalding and Boston, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Butler 48 Vittoria St. Birmingham. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, ...  read more

Code: 60566

A rare original wartime period 'Newfoundland Civil Defence Air Raid Precaution warden badge'; silver plated example bearing red enamel title circlet, embossed 'ARP' on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with Canadian maker's details 'Scully Ltd Montreal'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, very minor nick in the 8 o'clock position.
Diamet...  read more

Code: 60509

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'Co-op Air Raid Precaution' warden badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a large corn sheaf flanked by farm sickle and spade with 'ARP' to the center and 'CWS' tri-part scroll below, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with unusual original pin fitting associated wi...  read more

Code: 60508