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A good original wartime gilded brass oval badge inlaid with dark blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' and international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Height 22mm.
Code: 60059
20.00 GBP
A scarce original wartime period 'US Marine Commission home front pin badge'; gilded bronze eagle bearing an embossed anchor and hand painted red enamel title scroll 'Ships for Victory' across his chest; the reverse impressed with patent number 'Des. Pat. 131446', maker's details 'A.E. Co. Utica N.Y.' and initials 'IBCWU' (Interstate Brass and Copper Workers Union). Fair condition, origiinal gilt finish worn back to copper on the obverse. Height 30mm. The United States of America 'Ships for Victory' pin badges of which there were many, were awarded to individuals that demonstrated exceptional service while building Victory and Liberty ships during WW2.
Code: 60005
25.00 GBP
A scarce original wartime gilded brass oval badge inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' and international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 24mm.
Code: 60004
A scarce original Second World War period large celluloid tin button badge, depicting a patriotic Union Jack Flag above the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, slight foxing and rust to reverse. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59708
SOLD
A scarce original well designed wartime 'V for Victory badge', gilded metal three-dimensional triangle bearing patriotic red, white and blue enamelling and title scroll 'Victory', the reverse with maker's details "Strattons Made in England" and "Reg App.For. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright. Height 23mm.
Code: 59317
A scarce original wartime "For Victory" chromium plated nickel badge. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear. Height 22mm.
Code: 59001
A very scarce circa 1940's novelty 'Royal Air Force Victory badge' in the form of a brass pilot's wing; the centre bearing the Winston Churchill 'V' for victory symbol inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, steel pin now with minor rust maks, enamel perfect. Wingspan 53mm.
Code: 58802
A scarce original wartime "For Victory" chromium plated badge, dark blue enamel circular title with "V" lodged to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear. Height 21mm.
Code: 58345
A very scarce original end of the war period large celluloid tin button patriotic victory badge, depicting a three dimensional red printed 'V' above a representation in blue of Bentalls Headquarters situated in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minimal foxing and rust to the reverse. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 58344
A scarce original wartime period brass circular badge, inlaid with dark blue enamel depicting a 'V for Victory'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter 19mm.
Code: 58226
A good original wartime period chromium plated oval badge inlaid with dark blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' with the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 21mm.
Code: 57925
A scarce original Second World War period celluloid tin button badge, depicting Prime Minister Winston Churchill, above him flies the Union Flag and the White Ensign with the Royal Air Force roundel between. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minimal foxing and rust to the reverse. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 57924
A scarce and unusual wartime period silver plated brass circular badge, inlaid with dark blue enamel depicting a 'V for Victory' and international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, minor wear to silver plating. Diameter 19mm.
Code: 57889
A scarce original Second World War period die-stamped brass lapel badge, showing a side profile of a defiant Churchill smoking his famous cigar, within a laurel wreath,"Victory" scroll below and large superimposed hatched "V" in the fore. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting. Height 31mm.
Code: 57659
A scarce original British Made wartime 'For Freedom' V for Victory celluloid tin button badge, displaying black and white photographic portraits of 'Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin' on a very colourful background depicting the United Flags of Great Britain, United States and Russia. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minimal foxing, minor rust spots to reverse and surface scratches. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 57587
An original remarkably good quality Wartime period badge; in the form of a "V" inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' in mirror fashion, the centre with floral decoration, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 20mm.
Code: 57188
A scarce original Second World War period Flags of the Nation fund raising badge'; pressed tin button example with card insert displaying a Union Flag above a 'V for Victory' sign, surrounded by our allies flags, France, Russia, America and China. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, rust spot to rim, minor discoloration to card, colour remains bright. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 57005
A scarce original variation on the normal 'Send For Churchill' small gilt and enamel pin badge, the front depicting the famous Winston Churchill defiant two finger Victory salute and just "Churchill" title scroll, the reverse with "Regd No 860089". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 16mm.
Code: 56408
A good original small gilt and enamel badge, the front depicting the famous Winston Churchill defiant two finger Victory salute, this example with the reverse impressed in relief "Copyright" partially obscured by the fittings. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height of badge front 16mm.
Code: 56407
A scarce original wartime "For Victory" gilt badge, dark blue enamel circular title with "V" lodged to the centre. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturers infill flaw left. Height 20mm.
Code: 56292
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