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A scarce original Second World War period very distinct 'V' small brass pin badge', originally presented on a card backing inscribed: 'The Daily Sketch KEMSLEY HOUSE, LONDON, W.C.1. Herewith Victory V Badge, with thanks. 'THE EDITOR' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, card backing now ABSENT. Height 14mm. See: 'DOING THEIR BIT' HOME FRONT LAPEL BADGES 1939 - 1945 by Jon Mills.
Code: 62504
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa Second World War period small gilt and enamel badge, the front depicting the famous Winston Churchill defiant two finger Victory salute, the reverse impressed in relief 'Copyright'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 17mm.
Code: 62362
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A scarce original circa Second World War period small gilt and enamel badge, the front depicting the famous Winston Churchill defiant two finger Victory salute, the reverse impressed in relief 'Copyright'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 16mm.
Code: 62361
A scarce original wartime period 'His Master's Voice Gramophone Company home front badge'; gilt brass circular example inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamelling, the centre with 'H.M.V. 1940' and bearing a 'V' for victory sign; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham' and with official issue number '7024'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 23mm. The Gramophone Company (HMV) was situated in Hayes, Middlesex, the factory turned to the production of munitions during the Second World War also radio equipment for the government. The site was bombed on 7 July 1944 killing 37 employees.
Code: 62337
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: 61364
A scarce original wartime period 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 pin fitting, enamel intact. Height 22mm.
Code: 61358
A scarce original wartime beautifully presented circular badge, inlaid with sky blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' and international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within, mounted on a slender bar, this impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings ring to one end to accommodate a safety chain, enamel perfect. Height 20mm. Width 52mm.
Code: 60452
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
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
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
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