A rare original interesting survivor of the First World War period Red Cross uniform badge'; large white hessian cotton shield, well made from two parts, with an applied herringbone pattern red cross; the reverse retaining three original early style hooks, to allow for removal. Good condition, minor discoloration and rust to hooks.
Height approx 113mm.  read more

Code: 68986

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original vintage period 'United States Lines ship's wheel gilt and enamel pendant fob', white enamel example mounted with the United States Lines Company house flag to the centre, with later addition keyring chain and catch. Good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Diameter approx 24mm.  read more

Code: 68985

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1912 period 'Royal Mail Lines ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality light blue example, mounted with the company house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 22mm.  read more

Code: 68984

45.00 GBP

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A good original circa post 1929 period 'S S Orontes Shipping Line gilt and enamel pin brooch', the 'Orient Steam Navigation Company' enamelled house flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 27mm.
'S.S.Orontes' was in service for 'Orient Steam Navigation Company Shipping Line' fr...  read more

Code: 68983

25.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1954 - 1972 vintage period 'SS Iberia ships wheel souvenir pin brooch', gilt and enamel example displaying the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company house flag to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 68982

25.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1966 - 1973 vintage period 'SS Orcades ships wheel souvenir pin brooch', gilt and enamel example displaying the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company house flag to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 68981

25.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1929 - 1942 period 'R.M.S. Viceroy of India silver plated dark blue enamel early pattern ships wheel pin brooch', displaying the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company white, red, yellow and blue quartered house flag to the centre, within a Crowned wreath.Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, silvered finish remains bright.
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Code: 68980

90.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1929 to 1940 period 'M.V. Ulster Prince gilt and enamel pin brooch' in the form of a pale blue enamel ships wheel the centre mounted with a red pennant with white spot the Belfast Steamship Company house flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
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Code: 68979

45.00 GBP

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A rare original post circa 1901 Victorian period 'S.S. Dunera shipping line pin badge'; large gilt blue enamel convex title surround, Britannia and Lion to voided centre displaying a 'Union Flag' and British India Steam Navigation Company house flag.; the reverse impressed with 'Reg.No 387932' a design and registration date of 1901. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no s...  read more

Code: 68978

250.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1938 period 'TSS Strathallan dark blue early pattern ships wheel silver plate and enamel pin brooch', displaying the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company white, red, yellow and blue quartered house flag to the centre, within a Crowned wreath.Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, silvered finish remains bright.
Diameter a...  read more

Code: 68362

90.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second War period unmarked silver 'MN' lapel badge, made by Royal Mint and officially issued from January 1940 to all Merchant Navy officers and men as a form of identity and to fulfill the role of a National Service badge. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 67235

15.00 GBP

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A rare original finest quality 1950's period 'S.S. Arcadia impressive silver medallion' mounted with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company enamelled Coat of Arms, inscribed 'P&O ARCADIA, also bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1955 and maker's details 'Mappin & Webb' (London & The Royal Works, Sheffield); the reverse with very unusual embossed 'St Christopher' patron saint o...  read more

Code: 68977

150.00 GBP

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A rare original fine quality 1950's period 'S.S. Iberia impressive silver medallion' mounted with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company enamelled Coat of Arms, inscribed 'P&O IBERIA', also bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1955 and maker's details 'Mappin & Webb' (London & The Royal Works, Sheffield); the reverse with very unusual embossed 'St Christopher' patron saint of t...  read more

Code: 68976

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original turn of the 20th century period 'National Amalgamated Union of Enginemen Etc medallion fob' the obverse inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse with red enamel title surround inscribed 'ESTABLISHED MAY 11th 1895' the centre depicting a stationary mill engine on green enamel ground and with indistinct Birmingham silver hallmarked for 1915. Good condition, minor enamel los...  read more

Code: 68975

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original turn of the 20th century period 'N.U.R. A.S.L.E & F. 1919 Solidarity Won The Railway Strike medallion fob'; silver plated brass example, the obverse inlaid with dark blue, pale blue and white enamel, the centre depicting a locomotive train within title surround; the reverse with red and green enamel depicting clasped hands inscribed 'RAILWAY STRIKE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER'. Good con...  read more

Code: 68974

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Royal Observer Corps R.O.C 60th anniversary commemorative badge'; large silver plated example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a King George VI Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon, mounted on a blue ribbon with gilt suspension bar bearing 'Air Training Corps emb...  read more

Code: 68973

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1925 period 'Girl Guides Skylark bird patrol emblem felt cloth badge' the reverse with black hessian backing. Very good used condition.
Diameter approx 49mm.  read more

Code: 68972

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre war 'Brownie Guide six emblem Scottish Kelpie felt cloth badge'; red embroidered Kelpie wearing yellow Tam o' shanter on brown felt backing, the reverse with black paper lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright, an excellent example.
Size approx 42 x 30mm.  read more

Code: 68971

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1941 'National Fire Service cap badge'; die-stamped chromium plated Crowned eight pointed star, with red enamel 'NFS' lettering to the centre. Very good condition, complete with two original loop fittings and split pin, no damage the enamel.
Height approx 47mm.
In 1941 the 'Auxiliary Fire Service' and the local authority fire brigades were amalgamated to bec...  read more

Code: 68970

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society County of East Lancashire Detachment 35 cap badge'; a gilt and enamel example the reverse with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 68969