South Wold Hunt Gilt Coat Button Lincolnshire
A good original 'South Wold Hunt button'. convex gilt example with lipped border script lettering on stippled ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Pitt & Co 31 Maddox St London W.(1895-1973)'. Good condition, complete with original shank, gilt finish worn back to brass.
Diameter approx 23mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Burton Hunt Victorian Gilt Coat Button Lincolnshire
A good original Victorian circa 1975 period 'Burton Hunt button'. convex gilt example with lipped border script lettering on stippled ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin & Sons 153 Strand London'. Very good condition, complete with original shank, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 22mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Eridge Hunt Large Brass Coat Button Firmin London
A good original mid 20th century period 'Eridge Hunt button'. flat brass example with plain border and block hatched capitals 'EH' letters, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON'. Good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter approx 24mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Liverpool City Police Three Various Uniform Buttons
Three original early 20th century George V period buttons:
Large white metal, maker 'Smith & Wright Birmingham.
Small white metal, maker 'Smith & Wright Ltd B'ham. Large Black horn English Made.
Good condition, minor service wear. read more
15.00 GBP
Metropolitan Special Constabulary 1914 police service star award badge
A scarce original die-stamped small five pointed nickel silver star sleeve badge bearing 'SC' monogram to centre within a circlet inscribed 'Metropolitan Police 1914'. Very good condition, compete with original two loop fittings.
Height approx 25mm.
Awarded early 1918 by the Commissioner for wear on the forearm for Specials who attested before 31st December 1914 and had served con... read more
45.00 GBP
WWI Kent County Constabulary Special K.C.C. Constable Badge
A good original First World War 1st issue 'Kent County Constabulary pin badge', large brass disc impressed 'SPECIAL K.C.C. CONSTABLE', the reverse complete with sprung safety pin fitting. Good condition, minor wear.
Diameter approx 45mm. read more
20.00 GBP
National Union of Railwaymen Essex District Council Branch Steward Badge founded 1913
A scarce original early 1930's period 'National Union of Railwaymen Essex District Council badge', large gilt blue enamel title horseshoe surround, bold red enamel 'STEWARD' below, cental white enamel inscribed 'ESSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford House Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitt... read more
45.00 GBP
1924 British Empire Exhibition Wembley Herrick Lion maple leaf badge
A scarce original 1924 souvenir from 'British Empire Exhibition' in the form of a small 'Sterling Silver' Canadian maple leaf mounted with a gold plated official symbol the 'Herrick’ Lion', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'A.G.C.STERLING'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Size approx 29 x 24mm. read more
60.00 GBP
1924 British Empire Exhibition Wembley Lion silver badge by Charles Horner
A very scarce original 1924 souvenir from 'British Empire Exhibition' depicting the official symbol 'Wembley Lion' inlaid with blue and white enamel; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and bearing the very distinct trademark intertwined initials 'CH' of the maker 'Charles Horner'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or enamel loss, an excellent example... read more
90.00 GBP
1924 British Empire Exhibition Wembley souvenir enamel badge
A scarce unusual 'British Empire Exhibition Wembley souvenir enamel gilt badge' blue enamel title surround, official 'Wembley Lion' symbol on embossed red shield to centre white enamel 'Wembley 1924 below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 24mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Blackpool Tower red and white enamel souvenir pin badge by H.W. MILLER
A good original circa 1928 period 'Blackpool Tower pin badge'; red and white enamel gilt example in the form of the Tower; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' and 'REGd 733783' a registration, design and patent date of 1928. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.<... read more
20.00 GBP
Special Constabulary Police shoulder title cloth badge
A scarce original circa Second World War period 'Special Constabulary shoulder title cloth badge' white cotton embroidered title within border on black wool curved stripe. Good condition.
Length approx 117mm. read more
10.00 GBP
Hiatts 1960 British Made Police Handcuffs with Key
A scarce original 1960 period heavy duty 'Hiatts 1960 British Made Police handcuffs with working key. Good condition. read more
Royal Navy H.M.S. Amethyst cap tally silk ribbon badge approx 88mm.
A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1943 - 1957 early period 'H.M.S. Amethyst cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering with large square dots on long silk ribbon with swallow tail ends. Very good condition.
Length approx 88mm.
HMS Amethyst was a modified Black Swan-class sloop launched in 1943. She was later designated as a frigate, was involved in the Yangtze Incident in 1949 and w... read more
45.00 GBP
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RNVR London cap tally ribbon badge Length approx 110mm.
A scarce original late issue 'Royal Navy 'R.N.V.R. London. cap tally', embroidery gold wire on full length ribbon bearing square dots. Very good condition.
Length approx 110mm.
The RNVR was established in 1903 and was made up of volunteers who served both on-shore and at sea. It was merged with the Royal Naval Reserve in 1958. read more
45.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory Front Line Duty cloth overall badge
A scarce ORIGINAL late Second World War utility restrictions issue 'Royal Ordnance Factory printed cotton badge'; turned side edges, raw top and bottom square blue cloth, printed golden yellow lettering 'ROF' with 'FRONT LINE DUTY' scroll superimposed over crossed shell and bomb. Good used condition, colours remain bright, minor rust stains to reverse.
Size approx 64 x 53mm. read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 Cheshire Home Guard Battalion pair of uncut cloth designation badges
A scarce original Second World War period pair of uncut raw edge 'Cheshire Home Guard cloth shoulder title distinguishing arm badge', blue printed 'CH' letters on khaki cotton drill material. Very good condition. read more
60.00 GBP
Glen Line Ltd London shipping Line officers cap badge
A scarce ORIGINAL pre 1978 period 'Glen Line Ltd London shipping Line officers cap badge', gold bullion naval crowned laurel wreath on black woolen backing, House Flag and Pennant of the Glen Line to centre, the reverse with black paper lining. Very good used condition, gold bullion remains crisp.
Height approx 78mm.
Glen Line Ltd was a British shipping company founded in Glasgow ... read more
45.00 GBP
British and Commonwealth Shipping Line Company officers cap badge
A good ORIGINAL post 1956 period 'British and Commonwealth Shipping Line Company unissued cap badge', gold bullion naval crowned laurel wreath on black woolen backing, gold sea-lion to central circlet on black velvet ground, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good mint condition.
Height approx 75mm.
The British & Commonwealth Shipping Company was established in 1956 throu... read more
18.00 GBP
Houlder Brothers Shipping Line Edwardian gold bullion cloth cap badge
A rare original Edwardian period antique small size 'Houlder Brothers and Co Ltd, London cap badge'; black felt padded backing, displaying embroidered gold wire bullion laurel wreath, bullion Maltese cross house flag on red silk backing; the reverse with paper lined hession backing. Fair condition, colours remains bright, felt backing with some minor damage.
Height approx 53mm. read more
25.00 GBP