A scarce original circa 1928 to 1940 period 'S.S.Orford gilt and enamel pin brooch', the 'Orient Steam Navigation Company' enamelled 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 28mm.
In 1940 SS Orford was bombed in an air raid off Marseille Southern France and beached, fourteen peo...  read more

Code: 69732

80.00 GBP

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An exceptionally good circa post 1935 period 'S.S.Orion 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, gilt finish remains crisp.
Diameter approx 27mm.
'S.S.Orion' was in service for 'Orient Steam Navigat...  read more

Code: 69731

30.00 GBP

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A very rare origiinal 1911 to 1918 short lived early period 'S.S.Ascania Ocean liner gilt and enamel pin badge' in the form of a white enamel bouy, the Cunard Line company enamelled flag mounted to the centre and applied to a triangular pin bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, actual pin re-affixed at sometime in its life, no stress marks or enamel loss.
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Code: 69730

250.00 GBP

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A good original Stevengraph silk embroidered postcard of the Cunard Line passenger ship 'RMS Saxonia' launched in 1899 and out of service in 1925; the reverse dated in pencil 'MARCH 1906. Good condition.  read more

Code: 69729

60.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War single set of arm badges, dark blue printed 'SY' and '51' on khaki cotton drill material plus 'Home Guard' cream painted title evidence of stitching where they have been removed from a tunic. Good condition with minor wear. SEE: 68112 part set of two.
51 Surrey (Malden) Battalion, Commanded by Lt Col N.H.H. Ralston OBE 1/2/41.  read more

Code: 69728

65.00 GBP

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A very rare original surviving Second World War period 'Air Raid Precautions Shelter No.6 J.I.T & Co. Limited off- white celluloid tin button badge' inscribed with black lettering. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 69727

A scarce original Second World War circa 1940's period 'ATS shoulder title slip on badges' black woven title on khaki serge backing, together with 'MISS VERA FLORENCE SNOW County of London Drivers Licence July 1921 to 1922 and gold plated Identification bracelet 'V.F.H. SNOW W /10884 A.T.S. C. OF E.' Very good condition.
Shoulder Titles approx 67 x 34mm.  read more

Code: 69726

90.00 GBP

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A good original post war period 'Civil Defence Ambulance shoulder title badge' pale yellow silk embroidered 'AMBULANCE' on wool backing. Very good used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.
Width approx 120mm.  read more

Code: 69725

10.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War 1914 -1918 full size silver War Medal warded to 'A.J. WHITE B.R.C. & ST.J.J' British Red Cross & & Order of St John.
Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon.
Arthur James White of Reading volunteered for service with the British Red Cross in January 1915. He is confirmed as serving overseas and was awarded the British War Medal and ...  read more

Code: 69724

95.00 GBP

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A good full sized Coinage profile with IND: IMP 1937 - 1948 'King George VI Special Constabulary Long Service bronze medal' the reverse inscribed in relief 'For Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary', complete with original silk ribbon raw edge, the rim impressed 'FRED BURGESS'. Very good condition.  read more

Code: 69723

25.00 GBP

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A good full sized Coinage profile with IND: IMP 1937 - 1948 'King George VI Special Constabulary Long Service bronze medal' the reverse inscribed in relief 'For Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary', complete with original silk ribbon raw edge, the rim impressed to the recipient 'ALBERT W. TAYLOR' and contained in original Box of Issue inscribed '37 Wiltshire'. Very good condition.
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Code: 69026

35.00 GBP

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A scarce post 1941 period 'Civil Defence Rescue party matching pair of shoulder title badges' old gold silk embroidered 'RESCUE' on wool backing. Very good used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.
Width approx 74mm.  read more

Code: 69722

20.00 GBP

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A very good matching pair of herringbone pattern old gold three rank bar insignia applied to black wool backing. Very good used condition.
Width approx 76mm.  read more

Code: 69721

A good original 'Civil Defence pair of matching old gold felt rank chevrons badges'. Very good used condition.
Width approx 94mm.  read more

Code: 69720

A good original Second World War period 'Air Raid Precautions warden's whistle', nickel example impressed 'A.R.P.' with maker's details below 'J.Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham'. Good condition, minor service wear.
Length approx 82mm.  read more

Code: 69719

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1939 set of 'Air Raid Precautions ARP bluette overall nickel buttons'; four large examples all with maker's details 'Buttons Limited Birmingham' and four small all with maker's details 'Smith & Wright', 'H &H Ltd B'Ham x2', 'Cheney B'Ham'. Good condition, complete with original shanks.
Diameter approx 23mm. and 16mm.  read more

Code: 69718

40.00 GBP

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A rare original Second World War period 'Park Gate Iron & Steel Co Ltd air raid precauctions home front badge'; small chromium plated black enamel title strap 'ARP' to centre on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel....  read more

Code: 69717

A scarce original 1914 1918 First World War Victory bronze medal from the the town of Brighouse, West Yorkshire, the reverse named to 'PTE. F. WADSWORTH. 11261. H.A.C' the obverse with embossed central scene of the Brighouse Mill within title surround. Very good condition, complete with rare surviving silk ribbon bearing embroidered Coat of Arms of Brighouse with motto 'Labore Et Prudentia'...  read more

Code: 69716

250.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Bonetta anchor sweetheart pin brooch' in the form of a hollow silver anchor bearing the torpedo boat destroyer gold plated named scroll across the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and unusual maker's details 'E E.T'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to gold plating minor dents to...  read more

Code: 69715

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'French anti German pin badge'; circular rayed pressed tin example depicting a proud cockerel perched on a
pickelhaube over a swastika. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter approx 30mm.  read more

Code: 69714

45.00 GBP

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