A rare original 1940 period celluloid tin button badge sold to raise funds for the much needed aircraft during the Second World War, depicting the head of a 'British Bulldog' with a capital 'H' and an 'Arrow' above and title 'Bomber Fund 1940', the rim impressed with maker's details 'Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St. B'Ham.1.' Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain ...  read more

Code: 70262

A rare original Second World War period 'Hoffmann Manufacturing Company Limited Air Raid Precautions badge'; chromium plated Art Nouveau style design, inlaid with white enamel '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 pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 70261

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Girl Guides Commissioner trefoil promise badge', bearing fretted star to the top leaf and title scroll below, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1937 and maker's details 'D.G.C' (Daniel George Collins). Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Height approx 23mm.  read more

Code: 70260

35.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Metropolitan Police home front badge', Crowned circular chromium plated example, the centre bearing 'MP' on blue enamel ground with scroll below 'War Reserve'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 70259

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa mid century period 'Manchester Royal Infirmary pin badge' in the form of a large bronze embossed Latin title circlet 'VADE ET TU FAC SIMILITER (Go and do likewise) the centre depicting a biblical scene from the Good Samaritan; the reverse impressed with the recipients name 'F.NELSON CERTIFICATED NURSE 538' within an embossed title surround. Good condition, complete with or...  read more

Code: 70258

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'General Nursing Council For England & Wales chromium plated enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham' and inscribed 'K.Mc.MANUS R.M.N. 10908 28. 5. 48.'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 70257

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Somerset lapel badge', Crowned blue enamel oval title, yellow enamel shield bearing 'Wyvern' holding mace within its claws' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 70256

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original early 1940's period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC large gilt cap badge' bearing a griffin on torse to centre within an oak leaf wreath displaced by an astral crown. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 49mm.
British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged...  read more

Code: 70255

60.00 GBP

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A rare original King George VI period RAF No 48 G.R. Squadron gilt and enamel badge, the centre bearing a red triangle depicting a Petrel's head and motto 'Forte Et Fidele' (By strength and faithfulness), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright...  read more

Code: 70254

80.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1909 'Incorporated Church Scout Patrols service medal' and one year clasp for 1912, bronzed circular medal the obverse bearing in relief a Cross and 'I.C.S.P.' above a lion with motto 'Watch and Pray' to the surround, the reverse with full title of the organisation 'Incorporated Church Scout Patrols'. Very good condition, complete with original green silk ribbon and ornate...  read more

Code: 61608

120.00 GBP

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A good original wartime 'Scottish Branch British Red Cross Society badge', gilt brass circular example with blue enamel title surround, 'War Worker' to centre on white enamel ground, in turn mounted on a slender curly ended sprung bar, the reverse impressed with manufactures details 'Alex Scott Ltd Glasgow'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 21mm.<...  read more

Code: 65696

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's Skegness 1959 Committee badge', chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 22mm.  read more

Code: 60905

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930 period 'Cleveland Discol garage forecourt promotional lapel badge'; gilt brass lozenge shape example inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'RODEN LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Size approx 42 x 20mm.  read more

Code: 68733

45.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1920's 'Girl Guides Cadet Ranger felt cloth hat badge', white embrodered on navy oval felt backing, the reverse with herringbone waxed backing. Very good used condition.
Height approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 64148

35.00 GBP

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A good original 'Life Saving Guides pin badge'; diamond shaped die-stamped gilt brass example bearing a lifebuoy title circlet, the centre depicting a girl in uniform with motto scroll below 'To Save and to Serve'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fiitings.
Height approx 32mm.

'The Life Saving Guides' were formed in November 1915.  read more

Code: 68441

15.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period scottish branch of the 'Young Men's Christian Association voluntary war service badge'; quadruple shape gilded brass enamel example with blue enamel title surround, the centre bearing the 'Young Men's Christian Association' symbol an inverted red triangle with 'Y.M.C.A' black enamel title bar, set upon white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details...  read more

Code: 59916

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1966 period 'Florence Nightingale School of Nursing silver badge', the reverse embossed with 'Nightingale School St Thomas Hospital' and inscribed to the recipient 'RUTH M. CHAPMAN 1966'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting with safety roller catch in good working order, minor enamel defects to all four arms, price reflects.
Height approx 40mm.  read more

Code: 70253

550.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa First World War period 'Edgar Allen & Co Ltd St John Ambulance Association uniform pin badge' nickel circlet, the centre depicting the Maltese Cross logo within 'The St.John Ambulance Association' title surround incorporating a small 'Rd111905' Registration, Design and Patent number for the year 1888' and 'EDGAR ALLEN & Co LTD' title scroll below. Very good conditio...  read more

Code: 70252

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment VAD General Service' large circular embroidered felt cloth badge, worn by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'. Good condition, complete with black hessian backing, edge without its normal black felt margin, price reflects.
Diameter approx 55mm.  read more

Code: 70251

45.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross military uniform cap badge, worn by personnel serving overseas'; large gilt rectangular convex example, bearing very bold red cross on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT & SON LTD LONDON' and official issue number '807'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, no stres...  read more

Code: 70250

140.00 GBP

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