A very scarce circa 1960's vintage period 'Michelin Man double sided aluminium blue and yellow painted enamel shield sign' depicting a running Bibendum holding a CYCLE TYRES red disc; the top left corner inscribed 'C.Y. 50.' Very good original uncleaned condition, with two pair of holes to attach to a protruding arm, colours remain bright.
40 x 52 cm.  read more

Code: 61863

A rare original First World War circa 1916 'Empress's Special Red Cross Order' presentation silver gilt medal in the form of a double headed eagle, bearing red enamel cross on its breast with the cypher of 'Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'HSW&B'. Very good condition, complete with original white, blue and red si...  read more

Code: 66580

A scarce original 'S.W.H brass shoulder title badge. Very good condition, complete with two original loops to reverse. Size approx 45 x 14mm.
The Scottish Women’s Hospital was affiliated to the Women’s Suffragette movement. The Hospital was formed by Elsie Inglis and in 1916 received funding from the London Suffrage Society.  read more

Code: 66579

A very rare original First World War 1914 dated 'National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies Scottish Womens Hospital bronzed medal' by Hazel Armour a Scottish sculptor and medalist, the obverse bearing allegorical figures, the reverse with embossed details 'N.U.W.S.S' '1914' and SCOTTISH WOMENS HOSPITALS' within raised thistle border. Very good condition, complete with silk tartan ribbon.
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Code: 66578

3000.00 GBP

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A scarce original end of the First World War period 'Scottish Womens Hospital badge'; gilt trefoil example bearing blue enamel title surround, joined at the base with the years service '1914-19', the centre embossed with a gilt thistle, flanked by honour scrolls 'FRANCE' and 'SERBIA'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright...  read more

Code: 66577

A rare original turn of the 20th century votes for women supporters 'National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies gilt and enamel badge' portrayed in the 'NUWSS' colours of green, white and red; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St. Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 22mm.
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Code: 66576

A rare original hard to find 'Butlins 1964 Beavers Club silver plated badge. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the painted enamel finish. An excellent example.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65399

90.00 GBP

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A good original post 1952 cold war period 'Royal Naval Mine Watching Service home front lapel badge'; gilt and enamel with applied central enamel disc depicting an exploding mine; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service wear.
Height 30mm.
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Code: 66575

25.00 GBP

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A good original Elizabeth II period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a 'Jambiya' an Arabian dagger and Latin motto 'Uspiam et passim' (Everywhere unbounded), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 66574

A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '1133' and maker's details 'TOYE & Co Ld LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height approx 23mm.
The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of...  read more

Code: 66572

A rare original circa First World War period 'Mounts Bay Penzance Unit Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title surround, embossed black shield bearing fifteen golden bezants from the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall with motto 'ONE AND ALL'. Very good condition, complete with original early pattern round buttonhole fitting, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains ...  read more

Code: 66571

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period small gilt crowned circlet badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed with full title 'HOME GUARD' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height approx 23mm.
Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion fro...  read more

Code: 66570

A very scarce original Second World War period small gilt crowned circlet badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed with scarce full title 'HOME GUARD' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches.
Height approx 23mm.
Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (...  read more

Code: 66429

30.00 GBP

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A rare original early period walking golly with jar 'Robertson's Preserves celluloid tin button promotional badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 66569

A very rare ORIGINAL pre war 'Robertson's Somerset Golly cricketer promotional pin badge', with yellow waistcoat, displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' and resting on a 'SOMERSET' title scroll, the reverse impressed with straight maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' 'REGd APPd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or d...  read more

Code: 66568

A scarce original King George VI period WRNS officer's hat badge, padded dark blue silk cotton embroidered wreath, bearing white stitch between the leaves, with silvered metal fouled anchor to the centre, surmounted by a beige velvet and gold wire King's Crown, the reverse with black cotton backing. Good used condition..
Height approx 66mm.  read more

Code: 66566

A scarce original early period unusual 'Brownie Guide promise badge', in the form of a brass pixie on wide bar, this example with right hand raised just above the bar, the reverse impressed 'Reg No 689495 a registration design and patent year for 1922. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor polishing.
Width 34mm.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 66565

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1910 Baden-Powell first pattern trefoil enrolment 'Girl Guides BP promise badge'; brass trefoil embossed with 'B.P.GG' initials the reverse impressed 'Regd No 563052' a Registered, Design and Patent for the year 1910. Very good condition, complete with rare and vulnerable original pin fittings.
Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 66564

85.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'General Nursing Council For England & Wales, State Registered Nurse chromium plated enamel pin badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham' and inscribed 'S.R.N. 319559 DUPLICATE'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 66562

A scarce original circa 1945 to 1954 period 'Butlin's Holiday Camp Staff badge'; nickel plated shield inlaid with white enamel inscribed 'BUTLIN'S STAFF'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham' (an address format used between 1945 and 1954). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 66561