A good example produced as a souvenir after the R.M.S. Queen Mary was officially retired from service in 1967 and sailed to the port of Long Beach, California, United States of America, where she is moored and serves as a tourist attraction, with hotel, restaurants and a museum. In the form of gilt and enamel ships wheel, the Cunard White Star Line company house flag mounted to the centre. Very...  read more

Code: 66726

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Union Flag' or 'Union Jack Flag pin badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturing flaw top right.
Size 25 x 18mm.  read more

Code: 66725

A scarce original circa 1926 'The Tin Can Fusiliers song sheet music advertising badge', the reverse impressed with 'REGd DGn No 711162' a registration, design and patent date for 1925. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, very minor stress mark to chin, otherwise no enamel loss.
Height 41mm.
'The Tin Can Fusiliers' (Here they come - Fife and Drum) a popular c...  read more

Code: 66724

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period Irish 'Ulster Volunteer Force Medical and Nursing Corps' gilt and enamel badge, 'U.V.M. & N.C. For God & Ulster' title around a red enamel cross on white background, below the 'Red Hand of Ulster' all surmounted by a King's Crown, the reverse with maker's details 'Sharman.D.Neill Ltd Belfast.' and with Registration Number 'Rd.No.629010'. Very good condit...  read more

Code: 66723

250.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Middlesex War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '3778'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 45mm.  read more

Code: 66722

A scarce original wartime period 'Salute The Soldier Penzance Campaign Cornwall celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, it portrays a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action.Good condition, complete with pin fitting, colours remains bright.
Diameter approx 24mm.
The Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Games (1914 - 1996...  read more

Code: 66721

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950's 'Robertson's standard Golly promotional badge' wearing a bright blue coat, white waistcoat with pockets and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Barr St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 66720

25.00 GBP

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This 1914/15 Star was awarded to '2714 BOY R.W. JACKSON. 4-LOND.R.'
Boy Recruit Richard W Jackson volunteered into the 4th London Regiment and in 1915 was 15 years old. He would later be attached to the 5th London Regiment and landed in Egypt on the 24th August 1915.  read more

Code: 66718

A scarce original post 1943 wartime plastic economy issue badge, the reverse with maker's details 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall 1-A Prov. Pat.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, retaining a good shape and colour.
Height 43mm.
The WLA proficiency plastic economy issue badge was produced from 1943 to signify higher level of competence in dairy, poultry, fruit an...  read more

Code: 66717

90.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period 'Hoffmann Manufacturing Co Air Raid Precaution pin badge', 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.
Height approx 22mm.
Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Chelmsford, Esssex. supplied the Aircraft Industry wit...  read more

Code: 66716

A rare original Second World War period 'Air Transport Auxiliary civilian pilot's unmarked silver ATA pin badge bearing the motto 'Aetheris Avidi' (Eager for the Air), the reverse impressed with official issue number 'D 1243'. Very good condition, retaining the original pin fittings, safety roller catch now absent, but not affecting the functioning of the hook.
Height approx 29mm.
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Code: 66715

450.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Robertson's golly skater promotional badge', this example with smooth hair, small pupils, bright blue coat, white waistcoat with advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' with finer lettering to his chest, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the...  read more

Code: 66713

A scarce original pre 1917 First World War period 'Duty Our Watchword patriotic lapel badge'; gilt example displaying the flags of Britain, France, Russia, Belgium inlaid in vibriant coloured enamels. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, some minor enamel loss to Russian flag, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 66712

A rare original circa 1946 to 1951 period 'Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Old Comrades Association lapel badge'; gilt oval title surround inlaid with red enamel, depicting an aerial bomb with blue enamel motto scroll below 'UBIQUE'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St.'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings. Height approx 23mm.<...  read more

Code: 66711

A very scarce original Second World War period 'Worcestershire Volunteer Agricultural Camp gilt and enamel pin badge' possibly worn by a member of staff, this example inlaid with cream enamel. Very good condition complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Width approx 36mm.
Worn by the much needed volunteer workers who were encouraged by the annu...  read more

Code: 66710

A scarce very unusual circa Second World War period 'Free French supporters pin badge'; economically made pressed metal example, depicting a hand painted white 'V For Victory' flanked by red, white and blue Union Flag, Stars and Stripes and French flag with 'Cross of Lorraine'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, paintwork intact.
Height approx 39mm.  read more

Code: 66709

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'M.V. Circassia gilt and enamel souvenir pin brooch' in the form of a blue enamel ships wheel the centre mounted with the 'Anchor Line' shipping line swallow tail flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Diameter approx 26mm.
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Code: 66708

A rare original early turn of the 20th century period 'R.M.S.Mauretania gilt and enamel souvenir pin brooch', the Cunard Line Shipping Company red enamel flag mounted to the centre of a white ships wheel, and in turn a blue enamel anchor. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, contained in original retailers presen...  read more

Code: 66707

A superb original British Automobile Racing Club fine quality large vintage ladies brooch, stylized lion set with marcasite stones applied to a chequered flag with 'BARC' lettering, the reverse impressed 'SILVER'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order.
Height approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 66706

200.00 GBP

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Awarded to '27261 PTE H HARTNELL GLOUC R'

The Victory Medal with heavy edge knocks.

Private Herbert Hartnell from Bristol served overseas after the 1st January 1916 and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. On the War Department casualty list of the 6th November 1916 he was listed as wounded and a resident of Bristol.  read more

Code: 66705

20.00 GBP

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