A good original '1997 Leander Club blue and pink enamel gilt badge' depicting a 'Hippopotamus' over a Star and Arrow shield with 'Corpus Leandri spes mea' motto below; the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.  read more

Code: 66268

10.00 GBP

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A good original '1996 Leander Club navy blue and pink enamel gilt badge' depicting a 'Hippopotamus' over a Star and Arrow shield with 'Corpus Leandri spes mea' motto below; the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.  read more

Code: 66269

10.00 GBP

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A good original vintage period 'Naval Bosun's Whistle or Boatswain's Call', white metal example, the bouy unmaked, the side impressed 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. Good condition, age patina, complete with ring this a little rusty, untested.
Length approx 117mm.  read more

Code: 66647

15.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War group of medal still in their wax paper envelopes and accompanied by 'The Under - Secretaty of State For Air' presents his compliments and by Command of the Air Council has the honour to transmit the enclosed Awards granted for service during the war of 1939 - 45'. plus slip with awards issued marked with an X.  read more

Code: 66646

A scarce original 1942 to 1947 period 'Indian (Army) Engineers Officer's Service Dress cap and matching collar badges', die cast bronzed examples the cap depicting a five pointed star within laurel wreath with 'INDIAN ARMY' scroll below, with matching flaming grenade collar badges with scrolls 'INDIA'. Good condition, all complete with two loop fittings.  read more

Code: 66645

85.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1949 - c.1973 full sized and miniature issue silvered 'Order of St John officers serving sister breast badge' with applied white enamel Maltese Cross and lions and unicorns between each arm. Full size in very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original black silk bow, the miniature size example with extensive enamel damage, contained in original box of ...  read more

Code: 66644

A good original silver plated nurse's buckle, bearing the coat of Arms of the 'University College Hospital' and motto `Ratione dirige cursum' (Govern your course by reason). Good condition, minor service wear.
Height approx 65mm.
Width 60mm.  read more

Code: 66642

Thirteen original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service AFS uniform buttons'; 8 large nickel examples with maker's details 'ED Gill Birmingham', a further 2 large nickel by 'Buttons Limited Birmingham' and 1 small nickel epaulette buttons by 'Buttons Ltd, 2 small chromium plated epaulette buttons by 'Buttons Ltd B'Ham'. Good condition.  read more

Code: 66641

A scarce original wartime issue Hertford volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS LUTON' on navy cotton twill backing, this been worn on the breast of the overall, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 98mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 1938...  read more

Code: 66639

A scarce original wartime issue Hertford volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS LUTON' on black felt wool backing, this been worn on the breast of the tunic uniform, the reverse with partial black paper lining. Good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 95mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in...  read more

Code: 66638

A scarce original circa 1945 late war period 'Womens Land Army 6 year service armband'; full length yellow felt armlet with green overlay to the centre bearing yellow embroidered crowned 'WLA' to centre. Good condition, with original button fasteners, some old moth holes right side to yellow felt.
The WLA had originally been set up in 1917 but disbanded at the end of the First World War....  read more

Code: 66636

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa pre-war period Irish 'Belfast Tramways Department pin badge'; small gilt red enamel oval title, inner white title 'School Badge Not Transferable', impressed with official issue number '1837' to centre on plain gilt ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works, Birmingham' (an address format used between 1933 and 1939'. Very goo...  read more

Code: 66635

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A scarce original First World War period '1914 Citizens Training League Gateshead VTC badge' gilt red enamel title surround 'C.T.L 1914', the centre bearing an embossed embattled gate on a shield with goat's head crest with motto 'Caput Inter Nubila Condit'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter approx 26mm.
On the 6th of August 1914 two ...  read more

Code: 66634

180.00 GBP

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A scarce original early period Scottish County 'British Red Cross Society County of Dumfries gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'J.R Gaunt London' and impressed with recipient number and name '626 MAJ. GEN. SIR GEOFFREY BARTON. K.C.V.O,'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 49m...  read more

Code: 66633

150.00 GBP

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A rare original end of war period 'The Tanks Association lapel badge', superb gilt oval example inlaid with the Regimental Colours, brown, red and green enamel, the central bar depicting a First World War finely detailed gilt embossed tank; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'FATTORINI BRADFORD'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 66632

A scarce original 'British Red Cross Society County of Hampshire cap badge'; gilt and enamel example the reverse with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 66631

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa late Victorian early Edwardian period superb example of a 'Sunbeam Cycle & Athletic Club pin badge', well designed gilt and enamel example bearing rays of sunlight, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Vaughton Birmm'. Very good condition, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 66630

60.00 GBP

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A good original early turn of the 20th century 'Metropolitan Police Whistle and chain bearing issue number '37661' untested. Very good condition with clear stamping.  read more

Code: 66629

A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Air Force badge'; gilt brass oval example, the centre bearing Crowned RAF eagle above a tablet with officially impressed number '18134', the reverse with maker"s details 'J.R.Gaunt. London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 33mm.
Worn as an official identification for civilians 'On Government Work' servi...  read more

Code: 66628

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1943 period 'T.S.S.California souvenir pin badge', in the form of a white enamel ships wheel the centre mounted with the 'Anchor Line' shipping line swallow tail flag. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact but very minor hairlines cracks to flag, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 27mm.
T.S.S. California was steam turbine ocean liner b...  read more

Code: 66626