A rare original First World War 1915 period 'Good Luck Charm' in the form of a silver figure of 'JOHN BULL' his bulbous body and head made from lucky 'TOUCH WOOD' said to avoid bad luck, the reverse impressed 'SILVER' with 'Rd No 642336', a Registered Design and Patent Date for the year 1915 and insert celluloid 'UNION FLAG'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring.
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Code: 65523

A good original vintage period attractive 'Irish Shamrock Leprechaun souvenir brooch' gold coloured plated example depicting an embossed mischievous elf of Irish folklore usually believed to reveal the hiding place of treasure if caught. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings with roller safety catch in good worling order, some age wear to plating.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 65522

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original mid 19th century miniature brass example inscribed to the obverse 'PESA LETTERE No 161926' with dial marked out in 'GRAMMI' (grms) the reverse impressed 'TELE FUN KEN' within an eight pointed arrow star. Sold as a collectors item only, accuracy not guaranteed.
Diameter 29mm.  read more

Code: 65521

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce original King George VI period 'No 115 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a dexter hand erased at the wrist holding a tiller and motto 'Despite The Elements', the reverse 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.
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Code: 65520

120.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force classical style gilt brooch with dangling biplane', believed to have been made by 'Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd Birmingham' but unmarked. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 43mm.
Height approx 40mm.  read more

Code: 65519

60.00 GBP

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A very rare original Victorian period 'Primrose League Cycling Corps pin badge' large gilt blue enamel title strap, eight star points radiating from the voided centre to represent a cycle wheel, with primrose motto at the hub; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'W.O. Lewis Birm'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height appro...  read more

Code: 65518

250.00 GBP

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A very scarce original '1968 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '2192'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord, gilt finish remains bright.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-o...  read more

Code: 65517

160.00 GBP

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A scarce original gentlemen membership and guest, matching pair of ' British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1950 badges', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and both impressed with official issue numbers 'No 514'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and reverse pin fitting, top pin now absent, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 65516

A scarce original 'British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1949 guest badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue numbers 'No 332'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 65515

A scarce original gentlemen's 'British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1949 badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue numbers 'No 597'. Very good condition, complete with original cord, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 65514

A rare antique set of '1920 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel membership badges, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Dobson & Sons 110 New Bond St. W.' and all with matching official issue numbers 'No 1155'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright and housed in original presentation card box w...  read more

Code: 65513

2500.00 GBP

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A good original 1901 to 1922 period 'Royal Dublin Fusiliers brass button'; embossed grenade bearing a King's Crown within title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'HOBSON & SONS LEXINGTON ST LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter 19mm.
Worn until 1922 when the Regiment was disbanded on the inception of the Irish Free State.  read more

Code: 65512

A scarce original circa 1881 to 1901 period 'Royal Irish Regiment tunic button'; Victorian Crowned circlet bearing the motto 'Virtutis Namurcensis Praemium' (Reward for Valour at Namur) with Harp to centre, all set within Shamrock sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'PITT & Co 50 ST. MARTINS LANE LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank, original gilt finish now worn back to ...  read more

Code: 65511

20.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War early circa 1914 period 'Lord Kitchener recruitment advertising celluloid tin button badge' in the form of black and white photographic image of 'Lord Kitchener' wearing the cap of a British field marshal, he stares and points at the viewer calling them to enlist in the British Army and inscribed 'I WANT YOU' this set on a red, white and blue coloured patr...  read more

Code: 65510

60.00 GBP

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A rare original early period fine quality 'Royal Jordanian Air Force officer's cap badge'; silver bullion and green woven cloth Crown of Jordan over silvered eagle and silver wire sprays, mounted on dark blue felt cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian lining with manufacturers number 'E I 451'. Good used condition.
Height approx 67mm.  read more

Code: 65509

120.00 GBP

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A good original early 20th century period 'Joan the Wad Queen of the Pixies cast brass pendant charm' with large loop to attach to key ring, chain, ribbon etc. the reverse is crudely stamped 'TRADE MARK No 529109' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1908. Good uncleaned condition.
Height 51mm.
'Joan is thought to use her Wad (Torch) to light the way to safety and good l...  read more

Code: 65508

A good original Boer War period celluloid pendant pin badge depicting a black and white sepia image of 'General Lord Roberts' within gilt metal surround. Good condition, complete with old replacement single pin fitting.
Diameter 31mm.  read more

Code: 65507

A scarce original vintage period oval brass example in the form of a green enamel title surround 'LONDON IRISH RIFLES OLD COMRADES ASSOCn'; the centre bearing an embossed gilt Crowned Harp within shamrock surround on dark green enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FATTORINI & SONS Ld BRADFORD WORKS BIRMINGHAM'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel f...  read more

Code: 65506

A scarce original 1901 to 1922 period 'Connaught Rangers brass cap badge'; Harp of Erin with voided strings, surmounted by a King's Crown, the reverse retaining its original crimped slider and strengtheners to the crown.
Worn until 1922 when the Regiment was disbanded on the inception of the Irish Free State.  read more

Code: 65505

A very scarce original circa 1967–1974 period 'Manchester City Football Club celluloid pin button badge' bearing a black and white printed portrait of the forward player, inscribed in blue 'FRANCIS LEE MANCHESTER CITY'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 65504

45.00 GBP

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