A rare original Second World War period example for the Tobacco manufacturers headquarters Bristol 'W.D. & H.O. Wills Air Raid Precautions badge'; chromium plated Art Nouveau style design, inlaid with blue enamel 'ARP' to central stage on red enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonh...  read more

Code: 64374

A good original Second World War badge officially issued from November 1941 by the 'Ministry of Pensions'; late issue chromium plated example bearing title circlet 'For Loyal Service' the centre displaying the Royal and Imperial Cypher of George VI 'GRI' surmounted by a crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 64372

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1953 period 'Army Cadet Force lapel badge'; Elizabeth II crowned chromium plated title circlet inlaid with red enamel, embossed 'Lion of England' to seeded centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 64371

15.00 GBP

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A rare original George VI period 'RAF No 82 (United Provinces) Squadron silver and enamel badge', depicting a 'Weathercock' and Latin motto 'Super Omnia Ubique' (Over all things everywhere), the reverse with India maker's details 'ORR SIL'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch, very minor enamel loss to cockerel.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 64369

A rare original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 234 Battle of Britain Spitfire Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a 'Dragon rampant flames issuing from the mouth' and Latin motto 'Ignem Mortemque Despuimus' (We spit fire and death), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, ...  read more

Code: 64368

A very scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 213 Squadron gilt and enamel pin badge', depicting a Hornet with Latin motto below 'Irritatus Lacessit Crabro' (The Hornet Attacks When Roused); the reverse bearing impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller B'Ham18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright....  read more

Code: 64367

A scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 41 Spitfire Squadron gilt and enamel pin badge', depicting a red double-armed cross on white background with motto 'Seek and Destroy', 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.
He...  read more

Code: 64366

A good original King George VI period 'RAF No 29 Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel pin badge' depicting an eagle preying on a buzzard and Latin motto 'Impiger Et Acer' (Energetic and keen), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, nick to enamel below crown. Price reflects.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 64365

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1941 to 1952 large silver plate badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor enamel loss below crown. Price reflects.
Height 41m...  read more

Code: 64364

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1941 die-stamped figure of an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon resting in a curved scroll inscribed 'Observer Corps'; the reverse retaining original three blade fittings. Very good condition.
Height 38mm.

The 'Observer Corps' was awarded the title 'Royal' by His Majesty King George VI in April 1941, in recognit...  read more

Code: 64363

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War post 1942 period 'Glider Pilot Regiment officer's beret badge'; die-cast frosted silver plated example in the form of a tri part title circular scroll, the top displaced by a George VI Crown, the centre depicting an eagle with spread wings; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON'. Very good condition, still retaining frosted silvered finish ...  read more

Code: 64362

120.00 GBP

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A good original post 1953 period 'Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF cap badge'; large die stamped gilt metal example in the form of a EIIR crowned circlet, bearing motto 'Per Ardua ad Astra' (through adversity to the stars) eagle spread across the centre, all resting on a tri part title scroll; the reverse bearing two long screw posts and nuts. Very good condition.
Height 56mm.  read more

Code: 64361

15.00 GBP

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A good original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped white metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing voided crown. Good used condition, complete with original loops, minor service wear.
Width 68mm.
Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd June, 1940 at The Central Landing School, Ringway, Manchester; redesignated The Parachute Re...  read more

Code: 64360

A very attractive original circa 1970's late 1980's 'Peninsular and Oriental (P&O) Shipping Line powder compact souvenir'; chic looking black enamel example mounted with a gilt quartered saltire flag inlaid with red, white, blue and yellow enamel; the reverse with multi stripe decoration and impressed to the centre with maker's details 'Stratton Made in England'. Very good unused condition, no ...  read more

Code: 64359

60.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period patriotic pin brooch'; gilt example displaying the flags of France, Russia, Belgium and Britain inlaid in vibriant coloured enamels, oval central device depicting clasped hands with 1914 between the flag poles. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Height ...  read more

Code: 64354

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve lapel badge'; Imperial style crown gilt rope edged circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, with an applied silvered fouled anchor to the centre, inscribed 'RNVR; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 2...  read more

Code: 64353

A scarce original post 1943 wartime period 'Womens Voluntary Service WVS maroon silk embroidered stripes on felt cloth backing. Good condition, colour remains bright, slight MOTH damage.  read more

Code: 64352

A scarce ORIGINAL early made wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 (O) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.
In 1938 Birmingham hallmarks changed le...  read more

Code: 64350

85.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 (P) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 63495

A scarce original wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 (Q) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 57162