WW1 Peace Celebrations 1919 John Dickinson & Co Ltd medallion badge
A scarce original end of the First World War 'Peace 19th July 1919 bronze medal' presented by the 'John Dickinson & Company Ltd' to their employees for 'Work Well Done'. Very good condition and housed in its original presentation case.
Diameter 39mm.
John Dickinson & Co Ltd, paper makers founded in 1804 and based in Hertfordshire, established paper mills at Apsley, Nash an... read more
45.00 GBP
WW1 United We Stand Britain France Belgium Russia patriotic flag badge
A rare original pre 1917 First World War period patriotic pin brooch'; gilt example displaying the flags of France, Russia, Belgium and Britain inlaid in vibriant coloured enamels over Union Sprays, the Crowned oval central device depicting clasped hands and the legend 'DEEDS NOT WORDS' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains brigh... read more
60.00 GBP
Boy Scouts gold thanks badge applied fleur de lys circa 1911
A rare original circa 1911 early pattern 'Boy Scouts solid gold thanks badge' with an applied fleur de lys, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold) and with registration details 'Rd No 568809' a design and patent date of 1910. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring fitting.
Height approx with ring 27mm. read more
250.00 GBP
Staffordshire Fire Brigade firemans cap badge 1948 to 1974
A scarce original circa 1948 to 1974 period 'Staffordshire Fire Brigade cap badge'; chromium plated Home Office star with an applied red enamel title circlet and Staffordshire County Arms shield to centre. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings slightly bent, no damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 45mm. read more
25.00 GBP
King Edward VII SAVE YOUR HOSPITALS appeal fund tin button badge
A scarce original circa pre 1910 'King Edward VII Save Your Hospitals fundraising celluloid tin button badge'; 'Royal Purple' celluloid example displaying 'King Edward VII' yellow printed cypher and title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour still remains strong.
Diameter 23mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Red Cross Hospital Taunton Volunteer War Workers silk ribbon cloth badge
A scarce original circa First World War period 'Red Cross Hospital Taunton Somerset Volunteer War Workers badge', white silk embroidered sheild, bearing 'VW' on red ribbon rectangle stripe, originally cut from a roll. Very good unissued condition.
Width 50mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Victoria Infirmary Glasgow 1929 hallmarked silver nurses hospital badge
A scarce original circa 1929 early issue 'Victoria Infirmary Glasgow silver and enamel badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details 'J.R.& W.L.' (J R & W Laing Gordon Street, Glasgow Scotland) and inscribed 'Kate M.Chivers'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, but with a number of surface scratches and service wear... read more
120.00 GBP
Southampton School of Radiography 1983 silver badge Hampshire
A scarce original circa 1980's period fine quality 'Southampton School of Radiography silver badge' beautifully designed in the form of a frosted finish convex rose with polished petal tips; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1983 and maker's details 'M&B' (Marples & Beasley). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, with an additional ring to attach a s... read more
80.00 GBP
WW1 National War Savings Committee badge
A scarce original First World War period 'National War Savings Committee badge'; square brass lightly silvered example inlaid with black enamel, the border decorated with pound shilling and pence symbols '15'6' and '£1', chains and title 'Naional Savings'; the centre inappropriately depicting a swastika symbol subsequently abandoned by the committee in later years, the reverse impressed with ma... read more
120.00 GBP
BSA Motorcycles celluloid tin button advertising badge
A good original vintage period 'BSA Motor Cycles promotional badge', red celluloid example bearing yellow eight pointed star, 'BSA' winged logo to centre within oval design. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 25mm. read more
Butlins 1967 Bognor Regis holiday camp signpost badge
A good original 'Butlin's 1967 Bognor Regis silver plated badge' with red enamel year, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, silver plating remains bright.
Width 26mm.
Height 14mm. read more
10.00 GBP
West Surrey and Horsell Beagles Hunt 1937 brass button badge
A rare original 1937 season 'West Surrey and Horsell Beagles Hunt pin badge' in the style of a flat brass button and bearing lined letters 'W.S.H.B' over '1937' date. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter approx 24mm. read more
Air League of the British Empire supporters pin badge
A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Air League of the British Empire' pin badge; large gilt blue enamel horseshoe scroll surmounted by an eagle on globe bearing the Latin motto 'In Coelo Imperium' (In heaven control). Very good condition, complete with scarce pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
Air League of the British Empire was established in 1909 and... read more
30.00 GBP
Air League of the British Empire supporters badge
A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Air League of the British Empire' gentleman's lapel badge; large gilt blue enamel horseshoe scroll surmounted by an eagle on globe bearing the Latin motto 'In Coelo Imperium' (In heaven control); the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the ena... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Observer Corps qualification lapel badge
A scarce original post 1941 unusual SMALL silver plated 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; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'B'HAM MEDAL & BADGE Co LTD ALBION ST. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, complete wi... read more
WW2 Observer Corps qualification lapel and cap badge pre 1941
A scarce original wartime pre 1941 silver plated badge with pale blue enamel circlet inscribed 'Forewarned is Forearmed Observer Corps', the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT'. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, mino... read more
WW2 Royal Observer Corps qualification cap badge
A scarce original post 1941 home front silver plated 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. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm.
T... read more
WW2 City of Salford Air Raid Wardens Corps ARP badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'City of Salford Air Raid Wardens Corps air raid precautions pin badge'; blue enamel title circlet, the centre bearing the former 'City of Salford Coat of Arms' with shield bearing three wheatsheaves and bees on blue, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Caxton N/Plate Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dama... read more
60.00 GBP
Northumberland Special Constable police badge
A good original vintage period 'Northumberland Special Constable gilt lapel badge', blue enamel title strap, the centre bearing eight gold and red stripes (pre 1951) within shield on white enamel ground. Good condition, complete with original early style round buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, heavy surface scatches. Price reflects.
Height 31mm. read more
St Helens Special Constable police badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'St Helens Special Constable lapel badge'; large Victorian Crowned gilt brass title circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, the centre bearing embossed enamelled 'Arms of St Helens' with motto 'Ex Terra Lucem' (Light out of the earth) granted in 1876; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (an address format used between... read more
60.00 GBP