A scarce original post 1943 period 'Italy and British Union Jack crossed flags badge', small gilt an enamel example, the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'MARPLES & BEASLEY BIRMINGHAM'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Height approx 16mm.  read more

Code: 69786

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A good original original circa 1940's vintage period 'White Heather lucky horseshoe souviner brooch', in the form of a gilt metal blue enamel studded horeshoe, the centre with a sprig of white heather traditionally a Scottish symbol of good luck; the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'Imitation Made in England' (Stratton). Very good condition, comlete with original pin fittings,...  read more

Code: 69785

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A very scarce original First World War Good Luck Charm in the form of a hollow silver miniature doll, the front impressed 'Fumsup', the arms are moveable, the wooden head with four leaf clover to the forehead and complete with white glass eyes, the reverse with embossed with faint 'Touch Wood' to the head and 'Rd 636612' a Registered Design and Patent Date for the year 1914. Very good condition...  read more

Code: 69784

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A very scarce original circa 1926 period 'Percy Bush song badge'; small gilt head portrait inlaid with white enamel depicting a portrayal of the bandleader wearing a Crown inscribed 'PERCY BUSH'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.MILLER 118 BRANSTON ST B'HAM' (1929 to1932). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellen...  read more

Code: 68501

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A scarce original circa mid 20th century 'Crossed Union Flags pin brooch'; an unusual petite gilt metal convex example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with possibly an old replacement pin, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 28 x 20mm.  read more

Code: 69783

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A scarce original early 20th century 'Blarney Kissing Stone lucky charm pin brooch' from Blarney Castle, County Cork in the form of a unmarked silver plated circular green translucent enamel title surround, from which dangles a fragment of limestone which history tells us "conveys persuasive powers to those who kiss it and endows a golden tongue to influence whom you please". Very good conditio...  read more

Code: 69782

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A scarce original Second World War period unusual 'Auxiliary Territorial Service badge'; die-cast brass Leek of cap badge design originally fitted with substantial pin and hook fastening worn by ATS members attached to the Welsh Guards on the breast of their tunic. Very good condition.
Height approx 47mm.  read more

Code: 69781

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A scarce original circa 1930's period full size 'The Royal Society of St.George For England Order'; fine quality ornate unmarked gilt and enamel example, the centre mounted with 'Saint George and the Dragon' device, suspended from blue enamel suspension title bar by a cream silk ribbon with Red Cross and gilt rose named to reverse 'PELLOW'. Good condition, complete with original single pin fitt...  read more

Code: 69780

A scarce original original Second World War period aircraft badge, skillfully made from a copper penny and sold to raise funds, very similar in form to a 'German ME410' heavy fighter plane flown by the Luftwaffe circa 1943 to 1944. Good condition, with an applied brass safety pin fitting bearing traces of solder.
Length approx 22mm.
Wingspan approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 69779

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A scarce circa 1941 Second World War period 'Civil Defence shoulder title badge' old gold silk embroidered 'DRIVER' on wool oval backing. Very good unissued condition, paper lined.
Width approx 74mm.
The Driver shoulder title was often worn unofficially by Ambulance Drivers to distinguish themselves from the Ambulance Attendants.   read more

Code: 69778

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A good original vintage period 'Women's Voluntary Service useful samples taken from a wool herringbone coat, with name tape 'A.KARR'. in the form of buttons, silk lining sample and the sort of wool material used to make a coat.  read more

Code: 69777

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A good original 'Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom gilt and enamel pin badge' the reverse impressed 'FATTORINI'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 39mm.  read more

Code: 69776

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A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Butlin's Car Club silver plated badge' depicting a deco style image of woman riding a dolphin on blue enamel ground, with red enamel label, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal service wear.
Height approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 69775

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A good original circa 1940's 'Austin Motor cars promotional pin badge'; white metal die stamped example in the form of the companies logo a winged steering wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings..
Size approx 36 x 23mm.
'Austin Motor Company Limited' founded in 1905 by Herbert Austin was a manufacturer of British motor vehicles. In 1952 it was merged with ...  read more

Code: 69774

A rare original circa 1922 to 1941 period 'S.S. Avoceta gilt and enamel pin brooch', the 'Yeoward Line Shipping Company' enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor stress lines to the enamel company flag.
Diameter approx 27mm.
S.S. Avoceta was launched in September 1922, during the Second World War she was sun...  read more

Code: 69773

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A good original First World War period Crowned 'VW' Volunteer Workers bronzed brass pin badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '61855'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings.
Height approx 31mm.

In 1940 a similar badge was approved by the War Office although the use of the ...  read more

Code: 69772

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A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters pin badge' small gilt circular example enamelled in the colours of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials 'A.V.F' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais) in straight line. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 18mm.  read more

Code: 69771

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'Salute The Soldier Borough of Southall celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, it portrays a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting, colours remain bright, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 25mm.
Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Ga...  read more

Code: 69770

90.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly Fireman promotional badge', this example with long hose nozzle, the reverse impressed with maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons P.M. Ltd.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 69769

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A good original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly Fireman promotional badge', this example with short hose nozzle, the reverse impressed with maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons P.M. Ltd.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 69768

15.00 GBP

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