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.

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Code: 64220

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

Code: 64217

60.00 GBP

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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

Code: 64215

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

Code: 64214

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa Second World War period 'Doncaster Borough Special Constabulary police badge'; large chromium plated blue enamel title strap, the voided centre with red enamel shield bearing a white Port between two Towers, from the Doncater Coat of Arms, with impressed white rose of Yorkshire to tip of strap; the reverse impressed with official low issue number '38' and maker's details...  read more

Code: 64213

A rare original '1901 Gatwick Racecourse gentlemen's gilt and enamel badge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bowman Limited 68 & 70 Goswell Rd London' and official issue number '655'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, cord now ABSENT.  read more

Code: 64212

A scarce original early 20th Century period 'Knutsford Steamship Co. Ltd officer's cap badge'; gold bullion laurel wreath on black felt backing, the centre displaying the companies red house flag with white diamond centre bearing a red 'S'; the reverse with waxed black hessian lining. Condition: service wear and slight fading.
Height 41mm.  read more

Code: 64211

A rare original First World War period possibly Medical Branch 'Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary petty officer cap badge'; gilt metal fouled anchor within red silk padded circlet with gold wire 'M.F.A' letters, surmounted by a padded velvet King's Crown, the reverse with black herringbone pattern cotton lining. Good condition.
Height approx 63mm.  read more

Code: 64210

A scarce original pre-war 'Girl Guides Rangers Boating Permit qualification bar badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with dark blue enamel, Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Width 26mm.
Height 7mm.  read more

Code: 64208

30.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1930 to 1932 issue 'Girl Guides Land Ranger Folk Dancer proficiency felt cloth badge', red embrodered country dancer on navy felt backing, the reverse with herringbone waxed backing. Good used condition.
Diameter approx 37mm.  read more

Code: 64207

A rare original badge for the organisation known as the 'Blue Shirts', silver plated blue enamel shield with white enamel Nordic ship's sail with two part scroll and the motto 'Fear God Fear Nought', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Denton & Down London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
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Code: 64206

350.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'St. George's Day Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids 1918 commemorative white metal medal by Spink & Son'. The obverse depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon' inscribed 'GERMANIA' within title surround 'St. George's Day and May 10th 1918'; the reverse 'To commemorate The Glorious Deeds of The British Navy' 'ZEEBRUGGE & OSTEND' 'WELL DONE VINDICTIVE, IRIS, DAFFOD...  read more

Code: 64205

A scarce original First World War period 'British Ambulance Committee fundraising paper flag day double sided badge', depicting a Ambulance superimposed over a French coloured flag.
Condition, colour remains bright, complete with pin, crease to one corner.
Height approx 22 x 36mm.  read more

Code: 64203

A good original First World War period 'A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED' fundraising paper flag day badge', depicting a Salvation Army Ambulance; the reverse inscribed 'THE SALVATION ARMY SOLDIERS REST' and display some wooden huts.
Condition, colour remains bright, complete with pin, one corner with dog ear.
Height approx 25 x 30mm.  read more

Code: 64202

A good original 'Boy Scouts World Jamboree 1967 IDAHO U.S.A. felt pennant flag' bearing painted transfer, depicting a arrowhead over a white mountain range. Condition, with age wear, crazing and fading.
Length approx 70cm.  read more

Code: 64201

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original unused edition of the '1924 British Empire Exhibition Calendar and Diary Souvenir book: 'Containing an unique record of principal events of the war and valuable information regarding the Dominions, Crown Colonies and Protectorates of the British Empire'
Price - One Guinea.

Inside back cover gives a plan of the British Empire Exhibition Wembley, London, A...  read more

Code: 64200

A scarce original Boer War period 'Absent-Minded Beggar Fund' silver plated butter knife, depicting the defiant figure of 'A Gentleman in Khaki' Boer War on plinth, the shank and knife with floral decoration with maker's details to reverse 'THBS' (Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield). Very good condition, toned.
Height 188mm.

The 'Absent-Minded Beggar' was a poem by 'Rudyard Kip...  read more

Code: 64199

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Crutch Day fundraising paper flag day badge', the reverse inscribed 'FUND FOR OUTINGS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS' 'THANK YOU Secretary Pastor John Stanley 71 St George's Sq. Westminster'. Good condition, complete with pin, minor service wear.
Height approx 45 x 29mm.  read more

Code: 64198

A good original First World War period 'CWL Hostels for War Workers charity flag day pressed metal badge. Good condition, narrow ribbon fitting now absent.
Height approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 64197

A good original First World War period 'CWL Hostels for War Workers charity flag day card badge. Good condition, complete with pin.
Height approx 48mm.  read more

Code: 64196

15.00 GBP

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