A rare original circa 1930's period 'Would a Manx Cat Wag its Tail' promotional song gilt and enamel pin badge, depicting a cheeky black cat holding a plaque inscribed with song title; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham REG APD' a format used between circa 1931 and 1934. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no str...  read more

Code: 63096

A good original circa 1980's period 'Boys Brigade Glengarry hat with chromium plated badge; the inside still retaining its original paper label inscribed 'BB Supplies, London Glasgow and Local Depot Size 3'. Very good clean condition, complete with torrie, rosette and tails.  read more

Code: 63094

A scarce original circa 1939 period 'HMS Formidable official ships badge'; very heavy duty iron pentagon shape crest inscribed 'FORMIDABLE' and surmounted by a Naval Crown, the centre bearing five crossed tridents. Very good condition, with what appears to be the original paintwork, complete with purpose made iron shaped backing plate attached by six screws, with the option to hang or stand as ...  read more

Code: 63093

A scarce original circa 1940's 'Austin Motor cars script logo promotional pin badge' in the form of an early pattern white metal script logo. Very good condition, complete with original early period axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Width 45mm.
Height 18mm.
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Code: 63092

A good original circa 1940's 'Austin Motor cars promotional pin badge'; white metal example in the form of the companies logo a winged steering wheel. Very good condition, complete with original early period axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Width 36mm.
Height 22mm.

'Austin Motor Company Limited' founded in 1905 by Herbert Austin was a manufacturer of Britis...  read more

Code: 63091

A good original 'Primrose League Honorary Knight badge'; gilt and enamel example bearing the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) and incorporating the Cross of St George and the Cross of St Andrew; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole stud fitting, no damage to the enamel. An e...  read more

Code: 63090

A scarce original vintage period 'William Younger & Co Ltd' gilt and enamel promotional badge, depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure head, surmounting a dartboard, the reverse inscribed in relief 'Wm Younger's Beer'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 63089

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930's period 'John Jameson & Sons Irish Whiskey promotional pin badge' in the form of a stylized figure of a man inlaid with red enamel carrying a barrel, within a voided oblong surround; 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. An excellent example.<...  read more

Code: 63088

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1952 Filey holiday camp gilt and enamel badge', this example with yellow enamel labels; the reverse with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Jewellers 31-33 Tenby Street Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor manufacturers infill flaw to date.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 63085

18.00 GBP

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A good original post 1927 'Boys Brigade Squad challenge medal', nickel silver plated eight pointed star with well defined rays, 'Sure & Stedfast Anchor' flanked by large 'B's' all in high relief and suspended from its original blue silk ribbon and wide suspension bar complete with pin fittings and inscribed 'Boys Medal'. Very good condition, minimal wear.
Diameter 50mm.
Height app...  read more

Code: 63082

A scarce pair of original post 1927 period 'Boys Brigade matching pair of bronze collar badges', each retaining original single pin fitting. Very good condition.
Height of badge 36mm.
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Code: 63081

A scarce original early pattern 'Jewish Lads Brigade cap badge', die-stamped brass example, bearing "JLB" monogram within a laurel sprays. Very good condition, complete with original slider fitting.
Height 37mm.

The Jewish Lads Brigade was founded in 1895 by Albert Edward Goldsmid, their motto being 'They go from Strength to Strength'. In 1974 they amalgamated with the Jew...  read more

Code: 63080

A scarce original pre 1928 period 'Sheffield Special Police Constabulary police badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre displaying an embossed Sheffield Coat of Arms with motto 'Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit' (With God's help our labour is successful); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' a format used between circa 1908 and 1928. Very good con...  read more

Code: 63079

A scarce original wartime period nickel plated oval badge inlaid with dark blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' with the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the ename.
Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 63078

A rare original unique artefact from the 'Boer War 1900 Tugela Heights battle', in the form of a piece shrapnel from a copper shell head driveband mounted with a silver coloured scroll inscribed 'TUGELA'. Contained in a period cardboard box with details printed on the lid 'Spink & Son Ltd. 17 & 18 Piccadilly. W. Est 1772.' an address used between 1903 and circa 1930. Very good condition, comple...  read more

Code: 63077

A scarce original Boer War period prisioners of war better than average artwork souvenir, made and sold in the overseas camps, in the form of a 1898 South Africa Republic one penny Kruger bronze coin, cleverly enhanced with applied white metal, to portray President Kruger wearing a top hat and smoking a pipe, with additional ornate ring attachment, to be worn as a very distinctive watch fob.read more

Code: 63076

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Primrose League General Election Special Service 1895 medal', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 73mm.  read more

Code: 63075

A scarce original circa 1940's period Welsh 'Caernarvonshire Special Constable police badge'; Crowned gilt title circlet inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing white shield on blue, depicting three stylized eagles from the County Coat of Arms.Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 63074

A scarce original locally made nickel silver 'WVS title' badge, possibly for overseas service in India. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 44mm.
Height 12mm.

Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal, which had a high membership during the war.  read more

Code: 63073

A rare original post 1942 period, locally made die cast nickel silver WVS India pin badge', in the form of a map of India surmounted by rays, inlaid with green enamel, bearing the 'WVS' monogram and inscribed 'INDIA I SERVE below'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 42mm.

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Code: 63072