RAF No 248 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force MU badge Chessington
A scarce original hard to find 'RAF No 248 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge displaying a Queen Elizabeth II Crown, the central device depicting a torch inscribed below 'Supplies For Health'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel flaw in the 5 o'clock position.
Height 32mm.
RAF No 248 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force Chessington, Medical Equipme... read more
35.00 GBP
RAF No 56 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 56 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a phoenix rising from flames with Latin motto 'Quid si coelum ruat' (What if the heavens fall), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings,no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ... read more
60.00 GBP
THE LADY OF THE FAN sheet music promotional song badge
A rare original circa 1930's 'The Lady of the Fan sheet music advertising song badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.
'The Lady of the Fan' is a bit of a mystery as I cannot find this exac... read more
Admiral Lord Nelson 1905 Centenary Memento HMS Victory copper ship pin badge
An original piece of English artefact circa 1905 struck to Commemorative the Centenary of the 'Battle of Trafalgar and subsequently the death of Admiral Lord Nelson in 1805, sold on behalf of the 'B. F.S.S.' in the form of the ship 'HMS Victory' in full sail.
The reverse inscribed:
'CENTENARY MEMENTO OF THE DEATH OF NELSON 1805 OCT 21st 1905 CONTAINING COPPER FROM H.M.S.VICTORY ... read more
Roosevelt Churchill Stalin Allied Leaders matchbox cover
A scarce original end of war coloured celluloid souvenir matchbox cover, 'British Made' the front displaying a head and shoulder portrait photographs of 'Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin' and to the reverse the flags of United States, Great Britain and Russia; the spine inscribed:
'Our Deepest Gratitude and Admiration to the Allies who stood United in Defeating the Greatist Tyrant in... read more
50.00 GBP
Boy Scouts All Round Cords Award post 1947
A scarce original early post 1947 vintage period full length 'Boy Scouts greenl All-Round Cord Award for achieving First Class Badge and six proficiency badges. Very good clean condition, contained in its original cardboard box. read more
RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution Flag Day paper fundraising badges WW1 and later
Four good original circa First World War and later vintage period charity paper flag day RNLI fundraising badges, the earliest inscribed on reverse 'Patron The King, Founded 1824, Royal National Life Boat Institution, Supported Entirely By Voluntary Contributions, Lives Saved From War Casualties Nearly 750, Lives Saved Since 1824 54,600'. Fair condition, minor creases and small tear top right,... read more
RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution Flag Day paper fundraising badge
A scarce original circa First World War period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' charity paper flag day RNLI very colourful fundraising badge, in the form of a lifebuoy, the centre with lifeboat and full crew. Very good clean condition, no creases, colour remains bright, the reverse complete with flap and original pin, now toned.
Diameter 35mm. read more
WW1 BRCS & Order of St John Our Day paper flag fundraising badge
A scarce original First world War period antique fundraising paper OUR DAY badge, portraying a Union Jack Flag and the joint war organisation symbol of the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse simply inscribed 'THANK YOU'. This delicate item is in very good clean condition for its age, minor foxing around the original pin fitting.
Size 38 x 24mm. read more
WW1 Royal Flying Corps fundraising OUR DAY paper badge Airco DH.4 biplane
A rare original First world War period fundraising paper OUR DAY badge in the form of a Airco DH.4 biplane which was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland for Airco.
Delicate condition, colour remains bright, complete with it original pin, minor creases to tail.
Width approx 50mm.
Airco DH.4 biplane entered operational service on 6th March 1917 read more
75.00 GBP
RAN Royal Australian Navy White Ensign Flag stick pin badge
A good original late twentieth century vintage period 'Royal Australian Navy White Ensign flag pin badge'; chromium plated foil backing with a clear epoxy resin finish, deplaying a white flag with Union Jack Flag in the canton with the Southern Cross to the side and the Commonwealth Star below . Very good condition, complete with single stick pin fittings.
Width 25mm.
Height appro... read more
15.00 GBP
Flag of Norway Norwegian patriotic flag badge by Einar Modahl Oslo
A scarce original 'Norwegian Flag brooch' of very fine quality silver gilt, translucent enamel, the reverse impressed '925S Sterling Norway' and maker's details for 'Einar Modahl Oslo'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 20mm.
Height 18mm. read more
80.00 GBP
Butlins Filey 1954 holiday camp seagull badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's Filey 1954 silver plated badge', this example with green enamel border, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 29mm.
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Butlins Filey 1954 holiday camp seagull badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's Filey 1954 silver plated badge', this example with yellow enamel border, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, a few manufacturers infill flaws.
Width 29mm.
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15.00 GBP
Ramsbottom Cricket Supporters Club badge H.W.Miller c1930's
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Ramsbottom Cricket Supporters Club badge'; small blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting 'Cricket Bats and Stumps' on green enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' a format used between circa 1929 and 1932. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel with minor g... read more
Ramsbottom Gas Company identification badge Refrigeration Power Light Heat
An interesting original circa 1940's period ' Ramsbottom Gas Company badge'; large gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the well designed centre depicting a lamp, in the form of tablets
REFRIGERATION
POWER
LIGHT
with HEAT forming the handle and stylized flames in r... read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 Churchills V For Victory morse code home front badge
A scarce original wartime period gilt brass oval badge inlaid with unusual pale blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' and international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within. Very good condition, complete with original lapel buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 22mm. read more
RAF No 85 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 85 Hurricane Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a hexagon voided and Latin motto 'Nocto Diuque Venamur' (We hunt by day and night), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service we... read more
60.00 GBP
Nautical Signal Code Flags pin badge 'You are running into danger'
A good original circa late 20th century period 'Nautical Signal Code Flags fun badge'; gilt metal example vividly enamelled depicting two joined flags on a flagpole 'N and F' November Foxtrot meaning 'You are running into danger' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm. read more
Nautical Signal Code Flags pin badge No one is allowed on board
A good original circa late 20th century period 'Nautical Signal Code Flags fun badge'; gilt metal example vividly enamelled depicting the two joined flags on a flagpole code 'R and S' Romeo Sierra meaning 'No one is allowed on board' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm. read more