A scarce original 1918 period 'On War Service La Bassee Shell Factory woman workers gold award badge' from the shell filling factory situated in Cranstonhill, Glasgow Scotland, in the form of a white enamel title circlet, Crowned 1916 bar to voided centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1918, maker's details 'B H Joseph & Co' (Barnet Henry Joseph) and inscribed...  read more

Code: 62670

A scarce original Second World War period full sized 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Air Raid Precautions Training badge with rare 1942 ARP medal clasp, together with her Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid badge and certificate awarded in 1941 to 'Miss Dorothy Simpson; the reverse of both with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London Rd No 628266 and '628286' and inscribed 'D.Simpson'. Very ...  read more

Code: 62668

A very scarce original circa 1920's period 'H.R.H. Princess Christians Nursery Nurses Training College badge'; large oval silver plated example inlaid with green enamel, the centre with Crowned shield bearing an 'HC' monogram; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham' and inscribed to the recipient 'P.M.H. Nov.1927 P.M.Cull'. Very good condition,...  read more

Code: 62667

A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Emperor of India silver and enamel badge'; Naval Crowned circlet bearing the motto 'LIGHT LIFE AND GLORY' resting on a ribbon title scroll, the centre depicting a good luck swastika symbol within two leaping fish, the reverse inpressed 'Sterling Silver'. Good condition, the original coiled end pin bar, replaced sometime in its life with a later styl...  read more

Code: 62666

A good original First World War period 'National Reserve Edinburgh badge', small pattern blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number '4825'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratch to lower left.
Height 29mm.

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Code: 62665

25.00 GBP

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A rare original Second World War period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Hospital Library small gilt and enamel home front badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Toye & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter 19mm.

During the Second World War the joint War Organisation of the British R...  read more

Code: 62662

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1958 Brighton silver plated sailing boat badge' with red enamel label and sail, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, usual wear to silver plating which this particular year is prone to.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 62661

A scarce original circa Second World War period small gilt and enamel badge, the front depicting the famous Winston Churchill defiant two finger Victory salute, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'J&J B'Ham' and 'Copyright'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 16mm.  read more

Code: 62658

A very scarce original short lived circa 1969 to very early 1970's period 'Womens Land Army LANRA pin bar badge'; good quality golden coloured chromium plated circular example, surmounted by a red enamel 'WLA' scroll, the centre depicting clasped hands on green enamel ground within outer band inscribed 'L.A.N.R.A' and mounted on a slim pin bar with roller catch fitting. Very good condition, no ...  read more

Code: 62656

A rare original First World War period 'St John Ambulance WALES War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official very low issue number 'W25'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm...  read more

Code: 62655

A scarce original First World War period 'St John Ambulance Northampton War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '2008'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 62654

A rare original First World War period 'Wharncliffe War Hospital 1915 badge'; large ornate gilt brass example, with three enamel shields in relief, bearing in turn the Rose for South Yorkshire, Red Cross and the Coat of Arms from the Sheffield City, with ribbon title scrolls below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 2...  read more

Code: 62653

320.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa Great War period 'Durham County Constabulary St John trained police officer sleeve badge'; large die-stamped nickel title circlet, St John voided symbol to seeded centre, with red felt cloth backing to accentuate the St John trained proficiency qualification. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings.
Diameter 46mm.  read more

Code: 62652

A good original wartime period 'Cameronians Scottish Rifles cap badge'; die stamped white metal example, displaying a Mullet over strung bugle within attendant thistle sprays. Very good used condition, complete with original two loop fittings and regimental tartan wool cloth backing.  read more

Code: 62645

A scarce original early period Scottish County 'British Red Cross Society County of Kirkcudbright gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'J.R Gaunt London' and impressed with recipient number and name '7949 H. Barton'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 49mm.

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Code: 62644

A good original circa 1970's period 'City of Stoke on Trent R.J.Mitchell Spitfire museum celluliod tin button badge'; large blue and white format example, displaying a Royal Air Force spitfire fighter plane in flight. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 31mm.

The Supermarine Spitfire MK XVI RW388 was presented to the City of Stoke-on-Trent in ...  read more

Code: 62643

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee celluloid identity disc', impressed with official Registration Number 'E496612', the reverse reads 'Finder Please Report This Number To Nearest National Animal Guard'. Poor condition, colour faded and age wear.
Diameter 31mm.

The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was es...  read more

Code: 62642

A scarce original Second World War period Welsh 'Blaenavon Company Ltd chromium plated enamel factory war workers badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '1865'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with stress mark and damage with poor restoration attempt. Diameter 27mm. During th...  read more

Code: 62641

45.00 GBP

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An original unusual wartime period volunteer 'Fire Watcher' gilt badge; flaming grenade inlaid with red enamel, bearing the letters 'FW', within blue enamel horseshoe title scroll and mounted on a wide pin bar. Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 21mm.
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Code: 62640

A scarce original wartime issue 'Royal Life Saving Society Respiration Service cloth badge', worn on the right breast pocket of battledress blouse by CD personnel who had an official qualification in artificial respiration; very dark navy almost black cotton patch, machine bound on two sides and bearing red silk cotton embroidered 'RLSS' logo, the reverse with black hessian backing. Good condit...  read more

Code: 62639