Butlins 1964 Brighton holiday camp illuminations badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1964 Brighton silver plated enamel badge' orange illuminations on dark green background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm. read more
British Red Cross Society practical nursing badge
A good original Elizabeth II period 'British Red Cross Society' large chromium plated circular badge inlaid in white enamel, red cross to the centre with 'Practical Nursing' scroll below, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 33mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Hereford Nurse Training School silver nursing badge plus SRN
A scarce original circa 1959 period 'Herefordshire Nurse Training School silver badge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons), Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1959 and officially inscribed 'S.R.N.' with unofficial named inscription 'I.M.Taylor', together with a chromium plated General Nursing Council State Registered Nurse badge inscribed to the recipient 'I.M.Taylo... read more
1946 Glasgow Transport thirty five years long service silver medal
A scarce original 'Glasgow Transport long service silver gilt medal inlaid with electric blue enamelling depicting a full length figure of 'Saint Kentigern' flanked by two Salmon fish holding signet rings in their mouth, '35 Yrs' and Oak tree with Robin from the Scottish City of Glasgow coat of arms; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and Birmingham silver hal... read more
Royal Navy Admiral-class battlecruiser ship lifebuoy badge possibly HMS Hood
A scarce original circa 1940's period brooch in the form of a silver plated outline of a 1920's battlecruiser ship mounted on a gilt brass white painted enamel bouy and believed to be a representation of HMS Hood. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings that would be compatible with the period stated, minor service wear.
Diameter 39mm. read more
1953 Henley Royal Regatta stewards enclosure badge
A scarce original '1953 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'R.E.Pearce Henley-on-Thames' 'Not Transferable' and with official issue number 'No 655'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original cord.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfords... read more
580.00 GBP
RAF No 543 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 543 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Crane's head carrying an open padlock with key in its beak and motto 'Valiant and Vigilant', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.... read more
40.00 GBP
WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd Munitions of War numbered badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '10232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Diameter 27mm.
During WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co were larg... read more
75.00 GBP
Volunteer Munitions Brigade Woolwich Arsenal cartridge makers badge
A very scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Munitions Brigade brass and enamel week-end workers badge', the reverse with maker's details 'D.G.Collins London' and stamped with official low issue number '576'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm. read more
120.00 GBP
WW1 On His Majestys Service OHMS War Office Supplies badge
A rare original First World War period gilt and enamel 'On His Majestys Service war workers pin badge'; gilt metal shield inlaid with white enamel inscribed 'O.H.M.S. War Office Supplies'. Good condition, retaining original hook, pin joint fitting an old padded base replacement, enamel with minor chip in the 9 o'clock position and heavy surface scratches. Price reflects.
Height 25mm. read more
Royal Eastern Counties Hospital silver nurses badge Colchester Essex
A scarce original circa 1956 period 'Royal Eastern Counties Hospital silver nurses qualification badge' large circular disc inlaid with blue enamel bearing the initials 'RECH', the central recessed quatrefoil depicting the Heraldic shields of Essex, Cambridge, Norwich Norlfolk inlaid with red and blue enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1956, and inscribed 'Floren... read more
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory ROF 21 munition war workers badge
A scarce original Second World War period brass badge for the 'Royal Ordnance Filling Factory 21, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' and with official low issue number '354'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 31mm.
Royal Ordnance Factory with numbers were introduced from the middle of 1940, but their issue w... read more
Auxiliary Fire Service AFS miniature lapel badge
A scarce original early wartime period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; silver plated miniature crowned circular disc, embossed red enamel 'AFS'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to plating.
Height 20mm. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Blackburn Special Constable police reserve badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Special Constable chromium plated enamel home front badge', the centre bearing a heraldic shield from the 'Borough of Blackburn and Darwen' and depicts three Bees below a strung bugle; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the ... read more
Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company Limited script title badge
A scarce original pre 1941 period 'Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company Limited badge'; large heavy duty open script nickel title 'BT&CCL' worn as a collar badge and possibly on a cap. Very good condition, the reverse with original two loop fittings (one slightly squeezed but fully functional) and complete with split pin.
Height 20mm.
Length 63mm.
'Bristol Tramwa... read more
Butlins 1967 Brighton holiday camp sailing yacht badge
A good original 'Butlin's 1967 Brighton chromium plated badge' with blue enamel label, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St. B'Ham'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm. read more
16.00 GBP
Butlins 1966 Brighton holiday camp yacht badge
A good original 'Butlin's 1966 Brighton silver plated yacht badge' displaying white sails and dark blue enamel background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Gaunt London'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 24mm. read more
16.00 GBP
BOAC Airline Air Stewardess gilt brevet wing badge by Manhattan Windsor
A scarce original circa 1960's 1970's period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Stewardess gilt metal brevet wing badge', with additional semi-circle oakleaf spray below; the reverse impressed with maker' details 'Manhattan Windsor'. Very good condition, complete with original clutch pin fittings and chain, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 38mm.
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BOAC Airline silver and gold bullion aircrew cap badge
A scarce original 1939 -1974 early post-war issue 'British Overseas Airways Corporation cap badge'; embroidered silver bullion griffin on torse, displaying more stubbier wings than normal, within gold bullion oak wreath, surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with black paper covered hessian backing. Very good unissued condition.
Height 65mm.
BOAC Airline silver and gold bullion cap badge
A scarce original 1939 -1974 early issue fine quality possibly pilot's 'British Overseas Airways Corporation cap badge' finely detailed early pattern embroidered silver bullion griffin on torse, within gold bullion oak wreath, gilt metal decoration to tips of acorns, surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with herringbone pattern cotton backing and old retaile... read more