A scarce original circa 1940's British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC cap badge', finely detailed early pattern silver plated griffin on torse, within a gilt metal oak wreath surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with brown hessian waxed lining. Very good used condition.
Height 61mm.

British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in ...  read more

Code: 62173

95.00 GBP

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A very good original 'Boys Brigade Firemans' proficiency badge', die-cast well defined detailed nickel fireman's helmet superimposed over crossed axes and flanked by large smooth 'BB' this variant with rosette pattern bosses to the chin chain.Very good clean condition, complete with original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 28mm.
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Code: 62169

A very good original 'Boys Brigade Firemans' proficiency badge', die-cast nickel fireman's helmet superimposed over crossed axes and flanked by the small initials 'BB', this variant with rosette pattern bosses to the chin chain. Very good clean condition, complete with original diagonal tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 62168

A rare original circa 1913 'Ramsgate General Hospital and Seamans Infirmary nurses silver badge', bearing the Ramsgate Coat of Arms inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1913 and impressed with maker's details 'NBs' (Nathan Brothers, Birmingham & Hatton Garden, London.). Fair condition, complete with pin fittings, enamel with heavy service w...  read more

Code: 62167

A good original circa 1960's 'Royal Life Saving Society Respiration Service gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' (a style of backmark produced between 1957 and 1976) with official issue number '47965'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 62165

A scarce original circa 1939 'Civil Air Guard pilots wing l pin lapel badge', chromium plated example, with electric blue enamel 'CAG' initials to the centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 41mm.

From January 1939 Civil Air Guard members wer...  read more

Code: 62163

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1963 Brighton chromium plated badge' displaying red lantern within light blue enamel border, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.
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Code: 62159

A scarce original 'Butlin's Skegness 1956 silver plated badge', light blue fish, dark blue enamel label, 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 27mm.
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Code: 62158

A rare original circa late Victorian period 'National Union of Gasworkers and General Labourers membership badge'; large gilt ornate shield, with blue enamel title scrolls, bearing an embossed 'Unity, Fidelity, Love' red and white triangle to centre, depicting clasped hands; the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'W.Evett's B'Ham' and early pattern slider fitting. Very good conditio...  read more

Code: 62157

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1949 to 1955 issue 'British Railways Porter western region chromium plated convex cap badge' inlaid with 'Chocolate' brown enamel . the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, the reverse complete with two original rounded loop fittings and split pin, no damage to the enamel.
Width 72mm.  read more

Code: 62156

A scarce original circa 1946 to 1968 early issue 'Boys Brigade Athletics proficiency badge'; die-cast nickel circular example depicting a raised arm holding a flaming 'Olympic' torch, 'BB' above, 'Athletics' below. Very good condition, complete with original vertical tube joint pin fitting and early pattern hooked catch.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62151

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original oxidized silver plated badge for the annual meeting of the 'British Medical Association' in Plymouth 1938, the reverse with impressed with maker's details 'Bruford Eastbourne & Exeter'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 35mm.
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Code: 62150

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'England Football Association Steward 1935 official badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Denton & Down London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 40mm.  read more

Code: 62149

220.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Silver War Badge officially issue numbered 'B73456' awarded to '30437 Private John R Smith'; unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 33mm.

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Code: 62148

A scarce original circa 1905 -1921 sheet brass LARGE pattern fleur-de-lys sleeve badge chosen by Colonel Baden Powell when he introduced scouting in the Army whilst out in South Africa commanding the 5th Dragoon Guards circa 1897. The first official mention traced is in Army Order of 1905. This example was worn by Army Scouts 2nd Class. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings,...  read more

Code: 62147

An original piece of English artefact circa 1905 in the form of a Vesta match case struck from the copper from HMS Foudroyant to Commemorative the Centenary of the 'Battle of Trafalgar' fought by the Royal Navy in their final victory against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies in 1805 and sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society'; the obverse with an applied pla...  read more

Code: 62146

A unique original possibly a watch fob skillfully made completely from a 1906 single copper penny coin, with King Edward VII wearing a large hat and smoking a cigar. Good condition.  read more

Code: 62145

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1950 to 1956 issue 'British Railways western region cap badge'; gilded brass example depicting a lion astride a wheel, the central 'Chocolate' enamel bar inscribed 'Station Master'. Very good condition, complete with original long two loop fittings and split pin, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal service wear.
Height 49mm.  read more

Code: 62143

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Brighton holiday camp chromium plated badge' with yellow enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 62140

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1962 Blackpool holiday camp chromium plated badge', displaying dark blue background and red enamel oval label; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F&S B'Ham' (Fattorini & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 62139