A scarce original Second World War 1940 period official issue 'Local Defence Volunteers armband' from the force in existence for only seventy days; black printed 'LDV' on khaki twill, the ends stitched together to form a band. Good condition, commensurate with age.
After the German forces invaded Holland and Belgium on the 10th May 1940 an appeal was made on the 14th May by Anthony Eden ...  read more

Code: 70016

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Norfolk Committee For Entertainment of Troops home front badge' gilt brass example in the form of a blue enamel title surround, embossed shield to centre bearing the 'County of Norfolk Coat of Arms' on seeded ground. Very good condition, complete with original 1940's period pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 70015

60.00 GBP

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An interesting original 'Kimberley Rhodesia July 1931 lapel badge'; gilt brass white enamel title surround, recessed lined lozenge (to represent the diamond-mining industry) to centre on blue enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'RMP'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 70014

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original Boer War period 'Transvaal War 1899 -1900 National Commemorative gilt medal'; the obverse depicting a wounded but defiant British soldier, rifle at the ready, a representation of 'A Gentleman in Khaki' by Richard Caton Woodville; the reverse inscribed 'The Queen God Bless Her' 'This Medal Commemorates The Magnificent Response of Britain's Sons To The Empire's Call To Arms Tran...  read more

Code: 70013

120.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1922 - 1945 period '19th Hyderabad Regiment cast brass shoulder title badge'. Good used condition, complete with both integral loop ffittings and split pin.
Height approx 24mm.  read more

Code: 70012

20.00 GBP

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A superb quality 'Royal Masonic Hospital Jewel', the top suspension bar bearing the letter's 'F.H' (Freemason's Hospital), the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1936 and makers details 'R.S' (Richard Spencer London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, an excellent example in its original case.
Height approx 58mm.  read more

Code: 70011

550.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1942 wartime period 'Local Air Raid Precautions Civil Defence Instructor pin badge', nickel plated Crowned horseshoe title, inlaid with red enamel, 'Instructor' title bar across voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M. Ltd' (H.W. Miller Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.read more

Code: 69509

20.00 GBP

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A rare original 1910 period 'American Line ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality pale blue enamel example, mounted with the companies white flag with blue eagle house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1910 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
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Code: 70010

A scarce original vintage period 'M.V. Accra ships wheel pale blue enamel pin brooch', the Elder Dempster Lines white enamel red cross house flag mounted to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 70009

40.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1950's 'MV Ulster Monarch gilt souvenir badge'; blue enamel ships wheel displaying the 'Belfast Steamship Company' red flag with white dot to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.
MV Ulster Monarch was in service from 1929 to 1966, requis...  read more

Code: 70008

A good original circa 1961–1966 short period 'R.M.S.Transvaal Castle Union-Castle pin brooch', large chromium plated ships wheel the Union-Castle Line company red, white and blue enamel flag mounted to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no enamel loss, minor service wear.
Diameter approx 37mm.  read more

Code: 70007

25.00 GBP

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A rare original circa early 1900's period fine quality 'S.S. Guelph Union Castle Mail Steamship Company and Red Ensign flag pin brooch'; a very attractive example in the form of a twisted gilt rope backing, combining crossed flags in red, white blue enamel, resting on blue enamel ribbon title scroll. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enam...  read more

Code: 70006

A good original circa 1930's period 'Union-Castle Mail Steamship Co cravat pin badge' in the form of a gilt and red, white and blue enamel flag. Very good condition, complete with early feature spiral turned single pin fitting, minor service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 14mm.  read more

Code: 70005

A scarce original 1913 period 'Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality pale blue enamel example, mounted with the companies red, white and blue house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1913 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dama...  read more

Code: 70004

A scarce original 1913 period 'Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality light red enamel example, mounted with the companies red, white and blue house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1913 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dama...  read more

Code: 70003

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1912 period 'Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality red enamel example, mounted with the companies red, white and blue house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to ...  read more

Code: 70002

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1909 period 'Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality white enamel example, mounted with the companies red, white and blue house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1909 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor flakes to ...  read more

Code: 70001

35.00 GBP

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Awarded to '20467 PTE H KERSHAW. DEVON. R.'
Complete with original full length silk ribbon.
20467 Private Herbert Kershaw from Rochdale Lancashire served with the 10th Bn Devonshire Regiment and was posted overseas after the 1st January 1916.
He joined his Battalion in Salonika and is noted as being Pensioned after contracting Malaria, discharged in May 1919  read more

Code: 70000

25.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period small aircraft badge, skillfully made from a copper penny in the form of a 'Royal Air Force fighter plane' and sold to raise funds. Good condition, with an applied steel stick pin fitting with traces of solder.
Length approx 29mm.
Wingspan approx 33mm.  read more

Code: 69999

25.00 GBP

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A scare original 'Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen A.S.L.E.F. 45 years long service badge'; gilt six pointed star inlaid with light and dark blue enamel, the centre bearing old steam engine over clasped hands on blue enamel ground; the reverse embossed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini, Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, ...  read more

Code: 69998

25.00 GBP

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