Isle of Wight Flying Club lapel badge circa 1930's
A scarce original circa1940's period 'Isle of Wight Flying Club badge'; silver plated red enamel title surround, depicting an embossed outstretched eagle poised for flight, resting on a white enamel map of the island; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel intact, silvere... read more
45.00 GBP
General Post Office plaque 'Remove Receiver Before Ringing' GPO Sterling Telephones 1890 - 1926
A scarce original late Victorian period 'REMOVE RECEIVER BEFORE RINGING' small rectangular safety instruction plaque seen on early period wooden 'Sterling Telephones'. Good condition, original silver plate worn back to brass, reverse as original with silver plating.
Size approx 47 x 15mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Midland Railway Marine Department gilt button pin fittings
A scarce original early period 'Midland Railway Marine Department button' fine quality large gilt rope edged example bearing Wyvern central device with Midland above and Railway below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J. R. Gaunt & Son London' (1884 to circa 1899). Very good condition, vintage pin fittings replacing the original shank, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter appr... read more
45.00 GBP
Robertsons 2000 Golly farmer organic mincemeat advertising badge
A scarce original circa July 2000 'Organic Golly Farmer acrylic promotional badge' available only on the new range of 'Robertson's Organic Mincemeat', it depicts a farmer with straw in mouth, wearing a trilby hat, wellington boots and holding a pitchfolk, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '© J. Robertson's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety rol... read more
15.00 GBP
Royal Naval Air Service pilot wing gilt and enamel RNAS pendant
A rare original First World War miniature size gilt and enamel 'Royal Naval Air Service sweetheart pendant' in the form of eagle surmounted by 'RNAS' title scroll inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, retaining original single loop fitting to attach to a chain or ring, enamel intact.
Width 36mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Felix the Cat cartoon character Pathe Film Company promotional badge
A scarce original circa 1920's period English made 'Felix the Cat advertising badge'; small gilt black enamel figural cat, striding with paws behind his back and deep in thought, with his tail in a slight curve, the reverse with embossed inscription 'Pathe Presents Felix the Cat In Eve & Everybody's Film Review'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor flaws to ta... read more
40.00 GBP
Pekingese Club Founded 1904 badge made of bronze from the Emperors Palace
A scarce original circa 1930's vintage period large bronze unique example in the form of a 'Foo Dog' resting on an ornate title scroll 'PEKINGESE CLUB FOUNDED 1904' inlaid with black enamel; the reverse inscribed in embossed lettering 'CHINESE BRONZE FROM THE EMPERORS PALACE PEKING'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel.
Size approx 43 x 37mm. read more
80.00 GBP
1948 Sandown Park Racecourse horse racing club lady member badge
A scarce original '1948 Sandown Park Racecourse Horse Racing Club gilt and enamel ladies pin badge' the reverse impressed with official issue number '1240' and maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with both original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. read more
35.00 GBP
WW1 Devizes & District Women's Emergency Corps war workers badge Wiltshire
A scarce original First World War period 'Devizes & District Women's Emergency Corps pin badge'; gilt metal example bearing black enamel title surround, the centre with embossed 'Coat of Arms of Devizes' gilt Castle on halved red and blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON' founded in 1903 and transformed into a Limited Company in 1919. Very... read more
120.00 GBP
South African Transport Services cap badge
A good original late 20th century period 'South African Transport Services cap badge' large padded brown felt backing depicting gilt laurel sprays with Springbok logo to centre, surmounted by a gilt and multi coloured enemel 'Coat of Arms of South Africa bearing motto scroll 'Ex Unitate Vires' (Unity is Strength). Very good condition, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 83mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Ford Motor Company Marine Department Cap Badge
A rare original circa 1950's vintage period 'Ford Motor Company Shipping Fleet embroidered cap badge'; gold bullion laurel sprays 'Ford Company Logo' a silver wire oval on blue cloth ground to centre, mounted on dark blue felt cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian open weave lining. Good used condition, minor service wear.
Height approx 57mm.
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120.00 GBP
WW1 National Reserve Class II St Pancras London home front badge
A rare original First World War period large gilt badge inlaid with blue and white enamel, '22' impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R. Gaunt London' and official issue number '7784 St Pancras'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 38mm. read more
60.00 GBP
Boys Brigade signallers proficiency badge 1911-1968
A scarce original early circa 1920's 'Boys' Brigade Signallers' proficiency badge'; die-cast silver plated example with pierced wavy crossed flags and sticks. Very good condition, complete with original axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height approx 27mm. read more
30.00 GBP
National Union of Railwaymen NUR trade union membership badge fob
A good original circa 1920's period early issue 'National Union of Railwaymen membership badge'; brass and enamel clover shape watch fob, the obverse with blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a Locomotive train on red enamel ground, crossed red and green signalling flags above; the reverse with legend 'Workers of the World Unite' 'NUR flag, globe and shaking hands. Very good conditi... read more
20.00 GBP
Thames Rowing Club Victorian Button by Hammond Turner & Sons
A scarce original 'Thames Rowing Club large blackened brass button' in the form of an embossed title strap with flag to the centre bearing the letters 'TRC'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Hammond Turner & Sons' a format used between circa 1823 and 1865. Good condition, minor service wear, complete with original shank.
Diameter approx 25mm.
Thames Rowing Club wa... read more
20.00 GBP
1968 Henley Royal Regatta stewards enclosure pin badge
A very scarce original '1968 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and extremely low official issue number '19'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright.
This may have a vague link to Code: 68628 A 1936 Olympic Games Berlin Rowing P... read more
160.00 GBP
Aer Lingus Irish Airline gilt and enamel officers cap badge
A rare original early post 1936 period 'Aer Lingus officers cap badge' large gilt brass laurel sprays combined with three leaf Shamrock, enhanced with green translucent enamel overlay. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, no defects to the enamelling.
Height approx 48mm.
Aer Lingus was founded on 15 April 1936. read more
150.00 GBP
His Majesty's Troopship H.M.T. Huntsgreen Orient Line ships wheel badge
A scarce original vintage period 'HMT Huntsgreen Shipping Line silver plate and enamel pin badge', the 'Orient Line' enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 28mm. read more
S S Osterley Orient Steam Navigation Company ships wheel badge
A scarce original pre 1930 period 'S.S. Osterley gilt and blue enamel ships wheel souvenir pin brooch' the 'Orient Steam Navigation Company' enamelled blue and white 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
45.00 GBP
S S Empress of Canada ships wheel pin badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'S.S. Empress of Canada gilt and blue enamel ships wheel souvenir pin brooch' mounted with the 'Canadian Pacific Steam Ship Company' red and white chequered flag to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor enamel flaw in the 5 o'clock position, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.
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35.00 GBP