A good original circa 1970's 'Mission Aviation Fellowship pilots wing badge' miniature gilded metal example, the centre depicting a white enamal open Holy Bible surmounted by the intials 'MAF'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Wingspan 35mm.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) formed in 1945 by former Air Force officers to assist need...  read more

Code: 59313

A scarce original pre 1970's 'BKS Air Transport badge', large gold bullion pilots wing, central red padded sheild with initial 'BKS', black paper lining. Good condition, bullion dulled.
Width approx 112mm.

Formed in 1952 as 'BKS Aero Charter' after the three directors, J. Barnby, T. Keegan and C.Stevens. Renamed 'BKS Air Transport' in 1953. The company became part of the ...  read more

Code: 59312

A good original circa 1956 period fine quality 'National Union of Mineworkers Yorks Area long membership silver gilt and enamel badge' in the form of a shield, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1956 and maker's details 'AES'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 59310

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A scarce original 'Girl Guides Commissioner trefoil promise badge', bearing fretted star to the top leaf and title scroll below, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1964, maker's details 'D.G.C' (Daniel George Collins) 'Sir D.G.Collins & Co' 'Girl Guides Reg Trade Mark. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 59304

A scarce original circa 1922 period '10th Erith Troop B.P. Boy Scouts ornate gold fob', the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1922, maker's details 'R.P' (Robert Pringle & Sons Clerkenwell Road, London EC1) and inscribed:
'Trusty, Loyal and Helpful,
Brotherly, Courteous and Kind,
Obedient, Smiling and Thrifty,
Pure as the Rustling Wing'...  read more

Code: 59302

A scarce original matching pair of pre war 'Rover Scouts epaulettes'; dark green felt embroidered with yellow arrowheads, with 'R S' below. Exceptionally good clean condition, colours remain bright, no sign of any moth, came with previous shoulder knot.
Length approx 133mm.  read more

Code: 59300

A scarce original pre war 'Rover Scouts shoulder knot', wool herringbone pattern red, green and yellow braid sewn together. Very good clean condition, colours remain bright.
Length approx 150mm.  read more

Code: 59299

A very scarce second pattern circa 1940's 'Deep Sea Scouts cloth badge' yellow embroidered arrowhead with Naval crown on circular royal blue woven backing. Very good condition, colours remains bright.
Diameter 52mm.  read more

Code: 59298

A scarce original circa 1965 'Air New Zealand officer's cap badge', padded black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered fern leaf sprays surmounted by a 'NZ' wing, with central shield displaying the 'Southern Cross'; the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 68mm.

Formally 'Tasman Empire Airways Limited' founded...  read more

Code: 59296

A scarce original wartime oxidised silver plated badge, rose within a laurel wreath surmounted by a King's Crown with Greek motto scroll below which translates as "We Work in Silence". Believed to be worn by officers at ports employed to seek out sensitive material which would be of use to our enemies. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 59295

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A scarce wartime 'A Cog In The Wheel celluloid tin button badge', depicting a cog. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour remains vibrant.
Diameter 23mm.

A campaign started in 1942 by the Women's Voluntary Service in London, with a view to involving schoolchildren in the collection of salvage, to inspire more interest to the children, these badges...  read more

Code: 59293

A scarce wartime 'A Cog In The Wheel celluloid tin button badge', depicting a cog. Fair condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour faded, minor foxing and surface scratches.
Diameter 23mm.

A campaign started in 1942 by the Women's Voluntary Service in London, with a view to involving schoolchildren in the collection of salvage, to inspire more interest to the c...  read more

Code: 57224

A very rare original circa 1928 'Don't do that to the poor puss cat' song badge', gilded brass example portraying a frightened black cat, the reverse with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel.
Height 23mm.

'Don't do that to the poor puss cat song badge'...  read more

Code: 59290

A good original circa 1955 ' Austin Jubilee badge' commemorating fifty years since the company was established and portraying an embossed representation of the founder 'Herbert Austin' on red enamel ground with the years '1905 1955', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Butler 48 Vittoria St B'Ham'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact wiith one stress mark ...  read more

Code: 59288

A scarce original circa 1950's period 'RAF No 10 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a winged arrow with Latin motto "Rem acu tangere" (To hit the mark), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, spot of verdigris to crown.
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 59287

A very scarce original Primrose League associates badge for the coronation of Edward VII; yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' emblem and an applied 'Coronation 1902' scroll the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis Birmm". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, surface scratches and stress marks.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 59284

A scarce original circa 1995 'BAC Aircraft badge'; large pilots wing embroidered in gold wire, the white ribbed central disc bearing company logo portraying a red and blue stylized aeroplane with gold initials 'BAC'. Very good used condition, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Width 115mm.  read more

Code: 59283

A good original circa 1940's period 'Queen Mary's London Needlework Guild badge', gilded brass oval title surround, this example inlaid with white enamel with Crowned 'MR' to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition,complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 59282

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A very scarce original circa First World War period 'Gravesend special police badge', large circular gilded brass example, surmounted by an additional sergeant scroll, the centre depicting the 'Arms of Gravesend' with motto 'Decus et Tutamen' (An honour and a protection) inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enam...  read more

Code: 59280

A good original circa 1971 'British Midland Airways officer's cap badge'; padded gold bullion embroidered example bearing 'BMA' logo within laurel sprays the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition.
Height approx 52mm.  read more

Code: 59276