Baden Powell Trained Army Scouts tunic sleeve trade badge

A very scarce original circa 1905 -1921 sheet white metal 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 1st Class possibly Volunteers. Very good condition, retain...  read more

Code: 56968

BEA Airline promotional enamel badge by Squire England

A good original circa 1960's 'British European Airways, BEA Airline promotional badge'; small chromium plated strip bearing the red enamel stylised 'BEA logo', the reverse impressed "Squire England". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 25mm.
Height 9mm.  read more

Code: 56965

Labour Political Party supporters badge circa 1970s.

A good original circa 1970's 'Labour Party supporters badge'; chromium plated small recatangular example with clear epoxy resin dome over red backing, bearing 'Flaming Torch of Knowledge', crossed quill and shovel logo above "Labour Party" title. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Width 19mm.
Height 16mm.  read more

Code: 56964

Boer War Siege of Kimberley 1899-1900 Artillery shell memento badge

A unique one-off memento from the 'Siege of Kimberley 1899 -1900' possibly prisioner of war work and made from a 'Boer Shell'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings (now rusty).
Height 31mm.

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Code: 56962

BOAC Airline luggage ticket holder keyring advertising badge

A good original circa 1960's 'Fly By BOAC' Keyring Promotional luggage ticket holder keyring; white and blue composite double sided oval example which slides open and contains almost a full quantity of the original name and address labels; the blue side embossed "Memosite Patt. App. For", and complete with original brass chain. Very good condition, colour remains bright, minor age wear ...  read more

Code: 56957

Edward VIII 1937 proposed Coronation Westminster Abbey medal

A good original Edward VIII souvenir octagonal aluminium medal, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. The obverse with Crowned bust right and title "Edward VIII Crowned A.D.1937". The reverse with embossed Oak Tree and plaque. Very good condition, complete with original red, white and blue silk ribbon, safety pin fitting, minor wear, spot of corrosion to re...  read more

Code: 56956

Edward VIII 1937 proposed Coronation Westminster Abbey medal

A good original Edward VIII souvenir aluminium medal, produced for the proposed Coronation in 1937 that never took place. The obverse with Crowned bust right and title "Edward VIII Crowned 1937". The reverse with embossed Westminster Abbey, Tudor Rose, the Sovereign's Crown and Sceptre. Very good condition, complete with original red, white and blue silk ribbon, safety pin fitting, mini...  read more

Code: 56955

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Officers service dress RFC bronze collar badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps officer's bronze collar badge' convex example with fine detail. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin, colour remains good, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 56952

Portsmouth Navy Week fundraising celluloid tin button badge

A exceptionally good original circa 1920's period 'Portsmouth Navy Week' celluloid tin button badge, depicting a portrait image of 'Lord Nelson' and sold to raise fund for one of the Royal Navy charities. Complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 31mm.  read more

Code: 56951

BOAC Airline promotional enamel badge by Squire

A good original circa 1960's 'British Overseas Airways Corporation promotional badge'; small chromium plated example bearing the blue enamel 'Speedbird logo' over a orange enamel disc with "BOAC" across the centre, the reverse impressed "Squire England". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 16mm.  read more

Code: 56950

King George V and Queen Mary 1935 Jubilee souvenir badge

A good original circa 1935 'King George V and Queen Mary 1935 Jubilee souvenir celluloid tin button badge' bearing a coloured photographic image of King George V and Queen Mary to the centre. Very good condition, minimal foxing, colours remains bright, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 56949

Boy Scouts silver thanks badge 1930s integral fleur de lys pattern

A rare original 'Boy Scouts unmarked silver buttonhole badge', integral fylfot. Excellent condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting. Contained in a period cardboard box with details to the lid 'Mappin & Webb, 2, Queen Victoria St, London E.C.' Not sure of the connection if any.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 56948

American Red Cross GB&WE Great Britain and Western Europe badge

A scarce original circa 1940's 'American Red Cross G.B.&W.E badge'; small chromium plated example with red enamel title surround, red cross to the centre on white enamel ground; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 19mm.  read more

Code: 56946

Merchant Navy British Ship Adoption Society badge

A scarce original circa 1940's 'British Ship Adoption Society badge' in the form of a chromium plated lifebuoy with 'Merchant Navy' crest to the centre and blue enamel circular title 'B.S.A.S. Ship School'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect
Diameter 25mm.

The British Ship Adoption Society a Maritime Charity was formed in the early part...  read more

Code: 56942

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