British Army Collar Maker Saddler proficiency trade badge
A scarce original early army proficiency badge representing the Military harness maker trade, in the form of a brass Pelham horse bit displaying a curb chain; this example retaining its original four loop fittings with split pins. Very good condition.
Height 30mm. read more
30.00 GBP
RMS Alcantara RMSP Company shipping line 1949 silver wheel badge
A scarce original post-war period 'R.M.S Alcantara ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1949 and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27... read more
RMSP Araguaya shipping line silver wheel badge
A scarce original pre 1930 'R.M.S.P. Araguaya ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
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RMSP Almanzora shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S.P. Almanzora ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for minor surface scratches to the f... read more
RMS Arlanza RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S Arlanza ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
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SS Atlantis RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original post 1929 'S.S.Atlantis ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a tiny pin hole nick at the 4 o'clock pos... read more
SS Empress of Australia Canadian Pacific 1936 silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original fine quality 'S.S.Empress of Australia ship's wheel brooch', mounted to the centre a highly enamelled maple leaf representing the Canadian voyages this Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' shipping line company ship undertook; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details "R.Bros" (Randle Brothers). Very good condition, retaining original pin... read more
Butlins 1960 Blackpool ships wheel badge
A scarce original 'Butlins 1960 Blackpool ship's wheel badge' chromium plated example with yellow centre and dark blue border, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufaturers infill flaw at 12 o'clock.
Diameter 23mm. read more
Birmingham Asylums 1926 medico psychological nursing badge
A scarce original 'Medico-Psychological medal' in the form of a unmarked silver cross, three arms embossed with 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock the lower arm engraved "December 1926; the central disc depicting the City of Birmingham Coat of Arms granted in 1889. The reverse inscribed in relief "Presented By The Birmingham Asylu... read more
Boy Scouts Thanks badge 1939 hallmarked silver watch fob
A scarce original wartime 'Boy Scouts Thanks badge', in the form of an unusual watch fob; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 and makers details D.G.C (D G Collins Ltd London). Very good condition, complete with original silver suspension ring impressed with the 'Lion Passant'.
Height with ring approx 30mm. read more
WW1 Zeppelin L31 shot down Potters Bar 1916 salvaged aluminium
A scarce original piece of handcrafted aluminium in the form of a swastika commemorating the 'Zeppelin L31' which came down over Oakmere Park, Hertfordshire on 1st October 1916 entire crew were killed including commander Lieutenant Heinrich Mathy. Inscribed back and front "L31" "Potters Bar 1.10.16". Good condition, complete with brass suspension ring, minor corrosion to one side.
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Torch of Knowledge 1969 hallmarked silver nurses buckle
A scarce original circa late1960's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 to both halves and maker's details "E.S&C". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Height 55mm.
Width 98mm. read more
120.00 GBP
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps QARANC cap badge
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps officer's gilt cap badge', Queen Elizabeth crowned wreath bearing "Sub cruce Candida" (Under the White Cross) scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered "A" for Alexandra to the center "Q.A.R.A.N.C" applied silvered title below; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London", complete with long two loop fitti... read more
Merchant Navy Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original earlier circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', the reverse with indistinct Naval maker's details "Monne?" complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
30.00 GBP
Merchant Navy Senior Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Senior Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
35.00 GBP
Royal Mail Lines shipping line officers bullion cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Royal Mail Lines officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting within gold wire bullion laurel wreath; the reverse with black hessian lining, complete with cap band. Very good condition, bullion remains bright. An excellent example.
Height approx 75mm. read more
Charringtons Brewery 25 years long service silver Toby Jug badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 1950's 'Charringtons 25 Years Service badge'; small circular green enamel circlet bearing title, green coated 'Toby Jug' character to voided centre; the reverse impressed "Sterling" and maker's details 'J.R.G&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Excellent condition, enamel perfect.
Height 24mm. read more
Port of London Authority petty officer gold bullion cap badge
A good original circa 1940's 'Port of London Authority petty officer cap badge'; gold wire bullion Naval Crowned double rope edge circle, the centre portraying a sea-lion with trident, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, no sign of any moth.
Height approx 71mm.
Width approx 50mm. read more
35.00 GBP
British and Irish Steam Packet Company officer's cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'British and Irish Steam Packet Company officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting on gold wire bullion laurel wreath displaying shamrocks, with the initials "B&ISO Co.Ld" above; the reverse with waxed black hessian lining slightly detached at top. Very good condition, bullion remains bright., no signs of any moth.
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Colonial Nursing Association 1896 bronze nurses hospital badge
A very scarce original pre 1919 'Colonial Nursing Association bronze nurses badge, the solid centre depicting a seated 'Britannia' within an oval title surround, suspended from an ornate oak leaf decorated bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 56mm.
iFounded in 1896 by Lady Piggott as the 'Colonial Nursing Association' to provide trained nurses ... read more