WW1 Royal Engineers British War Medal & Victory Medal.
Awarded to 547968 SPR G GARMIRIAN R.E. Mounted as originally worn.
'Sapper Gregory Garmirian' Royal Engineers is confirmed as being awarded the Pair only. He was born at Constantinople in 1883 and granted British citizenship in April 1914. In the post war years he based himself in Hendon North London as a Turkish Armenian trader. It is interesting to note that this i... read more
RAF No 22 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1950s.
A good original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 22 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Maltese Cross on which the Greek letter "Pi" is superimposed and French motto "Preux Et Audacieux" (Valiant and Brave), the reverse without maker's details but bearing all the characteristics of "H.W.Miller Ltd". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.... read more
Rudge Whitworth Bicycles & Motorcycles exhibition promotional badge
A rare circa 1930's 'Rudge-Whitworth Coventry Stand Official promotional badge' possibly from the 'Olympia Cycle Show London' at which they exhibited around that time; gilded brass example bearing the companies logo a red hand superimposed on a cycle wheel within title surround, with projecting red arms "Stand Official"; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birming... read more
Low Hill Ladies Conservative Committee Wolverhampton political badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Low Hill Ladies Conservative Committee Wolverhampton political badge' in the form of a gilded brass 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing a 'Union Flag' within a red circular surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. <... read more
WW2 RAF 1939 -1945, Italy, France & Germany Star in AM box
A good original matching set of three Second World War full size campaign stars '1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star' complete with original unworn silk ribbons including Defence and War Medal, Air Ministry Box of Issue, address removed. Very good condition, recipient unknown. read more
Royal Air Force Physical Training Instructor RAF brass arm badge
A good original circa 1923 -1949 'Royal Air Force Physical Training Instructor arm badge'; die-stamped gilding brass example displaying three arms each wielding a club, protruding from a centre piece bearing the letters "PTI". Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, minor service wear.
Height approx 32mm. read more
MV Warwick Castle Union-Castle Shipping Line badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'M.V. Warwick Castle souvenir badge', gilded brass example in the form of a wishbone, mounted with a brass and enamel circular disc displaying the 'Union-Castle Line' company flag within a blue enamel title strap. Very good condition, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Length 33mm.
'MV Warwick Castle' was a ocean liner of... read more
Robertsons Golly skater white waistcoat advertising badge Gaunt
A very good original example of a scarce circa 1950's period 'Robertson's Golly Skater badge' with slightly curly hair, wearing a white waistcoat with pockets and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to his chest, the reverse stamped in relief with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an e... read more
Victorian Primrose League Association reversible ladies official badge
A very attractive Victorian 'Primrose League brooch', open to be worn by all ladies of the League, Dames or Associates. The reversible brooch, the rim in gilt with revolving centre, shows to one face a conventional primrose with "PL' to the centre and surrounded by the motto "Imperium Et Libertas", the reverse being similar but without the monogram, with maker's details to the rim "W.O.... read more
50.00 GBP
Mickey Mouse Club circa 1930 Walt Disney cartoon character badge
A very rare original circa 1930's 'Mickey Mouse Club badge'; gilded brass example depicting the cartoon character with his hands on his hips with additional black enamel title scroll below. The front is in very good condition, but the original pin fittings REPLACED with messy soft silver soldered old brass safety pin obscuring what is believed to be the maker's 'Charles Horner' distinct tradema... read more
WW1 6th Bn The Kings Liverpool Regiment silk embroidered military postcard
A very scarce exceptionally clean First World War period 'Greetings From The King's Liverpool Regiment postcard'; hand embroidered silk example bearing '6th (Rifle) Battalion' bugle-horn surmounted by the 'Rose of Lancaster' instead of the normal 'White Horse of Hanover', the reverse inscribed "Fabrication Francaise". Very good clean condition, colours remain bright, no sign of any foxing, an e... read more
Colchester Women Workers League Rowhedge branch badge
A good original circa 1904 -1936 'Colchester Women Worker's League political badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with blue and white enamel, Union flag to the centre within title surround, mounted on a slender bar inscribed "1904 1936"; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ld B'Ham" with inscription "For Long and Active Servi... read more
20.00 GBP
Yorkshire Territorial Team & Rifle Association 1937 silver shooting medal
A splendid 1938 shooting prize medallion watch fob conversion; fine quality large circular example the obverse bearing 'Yorkshire Terl Team & Rifle Association' title surround, mounted to the centre a well defined figure of a seated soldier firing a 'Vickers machine gun'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1937 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) and ins... read more
WW1 Speed Up Munitions 1914 womens war worker badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions badge' gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged bullet over white enamel title "Speed Up Munitions" the reverse stamped in relief "In The Great War For Freedom 1914 Did Her Bit on Munitions Work" and with "Rd.657674" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Very good condition, retaining original ... read more
WWII Home Guard miniature HG mufti lapel badge.
A good original wartime 'Home Guard mufti lapel badge', gilded brass example on the style of a miniature 'ARP' but bearing the initials "HG" on blue enamel ground, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "Usher B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 19mm. read more
WW1 Buckinghamshire Volunteer Defence Corps 1914 VTC badge
A scarce original First World War 1914 -1919 period Volunteer Force 'Buckinghamshire Volunteer Defence Corps badge', die- stamped bronzed example in the form of a swan bearing coronet and chain round its neck, the scroll below inscribed "Bucks VDC 1914", the reverse retaining one of two wires, otherwise very good condition.
Height 30mm.
i The swan was the ancient badge of ... read more
WW1 Dundee Womens Suffrage Society war relief fund badge
A very scarce original Great War period 'Dundee Women's War Relief Fund badge'; gilded brass circular example with title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the centre bearing the old 'City Arms of Dundee', the reverse impressed with maker's details "Rattray Dundee" official issue number "46/9". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 28mm... read more
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Farewell Season 2008 badge
A good original circa 2008 'Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Shipping Line Farewell Season 2008 gilt badge' commemorating her final voyage from Southampton to Dubai which began on 11 November 2008 and her arrival on 26 November in a flotilla of 60 smaller vessels, led by MY Dubai, the personal yacht of Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai, in time for her official handover the following day.
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10.00 GBP
WW1 Eglise du Mont-St.Eloi 1915 Flames Series Stevengraph postcard
A scarce and very clean First World War period 'Eglise du Mont-St.Eloi 1915 souvenir silk postcard'; woven silk example depicting the flaming towers of Mont-Saint-Eloi abbey, the reverse inscribed "Soie tissee E. Deffrene, edit, 77, rue Montmartre, Paris Vise N. 4, Imp. Le Gall, Paris." and pencil insciption "With best love" address to "Mrs B Gommer 39 Swaton Rd Campbell Rd Bow London E... read more
Guerre Europeenne 1914 -1915 Lord Kitchener Red Ensign silk military postcard
A scarce and exceptionally clean First World War period '1914 -1915 Lord Kitchener souvenir silk postcard'; hand embroidered 'Red Ensign Flag' within laurel sprays, the top bearing an embroidered scalloped edge circlet mounted to the centre a card disc bearing a coloured portrait image of Lord Kitchener with title surround, the reverse inscribed "Paris Depose Fabrication Francaise" and ink insc... read more