Royal Navy HMS Glorious 1931 Putting The Shot silver sports medal

An interesting Royal Navy sports medal from the ill-fated 'HMS Glorious', the obverse bearing the ship's crest and motto "Explicit Nomen" (The name explains itself) in relief, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929, maker's details "Page, Keen & Page" and engraved "1931 Putting The Shot". Housed in its original velvet lined fitted leatherette case with details to the l...  read more

Code: 54240

Bethnal Green Hospital London 1930 silver nurses badge

A scarce 'Bethnal Green Hospital silver and enamel nurses badge' in the form of a cross mounted with the 'London County Council Arms' to the centre, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1930 and maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Son). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, minor chip to the enamel at 12 o'clock.
Hei...  read more

Code: 54229

WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge

A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief "Thomas Fattorini, Bolton" "X" and impressed with official issue number "81170". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains fresh.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 54228

WW1 National Reserve Roxburghshire Scottish small pattern badge

A rare original First World War period 'National Reserve Roxburghshire badge', blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 54221

WW1 National Reserve Dumfriesshire Scottish large pattern badge

A rare original First World War period 'National Reserve Dumfriesshire badge', blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 54220

WW1 National Reserve East Riding of Yorkshire large pattern badge

A good First World War period 'National Reserve East Riding of Yorkshire gilt badge', blue enamel oval title, white enamel rose to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and impressed with official issue number "2195". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, slightly bowed, stress marks and minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 34mm.<...  read more

Code: 54218

Springfield Hospital nurses badge

A scarce original circa 1970s 'Springfield Hospital' silver plated badge inlaid with black enamel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 27mm.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 54208

Taunton & Somerset Hospital nurses badge

A scarce original 'Taunton & Somerset Hospital' bronze badge, suspended from an ornate suspension bar normally associated with early medals, the reverse inscribed "S.Anderson 1962-64". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 50mm.

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Code: 54207

WW1 British Bulldog Rifle & Union Jack to protect the weak badge

A rare First World War period patriotic gilded brass badge, red, white and blue enamelled 'Union Flag' flying above a defiant 'British Bulldog, superimposed over laurel spray and rifle, ribbon scroll either side inlaid with blue enamel 'To Protect The Weak'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 35mm.
Height 18mm.  read more

Code: 54204

WW1 Glasgow & South Western Railway war service badge

A scarce First World War period 1914-1918 gilt and enamel circular badge, "Glasgow & South Western Railway" blue enamel title around the border, Crowned "Railway Service" to the centre on white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details "J.A.Wylie & Co" and engraved with official low issue number "W" "1452". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to t...  read more

Code: 54197

WW1 Rhymney Railway or LB&SCR 1st Issue war service badge

A rare First World War 1914-1918 period "Rhymney Railway" or "London Brighton & South Coast Railway Service" gilt and enamel badge first issue plain border example, the reverse with maker's details "J,A Wylie & Co London" and impressed with official low issue number "Z" "1046". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
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Code: 54194

WW1 YWCA munitions canteens voluntary war service badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary War Service Y.W.C.A. Munitions Canteens circular silver plated badge' suspended from a one year suspension bar, the centre bearing the "Young Women's Christian Association" symbol an inverted triangle with 'Y.W.C.A' title inlaid with blue and black enamel, set upon white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton....  read more

Code: 54193

WW1 Wigan War Souvenir Xmas 1914 children of fighting soldiers badge

A rare original First World War period 1914 gilt and enamel circular badge with title surround "Wigan War Souvenir Xmas 1914" to the centre a symbol of the 'Moot Hall, Wigan, Greater Manchester'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an exceptional example.
Diameter 26mm.

In 1914 an appeal was launched by the Mayor of Wigan, Alder...  read more

Code: 54181

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