A rare original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work circular Crowned gilt badge' inlaid with red and blue enamel to the surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, mounted with white central title bar 'Cowieson's Buildings', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton" and with "Reg.638232...  read more

Code: 54078

90.00 GBP

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A rare original example of a 'Volunteer Civil Force' small gilt and enamel lapel badge, depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon' atop a central device with conjoined letters "VCF" inlaid with blue and white enamel within a laurel wreath with motto "Law and Order" below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect e...  read more

Code: 54076

A scarce original 'Butlins 1957 Pwllheli badge' chromium plated red shield with yellow enamel labels, the reverse with maker's details "W. Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 54073

A scarce original '1964 Butlins Pwllheli brass badge' with red enamel label and dragon, the reverse with maker's details "W. Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect enamel.
Height 26mm.
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Code: 54066

A good 'Boys Brigade Leadership Proficiency Activity Award badge', chromium plated with bubble finish (clear epoxy resin dome), the reverse retaining original bar brooch fitting, with two flat rivets, original coiled pin complete with safety roller catch. Very good condition. (Light reflections to photograph).
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 54064

A good 'Boys Brigade Community Proficiency Activity Award badge', chromium plated with bubble finish (clear epoxy resin dome), the reverse retaining original bar brooch fitting, with two flat rivets, original coiled pin complete with safety roller catch. Very good condition. (Light reflections to photograph).
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 54063

6.00 GBP

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A cleverly designed example of a 'National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives gilded brass badge' issued in 1963 in the form of two high heeled shoes one inlaid with black enamel the other in yellow and placed heel to heel enclosing the letters "NUBSO" on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, very minor service wear to gilt f...  read more

Code: 54058

A scarce original early example of a 'National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives lapel badge', large circular gilded brass badge inlaid with dark blue and light blue enamel and bearing an embossed brass vintage ladies shoe to the center, the reverse with maker's details "T. Fattorini Bolton" and Registered Design and Patent Number "REG638232" (1914). Very good condition, complete with ori...  read more

Code: 54057

20.00 GBP

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A scarce early example of a 'National Union of Blastfurnacemen lapel badge', large gilded brass shield inlaid with blue and white in enamel and bearing an "NUB" cypher to the center, the reverse with embossed maker's details "Souvenir MFG Co B'Ham" (Souvenir Manufacturing Co Ltd, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting and perfect enamel, gilt remains...  read more

Code: 54056

A very good example of a gilded brass and enamel 'T.U.C Award' badge 'For Services in Organising' the reverse embossed with maker's details "Martin Hall & Co Ltd Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.
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Code: 54052

A good early example of a gilded brass and enamel 'Amalgamated Union of Building Trades Workers lapel badge', the reverse embossed with maker's details "Frank Cobb & Co, Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 22mm.
Width 19mm.  read more

Code: 54051

A good early small size example of a gilded brass and enamel 'National Union of Printing, Bookbinding & Paper Workers lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original ornate slider buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 21mm.
Width 19mm.  read more

Code: 54050

A good early example of a gilded brass and enamel 'National Union of Printing, Bookbinding & Paper Workers lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original ornate slider buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 26mm.
Width 24mm.  read more

Code: 54049

A scarce original 'Butlins Skegness 1966 Committee badge', chromium plated and inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel.
Diameter 20mm.  read more

Code: 54047

A good original matching set of four Second World War full size stars and medals '1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbons, the recipient unknown but believed to be Merchant Navy.
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Code: 54043

A scarce original period 'No 207 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a winged lion and Latin motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Prepared), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 54037

A rare original circa 1950's 'RAF No 217 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge, depicting an 'Axe' with motto "By Skill And Industry". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, original gilt finish worn down to base metal brass.
Height 31mm.

RAF Cardington, Bedfordshire, produced all the gases used by the Royal Air Force u...  read more