A unique one-off circa Second World War period 'Churchills V For Victory morse code badge made from salvaged perspex from an aircraft, in the form of 'V' bearing the 'dot dot dash' symbol combined with hand painted 'Union Jack and French Flag. Good condition, complete with a pair of hanging gilt chains with pin fitting.
Overall height approx 70mm.  read more

Code: 70025

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Guide proficiency badge', red and black embroidered 'Pointing Hand' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Diameter Approx 38mm.  read more

Code: 61935

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Missioner proficiency badge' yellow embroidered 'Fan' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining, traces of glue. Very good unworn condition.
Diameter approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 63739

25.00 GBP

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A rare ORIGINAL circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts Poultry Farm proficiency badge' red embroidered Cockerel's Head on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Diameter approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 67930

140.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts Cyclist proficiency badge' red embroidered 16 spoked cycle wheel on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Diameter approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 67935

20.00 GBP

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A rare ORIGINAL circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts Leatherworker proficiency badge' red embroidered Awl on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with grey herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Diameter approx 33mm.  read more

Code: 68039

75.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1909 issue 'Boy Scouts Engineer proficiency badge' red embroidered wheel and wings on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 63743

15.00 GBP

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A unique one-off circa Second World War period 'Churchills V For Victory morse code badge possible made from salvaged material from an aircraft, in the form of molded grey metal 'dot dot dash' symbol combined with a 'V'. Good condition, complete with a pair of adjustable pin fiitings to reverse.
Height without pins approx 23mm.  read more

Code: 68682

15.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period 'ARP Control Officer R & M possibly Rescue and Messenger Services Air Raid Precautions badge'; chromium plated black enamel title surround with 'ARP' to centre; the reverse impressed with makers details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no enamel loss.
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Code: 70024

A very scarce original post 1901 period 'Australian Mounted Rifles white metal uniform button', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELB.' Good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter approx 21mm.  read more

Code: 70023

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original badge from the 'Festival of Britain 1951 national exhibition'; substantially made oxidized silver plated example bearing the emblem designed by 'Abram Games' which depicts the profile of Britannia's head with crested helmet on the north point of a four-pointed compass rose. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 38mm.  read more

Code: 70022

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Czechoslovak Army commemorative badge' in the form of a die stamped patinated bronze plaque bearing the Coat of Arms of Czechoslovakia, a lion with cross in shield to its side on clear lined ground, with the embossed inscription: 'WE MARCH ON' '28 IX1940' 'FAITHFUL TO OURSELVES FAITHFUL TO BRITAIN', the reverse complete withoriginal two bronze blades with ...  read more

Code: 70021

140.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL Second World War period fine quality 'Womens Land Army' gilt brass badge inlaid with green enamel to central wheatsheaf and red to the Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W. Miller Ltd Birmingham). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish now toned.
Height approx 35mm.
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Code: 70020

Awarded to '235620 PTE F.J. CROSS Y. & L.R'.
PRIVATE Frederick Joseph Cross was born in Lakenham Norfolk and enlisted at Norwich, originally into the Norfolk Regiment, with the regimental number 3538. He transferred to the Yorks & Lancs Regiment and embarked to France after the 1st January 1916. He was Killed in Action during the German Spring Offensive on the 27th May 1918, whilst servi...  read more

Code: 70019

95.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War 1939 to 1945 period 'National A.R.P For Animals Armband' cream cotton open weave example bearing printed blue cross to the centre within a red title surround badge. Very good condition, complete with original tape fastening.
Height approx 109mm.
The Animal Guard were predominantly women who were responsible for the welfare and registration ...  read more

Code: 70018

175.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period ' Air raid Precautions Warden armband' off white linen example bearing black printed 'A R P' letters and pair of elasticated fastening to the rear. Good condition.
Width approx 96mm.  read more

Code: 70017

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War 1940 period official issue 'Local Defence Volunteers armband' from the force in existence for only seventy days; black printed 'LDV' on khaki twill, the ends stitched together to form a band. Good condition, commensurate with age.
After the German forces invaded Holland and Belgium on the 10th May 1940 an appeal was made on the 14th May by Anthony Eden ...  read more

Code: 70016

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Norfolk Committee For Entertainment of Troops home front badge' gilt brass example in the form of a blue enamel title surround, embossed shield to centre bearing the 'County of Norfolk Coat of Arms' on seeded ground. Very good condition, complete with original 1940's period pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 70015

60.00 GBP

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An interesting original 'Kimberley Rhodesia July 1931 lapel badge'; gilt brass white enamel title surround, recessed lined lozenge (to represent the diamond-mining industry) to centre on blue enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'RMP'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 70014

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original Boer War period 'Transvaal War 1899 -1900 National Commemorative gilt medal'; the obverse depicting a wounded but defiant British soldier, rifle at the ready, a representation of 'A Gentleman in Khaki' by Richard Caton Woodville; the reverse inscribed 'The Queen God Bless Her' 'This Medal Commemorates The Magnificent Response of Britain's Sons To The Empire's Call To Arms Tran...  read more

Code: 70013

120.00 GBP

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