An interesting original turn of the 20th century 'Cheltenham General & Eye Hospitals celluloid tin button badge'; blue and white printed examlpe depicting a nurse attending a bed-bound patient, the rim with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI LTD. REGENT STREET. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing mainly to reverse.
Diameter approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 68343

25.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1901 period 'S S Lake Manitoba shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt heart set with five turquoise stones, the central disc bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height approx 26mm.  read more

Code: 68342

A scarce original circa pre-war period 'S S Empress of Canada gilt and white enamel ships wheel souvenir badge' mounted with the 'Canadian Pacific Steam Ship Company' red and white chequered flag to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 27mm.
In 1939 S S Empress of Canada was converted to...  read more

Code: 68341

A rare original circa 1929 'Boys Brigade silver glengarry hat badge'; die-cast strap mounted with 'Sure & Stedfast' fouled anchor. the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details "S&W Ld". Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings each stamped with a silver lion passant and silver coloured split pin.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 58689

250.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1920's period 'British India Steam Navigation Company officer quality padded cap badge; large size gold bullion wreath, the centre with Britannia and Lion on black velvet backing, in turn on wool, the reverse with waxed hessian lining. Very good clean used condition, bullion remains bright, an excellent example.
Height approx 72mm.  read more

Code: 68340

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Watneys Sports Club pin badge; large gilt and blue enamel title strap, embossed 'Watney's Red Barrel' to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18', an address format used between 1935 and 1958. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height a...  read more

Code: 68339

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A good original circa 1950's period 'William Younger & Co Ltd' promotional pin badge, chromium plated enamel example depicting the brewers trademark character mascot beer tasting figure; the reverse impressed with maker's details'R.E.V.Gomm Frederick St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 68338

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A scarce turn of the 20th century 'Conservative and Unionist Association political badge'; small gilt brass ornate title surround inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed 'Blackburn Conservative and Unionist Association', 'Union Flag' to centre inlaid with red, white and blue enamel with patriotic statement 'EMPIRE & PROGRESS'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Vaughton Bolton' and...  read more

Code: 68337

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A good original circa 1940's 'WRENS association pin badge', rope edged bronzed oval title surround 'Jenny Wren' anchor and 'Naval Crown' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with orignal pin fittings.
Height approx 30mm.
The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 by a group of ex-wrens to maintain the frien...  read more

Code: 68336

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A very scarce original circa early 20th century period 'Transport & General Workers Union 3rd Quarter trade union lapel badge'; small brass circular example with embosssed '3' within 'T.G.W.U.' V shape, band across the centre impressed with number '301'; the reverse impressed with a '5'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting .
Diameter approx 21mm.  read more

Code: 68335

A scarce original 'National Union of Railwaymen, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen 1919 enamel pin badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Diameter approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 68334

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A scarce original 1904 to 1935 example of the 'National Amalgamated Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators' trade union membership badge; ornate shape design, inlaid with light blue enamel bearing the 'Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers' Coat of Arms to the base, with dark green scroll above with the union's title, surmounted by the 'All Seeing Eye', the reverse impress...  read more

Code: 68333

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A scarce ORIGINAL First World War period full-sized unnamed medal as issued 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing WELL DEFINED Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916, maker's details 'B.H.J' (B H Joseph & Co Birmingham) and retailer's details 'Carrington & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon.
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Code: 68332

150.00 GBP

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A very scarce ORIGINAL circa 1960's period group of badges comprising:
Royal Naval School of Nursing badge.

General Nursing Council State Enrolled Nurse badge, 'E.E.Butcher S.E.N. 71364 17.8.61'.

The St.John Ambulance Association gilt medal 'A186569 ELAINE BUTCHER'.

'Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth' gilt and enamel bar brooch.

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Code: 68331

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A scarce original circa 1930's period full size 'The Royal Society of St.George of England Order'; fine quality ornate unmarked gilt and enamel example, the centre with an applied 'Saint George and the Dragon' device, suspended from blue enamel suspension title bar by a cream silk ribbon with Red Cross and gilt rose. Very good condition, complete with single pin fitting, no stress marks or defe...  read more

Code: 67828

90.00 GBP

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A scarce original early 'Butlin's Committee gilt pin badge' inlaid with blue enamel and depicting an early style 'B', the reverse with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 19mm.  read more

Code: 67221

A scarce original post 1953 early Queen Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', chromium plated Crowned circular disc bearing 'RAF' monogram on dark blue enamel ground, flanked by finely feathered wings with upswept tips. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Wingspan approx 45mm.  read more

Code: 68330

20.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1964 peiod 'Air Training Corps two silver plated sport medals'; each bearing an applied embossed disc inscribed 'Air Training Corps Venture Adventure'; the reverve on one displaying two runners inscribed 'Relay Race' the other depicting a 'Football Player' the front with 'LONDON REGION 1964'. Very good condition.
Diameter approx 33mm.
The Air Training Corps (...  read more

Code: 68329

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A good original circa 1930's period 'Basingstoke High School for Girl uniform badge' gilt and enamel shield, one half depicting the Rose and Crown from the Hampshire Coat of Arms, the other 'St. Michael and the Dragon' taken from the former Borough of Basingstoke, all resting on a tri-part motto scroll 'Steadfast And Glad'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress mar...  read more

Code: 68328

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A scarce original circa 1950's 'British European Airways hat badge'; gilt metal convex example bearing 'BEA' logo with red felt backing, within a laurel wreath surmounted by an 'Astral Crown', the reverse with two clutch pins and retainers. Good used condition, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 54mm.
'British European Airways' was formed in 1946, BEA and BOAC merged in 197...  read more

Code: 68327

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