TUC For Organising Services Tolpuddle design award union badge
A very good original example of a 'Trade Union Congress Award badge' hexagonal gilded brass example depicting a sailing ship below a night sky bearing 'Crux constellation' or the 'Southern Cross' in blue and green enamel, title scroll "For Organising Services" above in white enamel "T.U.C" below, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Frank Cobb & Co Sheffield". Very good condition... read more
Robertson 1996 Golly Viking badge unpainted shield centre
A scarce original early issue '1996 Viking Golly badge', this example with centre of the shield unpainted, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details "J Robertsons.". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, complete with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 29mm. read more
British Railways Midland Region STATION MASTER lion astride wheel cap badge
A scarce original 1950 to 1956 issue 'British Railways Midland Region cap badge'; gilded brass example depicting a lion astride a wheel, the centre 'Crimson Lake' red enamel bar inscribed "Station Master". Very good condition, complete with original long two loop fittings and split pin, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service wear.
Height 49mm. read more
London Transport Railway Police helmet plate badge 1936-1949
A rare original pre-1949 issue 'London Transport Railway police helmet plate badge', large die-stamped blackened brass eight pointed star bearing applied strap with inscription, the centre mounted with white metal "LT" initials. Good condition, complete with two original loop fittings, minor wear to blackened finish. A lovely original example.
Height 105mm. read more
Royal Artillery Barr & Stroud patt Field Rangefinder 1918 silver badge
A rare and very unusual fine quality First World War period 'Field Rangefinder pin badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details "S.B&S.Ld" (S.Blanckensee & Sons Ltd, Birmingham.). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 52mm.
The company of 'Barr & Stroud' was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1888... read more
140.00 GBP
Boy Scouts automobile motor car grill badge
A good original vintage 'Boy Scouts automobile motor car grill badge'; chromium plated arrowhead with "Boy Scouts" scroll below in green enamel paint, the reverse impressed with "BOY SCOUTS" "REGd TRADE". Good uncleaned condition commensurate with road use, chromium plate with corrosion and wear, minor paint loss.
Height 111mm. read more
Boy Scouts Lady Worker 1940 Hm silver fleur de lys hat badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Boy Scouts Lady Worker hollow silver fleur de lys hat badge' with blue enamel stars, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 and maker's details "JAW&Co" (J.A.Wylie & Co). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, no dents or distortion, an excellent example.
Height 38mm.
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WW1 National Reserve Suffolk small pattern home front badge
A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Suffolk badge', gilded brass blue enamel oval title, bearing 'Castle' to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel and gilt finish with very minor service wear.
Height 28mm.
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WW1 National Reserve Class I London Paddington home front badge
A rare original First World War period large gilt badge with red and white enamel "19" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official register issue number "38820 Paddington". Fair condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel with stress marks and chip below crown, gilt with service wear. Price reflects.
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WW1 National Reserve Class II Paddington London home front badge
A rare original First World War period large gilt badge inlaid with blue and white enamel, "19" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and impressed "750 Paddington". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 37mm.
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Veteran Reserve Somerset home front badge
A scarce original pre-war 'Somerset Veteran Reserve pin badge'; large brass die-stamped oval title bearing a white metal dragon to voided centre and inscribed with patriotic "For King & Country" scroll below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 60mm. read more
35.00 GBP
WW1 National Reserve Somerset home front badge
A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Somerset lapel badge', Crowned blue enamel oval title, yellow enamel shield bearing 'Wyvern' holding mace within its claws' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, dark ... read more
30.00 GBP
South African war veterans association 1899-1902 life member badge
A rare original 'South African War Veterans Association 1899 -1902 Life Member gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse with maker's details "Fenwick Birm". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings (hook a little croocked), enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 29mm. read more
Jaguar Motor Car circa 1930s SS Car Club Founder badge by J.Fray Ltd
A rare original circa 1930's 'SS Car Club Founder badge', chromium plated example depicting the stylized letter symbol of the 'Swallow Sidecar Company' known as 'SS Cars Ltd' and 'SS Jaguar', the reverse bearing maker's details "J.Fray Ltd. Birmingham". Good uncleaned condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, general wear commensurate with road use, chromium plate with corrosion worn ... read more
FIA Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix VIP badge
A rare original 'FIA Formula 1 World Championship Official Grande Premio Do Brasil 2005 F1 Brazil Sao Paulo, VIP identification pass', for the Motor Racing event that took place in Brazil on the 23-24-25 September 2005. Very good clean condition, complete with original embroidered neck ribbon. read more
120.00 GBP
Coco the clown Esso road safety children badge c1960s
A good original circa 1960's "Esso Road Safety Badge, Issued by Coco the Clown". Very good condition, complete with original safety pin fitting, colour remains good, minor scratch and a few light scuffs.
Diameter 31mm.
'Coco the Clown' whose real name was Nicolai Poliakoff, was born in Latvia in 1900. In 1929 he came to England and began working for 'Bertram Mills Circus'.... read more
BP Petrol and Oil promotional key ring badge c1960s
A good original circa 1960's 'British Petroleum logo promotional key ring' in the form of a green plastic shield bearing raised yellow "BP" to both sides. Very good condition, complete with original key ring and key, a few minor scuffs.
Height of shield 24mm.
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Esso Petroleum Tiger Head key ring badge circa 1960s
A good original circa 1960's oxidised silver plated 'Esso Tiger head key ring', the reverse impressed in relief with the "Esso" logo. Good condition, complete with original key ring, traces of verdigris to both back and front.
Height of head 27mm. read more
Esso Oil Drop woman promotional key ring badge c1960s
A scarce original circa 1960's 'Esso Oil Drop woman painted rubber figure key ring'. Good condition, complete with original key ring, Esso logo worn away, bow to top of head now absent.
Height 48mm. read more
Esso Oil Drop man promotional key ring badge c1960s
A good original circa 1960's 'Esso Oil Drop Man rubber key chain'. Good condition, complete with original chain impressed "U.S.A", coloured Esso logo slightly faded.
Height 54mm. read more