A scarce original circa 1950's 'Cyprus Airways badge'; possibly an Air Stewardess's this well designed silver plated stylized wing inlaid with electric blue enamelling and bearing two red lions on a field of white enamel, these lions featured on the last flag of Cyprus under British colonial rule disbanded when Cyprus became independent on 16 August 1960. Very good condition, retaining original...  read more

Code: 55415

90.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Irish ARP warden's lapel badge', silver plated shield, inlaid with green enamel, bearing an 'Irish Harp' and "ARP" spread over each corner; the reverse impressed with official issue number "3711". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, service wear to silver plating on the front, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 55413

A good original First World War period double sided locket possibly father and son; comprising a portrait photograph of sailor wearing naval cap bearing an "HMS Albion" ribbon tally (on inspection dated 1908 to reverse), together with a younger sailor's portrait, his cap with an "HMS Excellent" ribbon clearly seen, all held in place by a narrow sprung gilt metal frame, the inside access...  read more

Code: 55412

A good original wartime locket in the form of a circular brass pendant suspended from a chain and pin bar, the title surround "Serving King and Country" inlaid with blue enamel, the photographic insert depicts a portrait of a sailor in naval cap bearing an "HMS Victory" title ribbon tally. Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, image remains clear.
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Code: 55411

A scarce original circa 1940' 1950's 'Croydon Times Bunny Club badge', square shape silver plated example featuring a clock face with the name of the newspaper "CROYDON TIMES" replacing the normal 1-12; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to silver plating.
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Code: 55408

A scarce original example of an end of World War One '1919 peace celebration sweetheart brooch', in the form of a brass dove trailing in its beak a blue enamel ribbon scroll inscribed "Peace 1919". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 55407

A scarce original Second World War early pattern 'Special Constable chrome and enamel badge', the centre bearing a heraldic shield from the 'Portsmouth City Coat of Arms' and depicts a golden eight pointed star resting in a Crescent; the reverse with maker's details 'Caxton / P.Co Westminster S.W.1' and impressed with official low issue number '589'. Very good condition, complete with original ...  read more

Code: 55403

A scarce original 'Butlins 1960 Margate Holiday Camp chromium plated badge' with red enamel beachball, the reverse with maker's details "F & S.Ltd Barr St B.Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 55402

A small decorative 'Art Nouveau button' depicting the profile of a woman with long flowing hair, the front impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1903 and maker's details "W.H" (William M Hayes, Birmingham). Good condition, complete with shank.
Height 15mm.  read more

Code: 55394

A scarce original badge believed to be 'Willesden District Nursing Association'; rope edge oval example bearing central "WDNA" initials on electric blue translucent enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1933 and with maker's details "DMW" (Dryad Metal Works, Leicester). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent...  read more

Code: 55392

A scarce original circa 1980's 'Lorry Driver of the Year badge'; large oval silver plated example, the centre depicting a heavy goods commercial vehicle within a laurel wreath, "LDOY" above "Marshal" below, with 1981 year bar suspended below; the reverse with maker's details "Toye, Kenning & Spencer". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 51mm.  read more

Code: 55390

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve London badge', unusual format comprising, a miniature blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown on white enamel solid centre, all mounted on a curly ended pin bar, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and "Rd No 579118" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1911. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, enam...  read more

Code: 55389

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's 'RAF Hurricane Fighter Plane badge', gilded brass stylized aircraft, the fuselage inlaid with black enamelling, the wings in red. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an exceptionally good example.
Wingspan 36mm.
Length 31mm.  read more

Code: 55386

A good original turn of the century 'Church Lads Brigade officer's hat badge', large gilt brass example bearing the motto "Fight The Good Fight" voided centre with red felt backing. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 47mm.


The Church Lads' Brigade was founded in 1891 in Fulham by Walter Mallock Gee, their mott...  read more