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Boy Scouts Medal of Merit second award for 1944

Boy Scouts Medal of Merit second award for 1944

A very scarce original Second World War period '4th issue Medal of Merit and bar', the reverse inscribed "M.M. Lindsey 6.12.44". Very good condition, retaining original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, gilt remains bright, minor manufacturers silver solder around suspension ring, complete with its original "Sir. D.George Collins" cardboard presentation case this now with age we...  read more

Code: 55891

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AJS Motorcycles scramblers bikers lapel pin badge

AJS Motorcycles scramblers bikers lapel pin badge


A scarce circa 1960's 'AJS vintage lapel pin badge'; small rounded rectangle chromium plated example bearing the letters "AJS" on gold translucent enamel ground, the reverse impressed in relief "Phillips of Woodford Green" on 'JS' script pattern back. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Size 21 x 16mm.  read more

Code: 55886

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WW2 Womens Land Army Timber Corps silver plated official badge

WW2 Womens Land Army Timber Corps silver plated official badge

A rare original wartime period 'Timber Corps' badge for the girls known as the 'Lumberjills'; fine quality die-stamped example identical to the rare plastic economy version only smaller in size, the reverse with maker's details 'Walker & Hall Ltd, Sheffield'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minimal service wear, an excellent example.
Height 37mm.

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Code: 55885

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Lagonda Sports Motor Car c1930s winged logo promotional badge

Lagonda Sports Motor Car c1930s winged logo promotional badge


An original rare circa 1930's promotional lapel badge in the form of a small gilded brass wing with raised logo to the centre inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed "'Lagonda Sports". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Width 35mm.  read more

Code: 55884

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WVS Housewives Somerset Section wartime economy cardboard badge

WVS Housewives Somerset Section wartime economy cardboard badge


An original late Second World War period very scarce cardboard economy badge for "Housewives W.V.S Somerset Section". Good condition, retaining original safety pin fitting, minor scuffs.
Diameter 38mm.

The W.V.S Housewives Service was originated in Barnes in the early 1940's and quickly spread throughout the London Region and later the country, these on-call loc...  read more

Code: 55880

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WW2 Womens Land Army official tiepin badge worn on the WLA tie

WW2 Womens Land Army official tiepin badge worn on the WLA tie


A scarce original wartime period 'Womens Land Army gilt and enamel tiepin badge', unmarked but made by 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons, Ltd.' to be worn on the official issue tie. Very good used condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, minimal service wear.
Width 38mm.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 55875

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WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge by Collins

WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge by Collins


A scarce original silver plated First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse with maker's details stamped in relief "D.J.Collins Newgate St. London" "Warranted Fire Gilt" "P" and impressed with official issue number "24858". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, silver plate...  read more

Code: 55858

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RAF No 66 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940

RAF No 66 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940


A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 66 Spitfire Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a rattlesnake motif and Latin motto "Cavete Praemonui" (Beware I have warned), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.

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Code: 55850

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RAF No 71 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940

RAF No 71 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940


A rare original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 71 Eagle Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a bald-headed eagle motif and motto "First from the Eyries", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.

Royal Air Force 71 (Eagle) Squadron was...  read more

Code: 55849

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WW2 St Pancras bomber club fighter plane fundraising badge

WW2 St Pancras bomber club fighter plane fundraising badge

A scarce original Second World War period die-stamped gilded brass example in the form of a miniature fighter plane, embossed across the wings "St.Pancras Bomber Club". Very good condition except for the pin fittings which are twisted and lifting to one end, gilt remains bright.
Length 23mm.
Wingspan 30mm.  read more

Code: 55847

35.00 GBP

WW2 Spitfire fighter plane enamel fundraising badge

WW2 Spitfire fighter plane enamel fundraising badge


A scarce original Second World War period die-stamped brass example in the form of a miniature fighter plane, embossed across the wings "Spitfire" and inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, enamel perfect, original stick pin replaced with split ring.
Length 20mm.
Wingspan 21mm.  read more

Code: 55846

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WW2 Spitfire fighter plane numbered fundraising badge

WW2 Spitfire fighter plane numbered fundraising badge


A scarce original celluloid tin button 'Spitfire Fund badge' sold to raise funds during Second World War depicting a fighter plane with official number below. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minor foxing and rust to reverse.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 55844

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William Younger Brewery Father William mascot beer tasting badge

William Younger Brewery Father William mascot beer tasting badge

A good original 'William Younger & Co Ltd' advertising badge, gilded brass enamelled example depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure beer tasting, the reverse with maker's details in relief "Father William" Mascot. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 55839

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Boy Scouts 1st & 2nd class first pattern award brass sleeve badge

Boy Scouts 1st & 2nd class first pattern award brass sleeve badge

A rare original 'Boy Scout arrowhead and 'Be Prepared brass scroll' worn on the left sleeve, the original solid ends now fretted, both bearing registration numbers "REGd 539538" a design and patent year of 1909. Very good condition, complete with original horizontal loop fittings (cap badge vertical) and split pin, twisted wire thong to base of scroll now absent.
Height of top 45mm.
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Code: 55830

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Boy Scout Gilt Cross Gallantry Award For Heroism 1929

Boy Scout Gilt Cross Gallantry Award For Heroism 1929

A rare original 'Boy Scouts Gilt Cross Gallantry Award', the reverse with maker's details "Collins London" and inscribed "J.E.Pyne 27-11-29". Very good condition, retaining original red and blue silk ribbon with suspension bar and pin fittings, accompanied by a "D.G.Collins" presentation case, with fittings for an earlier style medal, together with a framed and glazed 'Royal Humane Society Cert...  read more

Code: 55829

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Royal Masonic Hospital 1934 hallmarked 9ct gold governors badge

Royal Masonic Hospital 1934 hallmarked 9ct gold governors badge

A superb quality 'Royal Masonic Hospital Jewel', the top suspension bar bearing the letter's "F.H" (Freemason's Hospital), the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1934 and maker’s details “Spencer London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 58mm.  read more

Code: 55828

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WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award

WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award


A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed “SGT M.J.CARTER.”. Very good uncleaned condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.

The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920’s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the 'Irvin Parachute Company' ...  read more

Code: 55824

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WW2 WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award POW 1944

WW2 WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award POW 1944


A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed “F/O J.F. Acquier”. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.

The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920’s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the Irvin Parachute Company to be awar...  read more

Code: 55823

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WW1 National Reserve Dundee Scottish home front badge

WW1 National Reserve Dundee Scottish home front badge


A rare original First World War period 'Dundee National Reserve lapel badge', blue enamel title circlet old Burgh Arms to centre. Good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel with heavy service wear, price reflects.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 55822

60.00 GBP

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory air raid precaution ARP badge

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory air raid precaution ARP badge

A rare original wartime period 'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory A.R.P. lapel badge', this example inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, chromium plate with age wear.
Width 25mm.
Height 16mm.

'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory' was constructed in 1...  read more

Code: 55821

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