Life Saving Scouts Salvation Army brass belt buckle
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Life Saving Scouts belt buckle'; die-cast brass title surround in the form of a lifebuoy, the centre bearing diamond shaped device, depicting a boy scout in uniform and slouch hat, offering help to a younger boy. Very good condition.
Width 78mm.
Height 51mm.
The Life Saving Scouts were formed in 1913 by William Booth after ... read more
Army Nurses Day 1919 Australian fundraising celluloid tin button badge
A scarce original First World War period large celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of the Army Nurses, depicting a military nurse in full uniform and wearing a tippet cape, the rim bearing maker's details "A.W.Patrick, Maker 3 Unley Rd, Adelaide". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minimal foxing, minor surface scratches, colour remains bright.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Red Cross in the Great War 1917 Australian fundraising badge
A scarce original First World War period large celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of the Red Cross, depicting a motor ambulance. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, some minor foxing and tiny split inner edge.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Mines Rescue Service National Coal Board trade union badge
A good original 'Mines Rescue Service badge' chromium plated circular example, the title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the centre displaying in relief a National Coal Board trained miner wearing hard hat and equipped with breathing apparatus, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enam... read more
Associated Blacksmiths Forge & Smithy Workers trade union badge
A scarce original chromium plated shield shaped engineering and metal workers 'Associated Blacksmiths Forge & Smithy Workers' Society trade union badge' with blue enamel title depicting clasped hand over blacksmiths anvil, the reverse with maker's details "F&S B'Ham" (Fattorini & Sons Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Trades Unionists For Labour red flag political badge c1986
A scarce original circa 1986 'Trades Unionists For Labour political badge', gilded brass example in the form of a small red flag, the reverse with maker's details "Badges Plus Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 17mm.
'Trades Unionists For Labour' was formally established and recognised by the 'National Execut... read more
Cannock Division Conservative & Unionist Staffordshire knot badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Cannock Division Conservative & Unionist Association badge' in the form of a gilded brass 'Staffordshire Knot' inlaid with red enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a minor nick to end of right scroll.
Height 17mm.
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King George V and Queen Mary 1934 opening of Mersey Tunnel badge
A scarce original souvenir badge for the the 'Royal Opening of the Mersey Tunnel July 1934', delicately made pressed gilt metal example, bearing a photograph of King George V and Queen Mary to the centre, surmounted by patriotic red, white and blue painted floral decoration. Very good condition, complete with original safety pin fitting, gilt remains bright.
Height 33mm. read more
Cyclists Touring souvenir Scarborough bicycle badge
A scarce original circa 1950's gilded brass badge in the form of a miniature bicycle bearing an enamelled crest from the "Arms of Scarborough". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Width 46mm.
Height 25mm. read more
Red Cross Ambulance nurse soldier 1916 Australian fundraising badge
A scarce original First World War period large celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of the Red Cross, depicting a poignant scene of a nurse comforting a wounded soldier on the ground, ambulance in the background. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, some minor foxing.
Diameter 32mm.
First of a smal batch of WW1 Australian Fund Raising, being presented in t... read more
Royal Masonic Hospital Lady Patrons RMH 1964 silver Jewel badge
A scarce original 'Royal Masonic Hospital silver and enamel Lady Patrons jewel', designed by 'C.L.J. Doman', it depicts the symbolic figure of humanity succouring the sick, the enamelled top suspension bar with initials "R.M.H." (Royal Masonic Hospital), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1964 and maker's details "T.K&S" (Toye, Kenning and Spencer). Very good con... read more
Sheffield Relay Station 6FL BBC Radio Circle members badge
A scarce original pre-1932 'Sheffield Relay Station 6FL Radio Circle gilded brass and enamel badge' bearing the 'Arms of Sheffield', the reverse with maker's details "W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with chips lower left.
Diameter 23mm.
Sheffield relay station 6FL' first began broadcasting on 16 November ... read more
Robertsons Golly footballer white waistcoat advertising badge Marples Beasley
A rare original circa 1950's period 'Robertson's Golly Footballer badge' playing a orange football and wearing a white waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to his chest, the reverse stamped in relief with maker's details F+S in circle Type 9. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height ... read more
WW2 Bundles For Britain from Union of South Africa silver badge
A scarce original Second World War period superior quality 'Bundles For Britain from Union of South Africa silver badge'; depicting a three - dimensional chest on a band of ripple waves, the reverse impressed "925" (Sterling Silver) and with maker's details "S.A.M" (South African Mint). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 22mm.
Width 40mm.
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Robertson pre-war Jolly Golly Golfer badge on display card
A very good example of a scarce original pre-war 'Robertson's Jolly Golly Golfer Badge' wearing yellow waistcoat with pockets and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse stamped in relief with a Registration, Design and Patent number "Regd 729156" for the year 1927 and with maker's details "H.W.Miller Branston St B'Ham.18". Excellent condition, retaining original c... read more
Railway Convalescent Homes 1st issue lapel badge
A scarce original pre-war first pattern lapel badge, the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham 18". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter 25mm. read more
WW2 Winston Churchill Victory enamel home front pin badge
A scarce original Second World War period brass pin badge, showing a side profile of a defiant Churchill smoking his cigar, within a laurel wreath,"Victory" scroll below and large superimposed "V" in the fore both unusually enamelled. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor infill flaw to scroll, formerly silver plated.
Height 31mm. read more
Life Saving Scouts Salvation Army bronze badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Life Saving Scouts badge'; bronze die-stamped diamond shaped example bearing a lifebuoy, the centre depicting a boy scout in uniform and slouch hat, offering help to a younger boy. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 32mm.
The Life Saving Scouts were formed in 1913 by William ... read more
Ross Wheelers Richmond cycle club badge c1920s
A scarce original circa 1920's 'Ross Wheelers Richmond C.C. badge', sliver plated example in the form of a strap inlaid with green enamel, the central green shield bearing a red chevron. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings with early steel pin design, enamel perfect except for a small nick at 10 o'clock.
Diameter 25mm. read more
25.00 GBP
The Football Association 1939 steward badge
A scarce original 'England Football Association Steward 1939 annual identification badge', silver plated example in the form of a shield inlaid with light blue and dark blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor service wear to silver ... read more