A good original 1939 -1974 'British Overseas Airways Corporation air hostesses BOAC hat badge', gold wire bullion griffin, with distinct red tongue, on padded blue cord with black felt cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian paper lining. Good condition, bullion a little dulled.
Height 45mm.
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Code: 55001

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A scarce original George VI period 'RAF Uxbridge No 11 H.Q.Fighter Group gilt and enamel badge', depicting the clock tower of the 'Palace of Westminster' bearing superimposed 'Astral Crown' and Latin motto "Tutela Cordis" (Defence of the Heart), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, ...  read more

Code: 54998

A good original Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 92 (East India) Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a cobra entwining a sprig of maple leaf with Latin motto "Aut Pugna Aut Morere" (Either Fight or Die), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 54996

A scarce original 'Butlins 1953 Filey silver plated badge' with red enamel labels and green background. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.

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Code: 54987

A good original 'Butlins Filey 1966 chromium plate and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 24mm.  read more

Code: 54986

A good original early example of a 'Boys Brigade Campers Proficiency die-cast silver plated badge' depicting a bell tent, this example with rounded 'B's'. Very good condition, retaining original horizontall tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, service wear to silvered finish.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 54975

A rare original early issue 'Boys Brigade Seamanship proficiency' die-cast nickel badge, in the form of a 'Ship's Wheel' with 'Seamanship' title in relief around the top, centre with 'BB' to fretted centre. Very good condition, retaining original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch, an excellent example.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 54974

A scarce original 'The Royal British Legion, Scotland gold and enamel badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1989, maker’s details "M&B" (Marples & Beasley Birmingham) and official issue number "G 12364". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 54972

A good original 'Butlins 1963 Pwllheli chromium plated badge' with green enamel labels and red dragon, the reverse with maker's details "W.Reeves & Co Ltd, Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 54969

A scarce original 'Butlins 1955 Pwllheli badge'; gilded brass example with light blue background and green border, the centre depicting a 'Welsh lady' wearing traditional shawl and top hat. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 54966

A scarce original 'Pwllheli Butlins 1951 gilt badge' inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Firmin London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 54965

A scarce original interwar period die-stamped brass 'Royal Air Force full dress other ranks collar badge' the original two loop fitting replaced with a substantial pin and hook with safety roller catch fitting. Very good used condition, minimal service wear.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 54962

A large Victorian 1900 period 'Primrose League Decoration of the Grand Star Second Grade'; unmarked star, cut in brilliant silver facets, mounted with gilt Garter inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), surmounted by an Imperial Crown and yellow enamel primrose centre, the reverse with maker's details "T&J B (T&J Bragg Medals Birmingh...  read more

Code: 54960

A rare original First World War period St.Thomas's Hospital lapel badge possibly for war service; gilded brass circular example bearing central hospital crest and title inlaid with red enamel; the reverse impressed with official low issue number "70'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel with minor service wear.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 54959