RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron 1948 silver Royal Air Force badge

A rare original 1940's 'RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron' fine quality large silver and enamel badge, depicting a cockatrice, with Latin motto "Tertius primus erit" (The third shall be the first), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1948 and maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to...  read more

Code: 54327

COHSE the health care union Branch Chairperson badge

A good 'COHSE' Branch Chairperson large chromium plated circular badge inlaid with purple enamel, the centre bearing the logo of the 'Confederation of Health Service Employees' and title inscribed "COHSE The Health Care Union", the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating roller safety catch, no damage to the enamel.read more

Code: 54321

Wapping Dispute 1986 News International SOGAT NGA AEU union badge

A scarce trade union badge for the 'Wapping Dispute 1986 - 1987', the combined union's initials are for the 'Society of Graphical & Allied Trades', 'National Graphical Association', Amalgamated Engineering Union' and 'National Union of Journalists'; within the titled surround, a policeman with riot gear, police shield and raised truncheon. Very good condition, retaining original pin fit...  read more

Code: 54320

NUM Yorks Area 1985 Miners Strike trade union badge

A good 'National Union of Mine Workers Yorkshire Area Miners' Strike 1984 -1985' gilt plated circular badge, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini". Very good condition, retaining original pin and butterfly catch, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 19mm.
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Code: 54319

NUM North Western Area miners trade union badge

A good circa 1960's 'National Union of Mine Workers, North Western Area' chromium plated badge; oval example with title band inlaid with red enamel, the centre depicting a miner's helmet amd pick in front of pithead, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St. B'Ham". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
26mm x 15mm.
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Code: 54318

United Road Transport Workers trade union badge

A scarce circa 1950's 'United Road Transport Workers of England' trade union badge; circular brass example with title circlet inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing the intertwined letters 'URTW' upon a dark blue enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld. 36 Barr St. B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the ena...  read more

Code: 54316

National Union of Sheet Metal Workers & Braziers trade union badge

A scarce early circa 1920's 'National Union of Sheet Metal Workers & Braziers' trade union badge; circular gilded brass example with title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting hammer and tongs symbol within a laurel wreath, upon a white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, gilt...  read more

Code: 54315

UCW Post Office District Organiser 1972 hallmarked silver badge

A good quality scarce 'Post Office and Telecommunications' trades union badge in the form of a caduceus with 'UCW' initials inlaid with red enamel, mounted on a circular backing bearing ''District Organiser' title in black; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1972 and maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Son). Very good condition, retaining original spiral turned pi...  read more

Code: 54313

UCW Post Office Regional Secretary 1989 hallmarked silver badge

A good quality rare 'Post Office and Telecommunications' trades union badge in the form of a caduceus with 'UCW' initials inlaid with red enamel, mounted on a circular backing bearing ''Regional Secretary' title in yellow; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1989 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini). Very good condition, retaining original spiral turned pi...  read more

Code: 54312

Union of Construction Allied Trades and Technicians 50 Years badge

A good 'UCATT' trades union badge; chromium plated six pointed star shaped example, the centre bearing united chain and '50 Years, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 54311

Trades Union Congress Centenary 1968 TUC 100 Badge

A good 'Trades Union Congress Centenary 1868 - 1968 badge; rounded square gilded metal example, the centre bearing "TUC I00" over laurel spray, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
20mm x 21mm.  read more

Code: 54310

National Union of Teachers Aldershot & Farnborough President Badge

A very good quality, unmarked possibly silver gilt pre 1974 'National Union of Teachers badge'; oval bearing Latin motto 'Fac et Spera' (Do and hope), mounted by a 'Lamp of Knowledge' with 'President' scroll above and further scroll to the bottom 'Aldershot & F'Bbo' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the center, the badge is complete with red, whi...  read more

Code: 54309

Referees & Judges Amateur Boxing Association union badge

An early pre war 'Referees & Judges Association A.B.A Amateur Boxing Association badge; the circular gilded metal example with title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting the scales of justice symbol on white enamel ground with 'R&JA logo below. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains bright, no damage to the enamel, some very minor surfa...  read more

Code: 54306

National League of Airmen 1935 badge with Sunday Newspaper Receipt

A scarce 'National League of Airmen 1935 badge' in the form of a silver plated aeroplane inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Roden London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Wingspan 28mm.
Length 20mm.

Accompanying this badge is a rare applicant receipt ...  read more

Code: 54303

RNLI 100 Years of Heroic Service 1924 centenary fundraising badge

A scarce 1924 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' paper flag day badge commemorating a '100 Years of Heroic Service'. Very good condition, retaining flap and original pin, now a little rusty.
Diameter 37mm.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution was founded March 4 1824.  read more

Code: 54302

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