A scarce original King George VI period RAF Boscombe Down Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishmen gilt and enamel badge, depicting an arrow pointing upwards, grasping gauntleted hands to the fore with Latin motto "Probe Probare" (To test properly), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". A stain to the reverse otherwise very good condition, retaining original pin fi...  read more

Code: 53673

A good original period gilt and enamel badge, depicting two eagles in flight and Latin motto "Ociores acrioresque aquilis" (Swifter and keener than eagles), the reverse without maker's details but with original pin fittings conducive to the maker "H.W.Miller Ltd". Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 53670

A rare original King George VI period badge, depicting a nightjar (a bird which is active at night) and with Latin motto "Ultor In Umbris" (Avenging in the shadows) with embossed details "H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham 18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 53669

A rare original gilt circular 'On War Service' badge for the 'Nero Engine Co Ltd', manufacturer of munitions during the First World War, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel it depicts the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no dam...  read more

Code: 53667

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A scarce original period 'Royal Air Force No 148 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting 'two battle axes in saltire' and motto "Trusty", 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.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 53664

A scarce early large sized gilt and enamel 'British Legion membership badge, the reverse with maker’s details "Birmingham Medal Co" and Registered Design and Patent Number "684409" (1921). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, a few very minor stress marks otherwise an excellent example.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 53658

A scarce early circa 1930's 'British Legion Witney Branch Steward Badge' gold tooled pressed card, original safety pin fitting to reverse, a few rust marks otherwise colours bright and in very good condition.
Diameter 48mm.

The 'British Legion' became 'The Royal British Legion' in 1971.  read more