A scarce original circa 1940's 'RAF No 19 MU' gilt and enamel lapel badge, with motto "Arf Doeth Yw Pwyll" (Reason is the weapon of the wise). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 54100

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work circular gilt badge' inlaid with red and blue enamel to the surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, mounted with white central title bar 'John Dewsbury & Son Ltd', the reverse impressed with official low number "5". Very good condition, retaining original ...  read more

Code: 54097

A scarce First World War munition workers ornate gilt medal inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged 'Heavy Artillery Gun' with "Speed Up Munitions" title scroll below, the reverse embossed with "The Great War For Freedom 1914 Did His Bit On Munition Work" with "Rd 657674" a registered, design and patent date of 1915. Very good condition, retaining original ring suspension, enamel intact, gi...  read more

Code: 54096

A very rare original First World War circa 1916 'Irish Canteen Workers badge', Crowned gilded brass circlet inlaid with green enamel bearing ''Munition Makers Canteen' title, the central quartered shield on white enamel ground, depicting the four provinces of Ireland 'Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish rem...  read more

Code: 54095

A scarce original First World War period "War Service Central Force" blackened brass badge, Crowned oval title with 'Royal Arms' to the centre, the reverse retaining original circular lapel fitting. Very good condition.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 54086

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A good original 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.G.Collins Newgate St.London" "Warrented Fire Gilt" and impressed with official re-issue number "J 20644". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 54083

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged In The Manufacture of Munition of War gilt and enamel badge' for 'C.Dodson Ltd.', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London". Retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel chip to scroll between Dodson and Ltd otherwise very good condition.
Height 31mm.

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Code: 54080

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work circular Crowned gilt badge' inlaid with red and blue enamel to the surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, mounted with white central title bar 'Cowieson's Buildings', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton" and with "Reg.638232" a regi...  read more

Code: 54078

A rare original example of a 'Volunteer Civil Force' small gilt and enamel lapel badge, depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon' atop a central device with conjoined letters "VCF" inlaid with blue and white enamel within a laurel wreath with motto "Law and Order" below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect e...  read more

Code: 54076

A scarce original 'Butlins 1957 Pwllheli badge' chromium plated red shield with yellow enamel labels, the reverse with maker's details "W. Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 54073

A scarce original '1964 Butlins Pwllheli brass badge' with red enamel label and dragon, the reverse with maker's details "W. Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect enamel.
Height 26mm.
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Code: 54066

A good 'Boys Brigade Leadership Proficiency Activity Award badge', chromium plated with bubble finish (clear epoxy resin dome), the reverse retaining original bar brooch fitting, with two flat rivets, original coiled pin complete with safety roller catch. Very good condition. (Light reflections to photograph).
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 54064

A good 'Boys Brigade Community Proficiency Activity Award badge', chromium plated with bubble finish (clear epoxy resin dome), the reverse retaining original bar brooch fitting, with two flat rivets, original coiled pin complete with safety roller catch. Very good condition. (Light reflections to photograph).
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 54063

6.00 GBP

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A cleverly designed example of a 'National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives gilded brass badge' issued in 1963 in the form of two high heeled shoes one inlaid with black enamel the other in yellow and placed heel to heel enclosing the letters "NUBSO" on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, very minor service wear to gilt f...  read more

Code: 54058

A scarce original early example of a 'National Union of Boot & Shoe Operatives lapel badge', large circular gilded brass badge inlaid with dark blue and light blue enamel and bearing an embossed brass vintage ladies shoe to the center, the reverse with maker's details "T. Fattorini Bolton" and Registered Design and Patent Number "REG638232" (1914). Very good condition, complete with ori...  read more

Code: 54057

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A scarce early example of a 'National Union of Blastfurnacemen lapel badge', large gilded brass shield inlaid with blue and white in enamel and bearing an "NUB" cypher to the center, the reverse with embossed maker's details "Souvenir MFG Co B'Ham" (Souvenir Manufacturing Co Ltd, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting and perfect enamel, gilt remains...  read more

Code: 54056

A very good example of a gilded brass and enamel 'T.U.C Award' badge 'For Services in Organising' the reverse embossed with maker's details "Martin Hall & Co Ltd Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.
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Code: 54052

A good early example of a gilded brass and enamel 'Amalgamated Union of Building Trades Workers lapel badge', the reverse embossed with maker's details "Frank Cobb & Co, Sheffield". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 22mm.
Width 19mm.  read more

Code: 54051

A good early small size example of a gilded brass and enamel 'National Union of Printing, Bookbinding & Paper Workers lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original ornate slider buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 21mm.
Width 19mm.  read more

Code: 54050

A good early example of a gilded brass and enamel 'National Union of Printing, Bookbinding & Paper Workers lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original ornate slider buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilding.
Height 26mm.
Width 24mm.  read more

Code: 54049