A scarce original circa 1940's 'Boys Brigade pipers proficiency badge', nickel example with single piercing to longest drone, circular piercing to the B's, solid area between the 'BB' to the front, voided to reverse. Very good condition, retaining original tube pin fittings and flat rolled pointed catch.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 54345

A scarce beautiful pre-war 'Saint Andrew's Cross flag brooch', white saltire on azure blue background inlaid with the finest quality translucent enamelling, flown from a flagpole, the reverse impressed "Silver" and with maker's details " Benzie Cowes". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect and retaining a good percentage o...  read more

Code: 54341

A well designed rare example of an Edward VII period 'Life Boat Saturday Fund' charity fund raiser's badge; pressed gilt metal in the shape of a lifeboat with full crew and 'L.B.S.F 1910' title below, the reverse impressed "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, minor spot of verdigris to top ring and reverse.
Height 31mm.
Width 58mm.

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Code: 54340

A well designed rare complete example of an Edward VII period 'Life Boat Saturday Fund' charity fund raiser's badge; pressed gilt metal in the shape of a lifeboat with full crew and 'L.B.S.F 1909' title below, suspended from its original red, white and blue striped ribbon with ornamental bars and single central pin fitting, the reverse impressed "J.R.Gaunt London". Excellent condition f...  read more

Code: 54339

A scarce 'GMB' trade union badge; chromium plated example bearing 'Working Together' logo 'GMB' inlaid with orange enamel to the outer letters, 'Shop Steward' above and below, upon dark blue enamel ground, the reverse with seeded pattern and a maker's stamp in relief. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, but a scratched surface given it a dull appear...  read more

Code: 54338

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A very good example of a 'Transport & General Workers Union' badge; gilt example with red and white enamelling bearing winged cog 'TG' logo to the centre, flanked by 'Retired' 'Members' bars. Very good condition, retaining original spiral turned pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Width 30mm.
Height with pin 45mm.  read more

Code: 54337

A scarce original 1994 pattern 'Boys Brigade Queen's badge'; a full sized large gilt pentagon designed example mounted with pierced Queen's Crown, the central device bearing 'Sure & Stedfast' anchor over red cross and flanked by 'B B', on blue enamel ground; the reverse retaining pre-2000 horizontal tube joint pin fitting and flat-rolled catch. Excellent condition.
Height 60mm.  read more

Code: 54334

A superb 'Boys Brigade 1914 Hardy Cup' jeweller's made prize winner's medal of the finest quality, in the form of a 'Maltese Cross' fretted in and around the arms and bearing the pre-1926 Boys' Brigade anchor on central shield within a strap; the reverse inscribed "42nd Coy" "Col.Sergt. Wm. T.B.Joss"; bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1913 and maker's details "WHH" (William Hair H...  read more

Code: 54333

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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