Thirteen original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service AFS uniform buttons'; 8 large nickel examples with maker's details 'ED Gill Birmingham', a further 2 large nickel by 'Buttons Limited Birmingham' and 1 small nickel epaulette buttons by 'Buttons Ltd, 2 small chromium plated epaulette buttons by 'Buttons Ltd B'Ham'. Good condition.  read more

Code: 66641

A scarce original possibly wartime circa 1941 to 1948 large circular black felt cloth uniform breast badge with red embroidered 'NFS 12' for the 'National Fire Service Stevenage fire force area'. Good used condition, with evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter Approx 74mm.
The Auxiliary Fire Service was formed in 1938 from unpaid part-time volunteers to supplement ...  read more

Code: 66640

A scarce original wartime issue Hertford volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS LUTON' on navy cotton twill backing, this been worn on the breast of the overall, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 98mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 1938...  read more

Code: 66639

A scarce original wartime issue Hertford volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS LUTON' on black felt wool backing, this been worn on the breast of the tunic uniform, the reverse with partial black paper lining. Good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 95mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in...  read more

Code: 66638

A scarce original circa 1945 late war period 'Womens Land Army 6 year service armband'; full length yellow felt armlet with green overlay to the centre bearing yellow embroidered crowned 'WLA' to centre. Good condition, with original button fasteners, some old moth holes right side to yellow felt.
The WLA had originally been set up in 1917 but disbanded at the end of the First World War....  read more

Code: 66636

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A scarce original circa pre-war period Irish 'Belfast Tramways Department pin badge'; small gilt red enamel oval title, inner white title 'School Badge Not Transferable', impressed with official issue number '1837' to centre on plain gilt ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works, Birmingham' (an address format used between 1933 and 1939'. Very goo...  read more

Code: 66635

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A scarce original First World War period '1914 Citizens Training League Gateshead VTC badge' gilt red enamel title surround 'C.T.L 1914', the centre bearing an embossed embattled gate on a shield with goat's head crest with motto 'Caput Inter Nubila Condit'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter approx 26mm.
On the 6th of August 1914 two ...  read more

Code: 66634

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A scarce original early period Scottish County 'British Red Cross Society County of Dumfries gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'J.R Gaunt London' and impressed with recipient number and name '626 MAJ. GEN. SIR GEOFFREY BARTON. K.C.V.O,'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 49m...  read more

Code: 66633

150.00 GBP

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A rare original end of war period 'The Tanks Association lapel badge', superb gilt oval example inlaid with the Regimental Colours, brown, red and green enamel, the central bar depicting a First World War finely detailed gilt embossed tank; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'FATTORINI BRADFORD'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 66632

A scarce original 'British Red Cross Society County of Hampshire cap badge'; gilt and enamel example the reverse with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 66631

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa late Victorian early Edwardian period superb example of a 'Sunbeam Cycle & Athletic Club pin badge', well designed gilt and enamel example bearing rays of sunlight, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Vaughton Birmm'. Very good condition, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 66630

60.00 GBP

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A good original early turn of the 20th century 'Metropolitan Police Whistle and chain bearing issue number '37661' untested. Very good condition with clear stamping.  read more

Code: 66629

A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Air Force badge'; gilt brass oval example, the centre bearing Crowned RAF eagle above a tablet with officially impressed number '18134', the reverse with maker"s details 'J.R.Gaunt. London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 33mm.
Worn as an official identification for civilians 'On Government Work' servi...  read more

Code: 66628

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1943 period 'T.S.S.California souvenir pin badge', in the form of a white enamel ships wheel the centre mounted with the 'Anchor Line' shipping line swallow tail flag. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact but very minor hairlines cracks to flag, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 27mm.
T.S.S. California was steam turbine ocean liner b...  read more

Code: 66626

A scarce original Women's Voluntary Service South West Bristol staff badge'; maroon silk embroidered 'REGION 7' on grey felt cloth backing. Very good condition, removed from uniform. Width approx 81mm.
Introduced in 1943 for staff working in the Civil Defence regional headquarters.  read more

Code: 66623

45.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL bronze 'Ulster Volunteer Force lapel badge' for Antrim County Ireland, with well defined details; the reverse impressed with official low issue number 'A9995' and 'REGd 624076' a registration, design and patent date of 1913; Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 63151

280.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1920's 30's period 'I B F small double sided lapel stud badge' inlaid with white enamel and depicting a 'Fly'; the reverse bearing a stud fitting with an embossed 'IBF' logo. Good condition, minor crazing to the enamel. Size approx 18 x 8mm.
The IBF is 'a secret and sacred fraternal organization devoted to the up life and downfall of serious drinkers.'  read more

Code: 66621

A scarce original wartime period 'Nottingham Services Comforts Fund home front pin badge'; silver plated blue enamel title circlet, the centre depicting a ball of wool and crossed knitting needles on red enamel ground within 'Voluntary Knitter' scrolls; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fi...  read more

Code: 66620

A scarce original circa pre 1931 period ' A.J.S. advertising lapel badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with dark blue enamel and bearing an early style logo; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'B'HAM MEDAL CO. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, small surface scuff mark right lower edge. Width 29mm.
'A. J. Stevens & Co. Ltd' was a manu...  read more

Code: 66619

A scarce original 'National League of Airmen 1935 badge' in the form of a gilt metal aeroplane inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details 'Caxton Name Plate MFG.Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Wingspan 29mm. Length 21mm.
The National League of Airmen was created in 1935 by Lord Rothermere, Britain's first Sec...  read more

Code: 66618

45.00 GBP

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