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A scarce original Great War period women workers pin badge in the form of a large die-cast oxidized silver plated framed oval resting in laurel sprays, with ribbon title scroll below 'Joan of Arc Hostel 1916', the centre depicting an embossed figure of the Saint holding her sword. Very good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fittings, minimal wear to silver plating. An excellent example. Height 52mm. During the First World War the 'Joan of Arc Hostel Plumstead London' was one of several hostels to accommodate the women workers from Royal Arsenal Woolwich munition factory.
Code: 62502
60.00 GBP
A good original First World War period official war workers gilt brass badge, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'Mappin & Webb Ltd Sheffield & London' the letter 'R' and official issue number '22043. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains bright, an exceptional example. Height 43mm.
Code: 62501
20.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War official issue 'On War Service 1916 womens munition workers badge' in the form of a brass triangle, George V Crown to voided centre with 1916 below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd. London' and official issue number '452536'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Height 39mm.
Code: 62500
30.00 GBP
A rare original Boer War commemorative souvenir in the form of a miniature size 'Defence of Mafeking' silver medallion, the obverse depicting a head and shoulder portrait of a uniformed Baden-Powell with binoculars, the reverse with well defined scene of the 'Soldiers of the Queen' with horses and guns in relief inscribed 'JUSTICE & EMPIRE' with maker's details 'S&S' (Spink & Son) in turn mounted on a unique jeweller made suspension bar, made from a single halved bullet head, secured end to end by an unmarked silver backing and central band, originally silver plated (now with rust showing through) engraved 'MAFEKING SIEGE 1899 - 1900'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Medal Diameter 22mm. Bar Width 62mm.
Code: 62499
150.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1967 to 1971 short lived 'Brownie Guides chromium plated skeleton issue promise badge' in the form of a pixie within a voided trefoil surround, the reverse impressed 'Girl Guide'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting with safety roller catch in good working order. Height 20mm.
Code: 62498
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'Lord Mayor of Leicester RAF Benevolent Fund Appeal celluloid tin button badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 62497
55.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society County of Surrey cap badge'; gilt brass and enamel example the reverse complete with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish. Height 36mm.
Code: 62496
A scarce original 'Registered General Nurse Scotland silver and enamel badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1947, maker's details Brook E'Burgh' and inscribed 'M.S.Logan A24890'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 26mm.
Code: 62495
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1947 period 'Blackburn Royal Infirmary trained nurse badge' in the form of a cross inlaid with blue enamel, the central recessed disc, bearing a red enamel cross on seeded backing, with arched scroll inscribed with Biblical text 'The Lord that healeth thee'; the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and privately engraved with name and the year 1947. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, an old incorrect replacement pin fitted which has been bent to secure more leverage, service wear to enamel. Height 26mm.
Code: 62494
75.00 GBP
A scarce original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt lapel badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel to solid centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, manufacturers minor flaw to the enamel. Height 21mm.
Code: 62493
A scarce original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt lapel badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with dark blue enamel to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 20mm.
Code: 62492
A rare original circa 1963 to 1969 short lived period 'London Transport Board unmarked silver pass' issued to senior staff as a means of identifiction, to provide them with free travel on railway underground, bus and coach services; the obverse displaying an embossed 'Griffin' over three tier 'London Transport Board'; the reverse with bold underlined 'PASS' and engraved 'R.D.Smith S.235'. Good used condition, complete with original large suspension ring, to attach to watch chain. Diameter 43mm.
Code: 62491
320.00 GBP
A good original '2011 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19' 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official issue number '4724'. Very good clean condition, enamel perfect, complete with original cord. 'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.
Code: 62490
15.00 GBP
A scarce ORIGINAL circa post 1954 period 'Royal Yacht gold wire embroidered full length ribbon, bearing a Queen Elizabeth II Crown, in good used condition and tied in an bow for many years, two pin holes suggests it was mounted for display at some stage.
Code: 62489
A scarce original pre 1947 period 'Salvation Army Naval Military & Air Force League pin badge'; gilt metal highly coloured enamelled example, depicting an RAF eagle, above a blue enamel anchor, flanked by a Royal Navy White Ensign and Union Jack Flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, a lovely example. Height 32mm. During the Second World War the Salvation Army joined Council of Voluntary Welfare Workers, providing relief to civilians and armed forces in Britain and abroad. In 1947 'The Salvation Army Naval Military & Air Force League' name was changed to the 'Red Shield Services League'.
Code: 62488
40.00 GBP
A good original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Handyman proficiency badge', red embroidered hammer and brush on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 62487
A good original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Swimmer proficiency badge', embroidered diver wearing black swimming trunks on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt. Diameter approx 36mm.
Code: 62486
A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Westmorland lapel badge'; small pattern oval gilt blue enamel title surround, Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliss Bros Birmingham' and official low issue number '140'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 29mm.
Code: 62485
A good original First World War official issue '1916 Munition Workers brass trianglular badge'; George V Crown to voided centre with 1916 below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Wylie & Co. London' and official issue number '198738'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial heavy duty pin fittings. Height 38mm.
Code: 62484
SOLD
A good original circa 1975 period 'Girl Guides WAGGGS world thinking day badge'; gold colour chromium plated circular example, the centre displaying a World Trefoil within a whirling wheel of arrows inlaid with electric blue enamelling. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62483
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