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A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel 'Union Jack' inset with panel bearing partial Cross of Lorraine' and inscribed 'Resurgam 1940', additional bars top and bottom 'Les Francais de Grande-Bretagne' the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' and impressed with official issue number '4191'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with enamel flaw and surface scatches. Price reflects. Height 25mm.
Code: 60161
20.00 GBP
A scarce original gilt and enamel '1963 Folkestone horse racing club badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '65'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.
Code: 60160
22.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930's 40's period 'Popeye the Sailor Man bakelite cartoon figure' with hand-painted highlights and articulating arm. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor fading to paintwork in parts. Height 45mm.
Code: 60159
25.00 GBP
A rare original circa 1930's "On with the show advertising badge', gilded brass title bar 'Lawrence Wright' inlaid with white enamel from which suspends a blue enamel disc 'On With The Show'. Very good condition, complete with early pattern pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 37mm. Lawrence Wright was a British popular music composer and publisher and from 1924 until 1956 he became the promoter for the record-breaking 'On With The Show' musical at the Pavillion Theatre, North Pier, Blackpool.
Code: 60158
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song badge', gilded brass circlet the centre depicting young lovers sheltering from the rain under a large black umbrella, this example with girl wearing a BLUE dress; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' and 'Regd 783923' a registered, design and patent date of 1933. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm. 'Stormy Weather' a popular hit song from 'The Cotton Club Parade', music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Ted Koehler, Copyright 1933, by Mills Music Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Denmark Street. (Charing Cross Rd) London. W.C.2.'
Code: 60157
30.00 GBP
A scarce original '1964 Butlins Ireland' chromium plated badge in the form of a shield, the centre bearing a harp within two scrolls, all inlaid with pink enamel, the reverse with maker's detail 'Jewellery Metal Co Harcourt Rd Dublin'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 28mm.
Code: 60156
45.00 GBP
A good original circa 1950's period 'Butlin Beavers Club badge', brass circular example inlaid with red enamel, with stylized 'B' in blue displaying title and silhouette of beavers; the reverse with maker's detail "Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works B'Ham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 23mm.
Code: 60155
8.00 GBP
A good quality 'Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences T.V.U. London' badge, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 2000 and maker's details 'Fattorini Birmingham'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 28mm.
Code: 60154
A scarce original 1977 Hexham Park Racecourse horse racing club gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed 'Issued Subject To The Rules of Racing' and official issue number '145'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright and complete with original cord.
Code: 60153
A scarce original 1979 Hexham Park Racecourse horse racing club gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed 'Issued Subject To The Rules of Racing' and official issue number '141'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright and complete with original cord.
Code: 60152
A scarce circa 1950's 'Empress Hall' advertising badge from the pantomime 'Puss in Boots'; a large gilded brass example depicting a cunning black cat in flamboyant clothing, wearing very large boots, the reverse with 1945 to 1954 maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 47mm. The Empress Hall Theatre was situated in Earl's Court, Lillie Road, London.
Code: 60151
A scarce original circa1935 'Up Narkover gilt and enamel pin badge'; small size shield, divided into four, depicting a pick, a shovel, handcuffs and prison uniform broad arrows; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 23mm. This badge relates to the 1935 film 'Boys Will Be Boys' in which 'Will Hay who was a former teacher in a prison applies and becomes Headmaster of Narkover, a public school of roguery.
Code: 60150
A good original 'B.B.C.Radio Circle badge'; gilded brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a clock set at a quarter past five on white enamel ground, with 'North' area fixed scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham" "Regd 779089" a registered, design and patent date of 1932. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with small nick in the 1 o'clock position, gilt finish remains bright. Height 29mm.
Code: 60149
16.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930's 'B.B.C.Radio Circle badge'; gilded brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a rising sun in gold translucent enamel with rabbit and bird on green ground to the fore, with 'Scottish' area title suspended below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt remains bright. Diameter 22mm. Height 31mm. From 1923 the 'British Broadcasting Company' formed Radio Circles, they were clubs for Children's Hour listeners. A membership fee was paid and a badge was given. The BBC decided to end the Radio Circles in 1934.
Code: 60148
35.00 GBP
A good original circa 1930's 'B.B.C.Radio Circle badge'; gilded brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a rising sun in gold translucent enamel with rabbit and bird on green ground to the fore, with 'London' area title suspended below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example Diameter 22mm. Height 31mm. From 1923 the British Broadcasting Company formed Radio Circles, they were clubs for Children's Hour listeners. A membership fee was paid and a badge was given. The BBC decided to end the Radio Circles in 1934.
Code: 60147
15.00 GBP
A good original circa 1999 acrylic badge from the Fancy Dress Range of 12, this example being the Golly Wizard, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '© J. Robertson's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, still retaining its now opened plastic badge. Height 31mm.
Code: 60146
6.00 GBP
A good original circa 1999 acrylic badge from the Fancy Dress Range of 12, this example being the Golly Boy Scout, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '© J. Robertson's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, still retaining its now opened plastic badge. Height 31mm.
Code: 60145
A good original circa 1999 acrylic badge from the Fancy Dress Range of 12, this example being the Golly Roman, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '© J. Robertson's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, still retaining its now opened plastic badge. Height 31mm.
Code: 60144
A good original circa 1999 acrylic badge from the Fancy Dress Range of 12, this example being the Golly Queen, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '© J. Robertson's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, still retaining its now opened plastic badge. Height 30mm.
Code: 60143
A good original circa 1999 acrylic badge from the Fancy Dress Range of 12, this example being the Golly Mermaid, the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '© J. Robertson's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, still retaining its now opened plastic badge. Height 31mm.
Code: 60142
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