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A very scarce original early turn of the 20th century 'Church Lads Brigade medal'; gilt example in the form of a Maltese Cross inlaid with blue and white enamel, mounted with the brigades gilt emblem with red cross to the centre, a scarce early feature. Very good condition for age, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, complete with original silk ribbon with additional clasps for 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908 and suspension bar with original pin fiitings. Height approx 110mm.
Code: 63038
40.00 GBP
A very scarce original 'King George V Royal visit to Edinburgh July 1911 gilt badge' in the form of a Tudor rose inlaid with blue enamel with 'GvR' cypher and inscribed 'Edinburgh July 1911'; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Wilson & Sharp Edinburgh'. Very good condition,complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 21mm.
Code: 63037
60.00 GBP
A scarce First World War period small gilt and enamel badge, bearing Crowned circlet, primrose with 'PL' to the centre and title scroll below 'The Primrose League Patriotic Service', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St' and complete with retailers box and card insert with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Medallist Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 27mm.
Code: 63036
45.00 GBP
A good original First World War period 'Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps badge', Crowned oval title, the centre depicting the war goddess 'Bellona'; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and with 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 38mm The Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps was formed in1914, to counter the threat of a German invasion, it was officially recognised by the War Office. It was suspended in 1918, and officially disbanded in January 1920.
Code: 63035
12.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Cyclists Touring Club York Rally 1963 badge', gilt metal shield inlaid with pale blue enamel bearing yellow 'CTC' wheel logo and diagonal band inscribed 'York Rally'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 23mm.
Code: 63034
20.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1933 to 1939 period 'Stockport Special Constabulary police badge'; large Crowned nickel plated title circlet inlaid with very dark blue almost black enamel, the centre shield bearing the Arms from Stockport; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (a manufacturers mark used between 1933 and 1939). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, nickel finish remains bright. Height 40mm.
Code: 63033
A scarce original wartime period 'National Union of Railwaymen recruitment celluloid tin button badge' red, green and white example with hand waving a flag 'N.U.R' initials and dated 1940. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, service wear and surface scratches. Diameter approx 26mm. Some button badges were issued from 1937 to 1940 as a means of identifying members on a given day. Anyone not wearing one was presumed not a member and approached to join. SEE: TRADE UNION BADGES By Trevor Pritchard.
Code: 63032
SOLD
A scarce original wartime 'For Victory' gilt badge, dark blue enamel title circlet with 'V' lodged through the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to the enamel and gilt finish. Height 20mm.
Code: 63031
A rare ORIGINAL Second World War period official pattern 'RAF Pathfinder badge'; gilded brass eagle wing nicely toned and retaining the correct original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch with straight edge. Very good condition. Wingspan 54mm. The RAF pathfinder badge was worn above left breast pocket. It was strictly forbidden for aircrew to actually wear this badge when on operations in case they fell into German hands, taken prisoner and identified.
Code: 63030
A rare original King George VI period 'RAF No 1 Fighter Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting a winged numeral '1' and Latin motto ' In omnibus princeps' (First in all things), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example. Height 33mm.
Code: 63029
A good original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 1 Parachute Training School badge' with embossed parachute canopy to the centre and motto 'Knowledge dispels fear', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 35mm.
Code: 63028
35.00 GBP
A good original circa 1970's period 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly scout promotional badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'R.E.V.Gomm Frederick St B'ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 35mm.
Code: 63027
30.00 GBP
A good original circa 1990's 'Robertson's Golly nurse marmalades and Jam promotional badge', the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish. Height 32mm.
Code: 63026
10.00 GBP
A good original full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title 'British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914 -1918', the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and Latin motto 'Inter Arma Caritas' (In War, Charity). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, complete with its original presentation case with coloured details to the front. Medal Diameter 32mm. Overall Height 81mm
Code: 63025
A very good original First World War period 'Queen Mary's Needlework Guild worker's badge'; gilt and enamel example bearing war service bars 1917 and 1918. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon with Q.M.N.G suspension bar with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 88mm. The Queen Mary's Needlework Guild came into being after just a few days into the Great War, when Queen Mary's issued a letter on the 4th August 1914 through the Press, to the Women of the Empire asking that it might be rendered 'To alleviate all distress occasioned by the War!', which was the purpose of the guild to provide comforts and create articles of clothing and surgical equipment as well as other gifts to the troops fighting for King and Country at home and abroad.
Code: 63024
A good original patriotic 'Primrose League Honorary Dame of the League membership pin badge'; beautifull designed gilt and enamel example bearing the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) and incorporating the Cross of St George and the Cross of St Andrew, complete with retailers box and card insert with maker's details 'Manufactured by W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Howard St, Birmingham'. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, tiny manufacturers infill flaw to left arm. Height 33mm. The motto of the 'Primrose League' was "For God, King and Country". The League was formed in 1883 to maintain Religion, the Constitution and the British Empire. Its whole purpose was to make the world better to live in and to foster above everthing else that love of Country which is the basis of true patriotism.
Code: 63023
25.00 GBP
A scarce original '1914 Prince of Wales War Fund badge depicting the coloured united flags of Britain, France, Belgium and Russia on card insert within unmarked silver fluted surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'TDP&Ss.Ld'. Very good condition, complete with original looped lapel fitting. Diameter 23mm. A National Relief Fund was set up with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.
Code: 63022
A scarce original 'King Edward VII 1902 coronation miniature gilt brass book inlaid with light and dark blue enamel to the front which bears a 'Crown' 'E.A.'Coronation 1902', with embossed decoration and cross to the back. When opening the book via a catch, it reveals six miniature photographs relating to the Royal event. Very good condition, the enamel with minor manufacturers infill flaws to the enamel, hinge and catch in working order, ring a old replacement. Size excluding ring fittings and catch approx 21 x 18mm.
Code: 63021
50.00 GBP
A scarce original 'King Edward VII 1902 coronation miniature gilt brass book inlaid with red enamel to the front and inscribed 'Coronation' Crown '1902', with embossed Royal 'ERVII' Cypher to the back and impressed with 'Rd No 38390'. When opening the book via a catch, it reveals six miniature photographs relating to the Royal event. Good condition, small chip to the enamel and some bruise marks, catch in working order, hinge with one LOOP ABSENT. Price reflects. Size excluding ring fittings and catch approx 18 x 15mm.
Code: 63020
A good original 'Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee silvered finish medal with scarce gilt Cushion, Bible, Crown and Sceptre suspension pin bar; the reverse inscribed 'FEAR GOD HONOUR THE QUEEN' 'To Commemorate The Jubilee Of Her Majesty Queen Victoria 1837 - 1887', maker's details 'W.O.LEWIS BIRMm' 'Rd 62306'. Very good condition, minimal wear. Diameter 39mm.
Code: 63019
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