c1943-45 WW2 British Plastic King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct Economy Pin Badge
cWWII, a scarce original wartime issue single, King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct including Gallantry- plastic (sometimes incorrectly none as 'Bakerlite') economy issue badge.
In the form of a crowned oval laurel wreath; within the wreath a tablet inscribed 'For Brave Conduct' superimposed on an upright sword all on a red plastic ground, the reverse impressed in relief with ... read more
130.00 GBP
cWW2 Printed Home Guard London '105' / 105th Rocket Anti-Aircraft (Z) Battery Number Unit Designation Patch Badge Shoulder Title & Formation Sign
Rare, printed 105th Rocket Anti-Aircraft (Z) Battery 'LON' (London) combined designation with painted shoulder title and Anti Aircraft Command Formation Sign. Removed from Battle Dress. read more
cWW2 Civil Defence (CD) Printed War Service - 4 Years - Chevrons Stripes Badge Patch
cWWII, C.D. War Service Chevrons. Calico Printers. VGC.
Introduced in February 1944, war service chevrons, which were identical to those awarded to army personnel, were worn on the lower right sleeve of the civil defence battledress and tunics. The designated position (as per ARP Memo 17) was midway between the sleeve seams and the apex of the lower chevron was four inches from ... read more
6.00 GBP
cWW1 Volunteer War Workers Officially Numbered Badge Gaunt London
A First World War period Crowned “VW” Volunteer Workers brass badge, the reverse with embossed maker’s details J.R.Gaunt London and impressed with official issue number. GC. read more
14.00 GBP
c1938 WW2 Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Sliver HM Lapel Buttonhole Badge
cWWII, A.R.P. 1938 dated sil hall mark (c). Button hole fixing (male). GC. read more
14.00 GBP
c1941 British Girl Guides (GG) Brownie Promise Brass Pin Badge
WW2, early issue circa 1941 'Brownie Guide Promise badge', in the form of a gilded brass oval design depicting an embossed pixie. Reverse with pin attachment and 'Girl Guides'. Excellent condition, read more
12.00 GBP
cWW1 First World War period National Reserve Gloucestershire Badge
cWWI, 'National Reserve Gloucestershire' pattern gilt brass blue enamel oval title. Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Buttonhole lapel fitting, damage to the enamel and gilt finish has dulled, overall in poor condition. read more
5.00 GBP
c1935-57 Liverpool City Tramways White Metal Large Button
Large 22.5mm Liverpool City Tramway's button. Introduced in 1935 after the formation of 'Liverpool Corporation Passenger Board' in 1934. This 2nd pattern button was worn on Conductors' and Motormen's tunics. White metal maker marked 'Buttons Ltd B'Ham Trade Mark'. VGC. read more
10.00 GBP
cWW2-1950s Women's Institute (WI) For Home & Country Federation Lapel Badge
W.I. Federation enamel & brass badge by W. O. Lewis (Badges) Ltd of Birmingham. This maker is probably, the most commonest seen. Exact dates of production are unsure but, given the prevalence of this maker mark, it may be from the high water mark of WI membership in the mid-1950s. VGC.
The Women's Institute (WI) was originally formed in Canada in 1897 and according to th... read more
5.00 GBP
c1915 WW1 British "On War Service" Numbered 'Fire Gilt' Lapel Badge
World War I British "On War Service" 1915 lapel badge.
Worn by civilians to indicate they were engaged in important war work, such as in munition ordnance factories. Made of brass, it features a crowned oval with the "Board of Ordnance" shield in the centre.
Made by manufacturers such as J.R. Gaunt & Sons Ltd, London. VGC. read more
16.00 GBP