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

Code: 2045

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

Code: 2044

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

Code: 1986

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

Code: 1984

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

Code: 1966

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

Code: 1962

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

Code: 1863

cWW2 Navy Army & Air Force Institutes (NAAFI) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch

cWWII, N.A.A.F.I. early Wartime worn on jackets shoulder straps. VGC.

Ref: BoBD 1804 & Fig 186. p.333.

NAAFI was established in 1920 to run canteens and recreational facilities for British service members.  read more

Code: 1853

cWW2 Women's Voluntary Service (WVS) Overseas Shoulder Title & Lower Arm Cloth Badge Patch

cWWII, W.V.S. Overseas and Civil Defdence lower arm patches removed from overcoat uniform. GC.  read more

Code: 1823

2nd Phase c1953 Home Guard (HG) Mufti Lapel Badge

H.G. cold war period official issue lapel badge. Small white metal Crowned Order of the Garter bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' motto, with embossed 'HG' initials to the centre, the reverse complete with original lapel horseshoe style fitting to be worn by a gentleman member in his civilian attire. Very good condition.

Height 26mm.


Home Guard buttonhole ...  read more

Code: 494