RMS Orduna (Pacific Steam Navigation Company) Enamel and Gilt Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

SS Orduna built in 1914 by Harland & Wolff for the Pacific Steamship Navigation Company (PSNCo) for use on the Latin American routes shipping mail and passengers. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line during the Great War. In 1921 she went to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, then being resold to the PSNCo in 1926.

In January 1915 Orduna rescued the Russian cre...  read more

Code: 67402

British & Foreign Sailors Society (BFSS) copper medal from Nelsons ship with original presentation case

A piece of English artefact circa 1905 struck to Commemorative the Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar fought by the Royal Navy in their final victory against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies in 1805 and sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society' with obverse depicting an embossed representation of the ship 'HMS Foudroyant' in full sail., the reverse inscribe...  read more

Code: 60751

WW1 Royal Naval Division Drake Battalion Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. Some signs of service wear.

G161.6  read more

Code: 68905

WW1 era Royal Naval Reserve RNR Officers Padded Bullion Cap Badge

King's crown and it has a nice early feel to it, removed from cap. Thickly padded. Some some dulling bullion but generally in good condition. Circa 7.5cm wide and 6.5cm tall including black backing cloth. Central jewel below crown is red. They were worn with blue central jewels from 1920 onwards, red prior to this. Thank you to Markus for the confirmation.

G193.5  read more

Code: 68973

Early Victorian Mercantile Marine Masters Certificate in its origional Matched Leather Case dated 1857 - Cornishman

An original numbered vellum certificate issued to William Pearce born in Milor in Cornwall in 1814, but dated 1857, issued by the Board of Trade and stating he had 23 years in the Mercantile Marine including achieving the rank of Master. A quick internet search reveals he lived at Saint Feock, Nr Truro. He was married to Elizabeth and had seven children: 3 sons and 4 daughters. William died ...  read more

Code: 56334

WW2 Embroidered Bullion Chief Petty Officer ( CPO ) Royal Navy Peaked Cap badge, King 's Crown

White metal anchor to centre, bullion in good condition. has been worn and curved to a jaunty shape to fit cap (stiffened into this shape). No moth. Original waxed black cotton backing. Circa 7cm tall and 5cm wide at crown. Pre 1952. Blue jewel to centre of band of crown indicates this is a post 1920 issue.

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Code: 57491

WW2 Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Gilt Metal Economy Issue CPO Cap Badge

A good original Second World War period Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer economy issue cap badge, silver metal fouled anchor set within a gilt metal crowned wreath, the reverse with black hessian backing. There has an additional tape sewn on for display purposes, easily removed should you so wish. Very condition. Circa 7.1cm tall.  read more

Code: 61998

Early SCC Sea Cadet Corps Embroidered Red on Dark Blue Cloth Shoulder Title

An early title of tombstone style with a WW1 method of manufacture. Most sea cadet corps titles I have seen appear in full rather than abbreviated. Removed from uniform, in reasonable condition.

E33.2  read more

Code: 59744

WW1 - 5th Nelson Battalion Royal Naval Division Brass Shoulder Title

A fine scarce Royal Naval Division other ranks shoulder title with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse (some service wear to these but functional) and some rippling to the title itself but a good worn example.

Westlake No 1612 refers.

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Code: 68656

WW1 Era Institute of Naval Architects & Shipbuilders of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Summer Meet 1914

A scarce enamel and gilt brass metal lapel pin brooch badge with original and functional pin fittings (also seen one with a horseshoe buttonhole fitting).
Maker marked Walker & Hall Sheffield & Newcastle Upon Tyne. There is some surface scratching and marks to the enamel but it is intact. The light blue has overrun slightly during the firing process otherwise in good condition.
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Code: 68720