WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers enamel badge

A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilt brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' and official issue number '24402'. In very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, a few scratches t... read more

Code: 64388

WW1 South Metropolitan (London) Gas Company On War Service Enamel & Gilt Lapel Badge - 1915

A scarce WW1 Home Front lapel badge, on public / war service and dated 1915. Maker marked Vaughtons Ltd, Birm (Birmingham). No damage to enamel. In veruy good condition.

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Code: 64386

WW1 Hone Front On War Service - On His Majestys Work Enamel & Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Badge

In very good condition, original button hole fixing, no damage to enamel, gilt bright. Circa 26mm in diameter. Scarce (I have seen a similar pattern but with red enamel to crown whereas this one has blue enamel in the crown).

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Code: 64853

WW1 Herts (Hertfordshire) Voluntary Aid Detachment VAD badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment Herts badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, a 'Hart' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'JR Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Circa 2.6cms tall.

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Code: 64390

WW2 Home Front - City of London Civic Guard Invasion Defence Scheme Enamel Lapel Badge

A scarce original circa October1942 wartime period 'City of London Civic Guard badge'; silver plated example in the form of the City shield from the Coat of Arms' inlaid with white enamel, bearing a red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter. Some wear to silver plated finish otherwise in good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, maker marked JR Gaunt London... read more

Code: 64370

WW1 Surrey Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) Bronze Shoulder Title

A bronze title with two original loops to the reverse, in very good condition. Not listed in Westlake. Scarce.

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Code: 65317

WW1 W H Smiths Stationers War Service Pin Lapel Enamel & Gilt Badge, 1914- 1918

A rare WW1 'egg' service badge in the style of the WH Smith logo adopted in 1905 and designed by Robert Percy Gossop.

This ‘egg’ monogram served multiple functions. It can be spotted, for example, in store mosaic floors in Monmouth, Fowey and Llandrindot Wells, on oak stall risers in Rickmansworth, on a brass name-plate in St Albans, and even on the wrought-iron bracket of the ... read more

Code: 64385

WW1 National Reserve West Lancashire Mufti Enamel and Gilt Buttonhole Lapel Badge

A good original First World War period 'National Reserve West Lancashire gilt badge' large pattern example in the form blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Circa 3.4cms in height.

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Code: 64731

WW1 National Reserve Lincolnshire Mufti Enamel and Gilt Buttonhole Lapel Badge

A good original First World War period 'National Reserve Lincolnshire gilt badge' large pattern example in the form blue enamel oval title, gilt Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London". Complete with original buttonhole fitting, some slight nibbles to the enamel otherwise in good condition. Circa 3.4cms in height.

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Code: 64732