French Commemorative Medallion of the Inauguration of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Montreuil Sur Mer 28th June 1931
A small brass medallion, circa 23mm in diameter, suspended from a narrow strip of patriotic ribbon. Some staining to obverse and dulling to the finish.
Upon the death of Douglas Haig in 1928, a subscription was set up by the townsfolk of Montreuil Sur Mer for the purpose of erecting an equestrian statue in memory of the Field Marshal and his penchant for riding through the Mon... read more
Rare WW1 National Reserve Bronzed Brass One Piece Metal Shoulder Title Lewisham London - Gaunt
A rare WW1 National Reserve Lewisham brass shoulder title badge, not recorded in Westlake, art deco design and impressed with the makers details 'J.R.Gaunt London' to the reverse. In very good condition and with two original loop fixings. Circa 5.1cm wide.
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WW1 YMCA The War Workers Testament - Pocket Sized
In very good condition with contemporary blue ink attribution dated 1918. and minor page tear on very last page, otherwise a good tight volume of the New Testament in virtually unread condition.
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WW1 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Fundraisers Bronze Lapel Pin Badge
This is a scarce First World War bronze numbered volunteer regimental fund raisers award badge, with the number '2573' engraved on the reverse. A similar pattern but larger, and without the kings crown above the coronet, was worn by A & SH officers on the Boer war slouch hat. Circa 3.1cm tall and with original and functional pin fitting to the reverse. Scarce.
A70.12
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35.00 GBP
WW1 Volunteer War Workers Officially Numbered Badge by J.R. 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 “106859”. Good condition with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 3.1cm tall.
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WW1 - Fine Cotton War Workers Lapel Pin Brooch Badge
A white metal badge for Vital War Work, Fine Cotton Spinners & Doublers, with original pin back fitting. Maker marked Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works, Birmingham and impressed with the number 2366.
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35.00 GBP
WW1 - 1914 On War Service Enamel and Brass Lapel Button Hole
Enamel intact but looking a bit chewed, and horseshoe bent over. Birmingham made. Reflected in price. read more
WW1 - London Telephone Service LTS Air Raids Gilt and Enamel pin badge
White and blue and high gilt enamel large pattern pin badge as issued to those women who "manned" the London telephone exchanges between 1915 and 1918 during AIR RAIDS by ZEPPELINS and German GOTHA Bombers , the latter known as the "Gotha Raids".
Original pin and c clasp, although the latter is a bit bent over and I am reluctant to straighten it so it is locked closed. Slight ru... read more
WW1 - Devon National Reserve Enamel Buttonhole Lapel Badge
Gilt bright but with minor staining. Maker marked J R Gaunt London. Slight twist to horseshoe fitting, but otherwise in good condition with no damage to the enamel other than slight service scratching and wear. 2.8cm tall.
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WW1 Dover Town Council ( Kent ) / Red Cross War Fund Raising Badge Pin Brooch
Scarce bronze badge with pin to reverse, slight twist to C clasp but still functional. Three shields within circlet stating "Pro Patria 1915 - Ville et Portus Dovor". Good condition.
In July 1915 with the first anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war approaching, the Dover town council decided the event should be commemorated by asking the town's folk to perform a specific ac... read more