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WW2 Home Front - Observer Corps Officer's Gilt Cap Badge

WW2 Home Front - Observer Corps Officer's Gilt Cap Badge

A scarce original officer's pre 1941 die cast figure of an Elizabethan coast-watcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon resting in a curved scroll inscribed 'Observer Corps'; the reverse retaining two original long loops (some slight twisting from service wear). Gilt finish now a little dulled and a touch of verdigris to front otherwise in good condition with no damage. Circa 4.5...  read more

Code: 66131

75.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) GVI Brass Cap Badge

WW2 Home Front - Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) GVI Brass Cap Badge

Die-stamped brass with original slider to the reverse. Good condition. King's Crown. Scarce.

Comm DaMc (143)  read more

Code: 65656

40.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - Royal Navy (RN)  War Fund / V For Victory Enamel Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

WW2 Home Front - Royal Navy (RN) War Fund / V For Victory Enamel Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

In very good condition with added safety link to top, original pin fittings and marked Sterling Silver. Sterling has not been stamped very well but is just visible. No damage to enamel. Not often encountered.

Comm ErYa  read more

Code: 66523

22.00 GBP

WW2 Original Portrait Photo of ATS plus Sterling Silver ID Tag for 40th Durham Company ATS

WW2 Original Portrait Photo of ATS plus Sterling Silver ID Tag for 40th Durham Company ATS

Came together but cannot prove the photo of the woman is the owner of the ID bracelet tag. A photo taken in Edinburgh in 1943 (dated on reverse). Image not the sharpest but badges easily identifiable nonetheless. The tag has some discolouration from old cellotape but should clean up nicely. It is to a M. B. Harris 40th Durham Company ATS, marked sterling for sterling silver. Scarce.
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Code: 66072

30.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - Immobile VAD - Attributed to Worcester BRCS

WW2 Home Front - Immobile VAD - Attributed to Worcester BRCS

Removed from uniform with wear to the lettering. Reverse attributes this to Worcestershire British Red Cross Society. Issue number to centre sadly no longer fully legible. Scarce

The Volunteer Aid Detachments were split into two classes - 'Mobile' and 'Immobile'. Those classed as Mobile could serve anywhere they were needed, those classed as Immobile would served close to th...  read more

Code: 66156

22.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - Civil Defence Painted Yellow on Black Cloth Arm Band Brassard

WW2 Home Front - Civil Defence Painted Yellow on Black Cloth Arm Band Brassard

An original example, central fold from storage and very minor wear. In good overall condition.

K10.14  read more

Code: 66690

14.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct plastic economy badge 1943 to 1945

WW2 Home Front - King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct plastic economy badge 1943 to 1945

A scarce original circa 1943 to 1945 wartime issue 'King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct plastic 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 Registration Number 'R.D.839943 PAT. APP. FOR'. In good overall condition, co...  read more

Code: 66669

125.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - Fire Guard Arm Band Brassard

WW2 Home Front - Fire Guard Arm Band Brassard

This pattern replaced the Street Fire Parties ( SFP ) armlet when fire watchers were renamed Fireguards. Yellow letters painted on to a blue cloth armlet. Some minor cracking to paint, but all intact. Circa 20cm across and 8.5cm tall. Good condition, with no moth, tears or repairs.

Comm FB  read more

Code: 66500

20.00 GBP

Free French / France Navy, FNLF Cross of Lorraine, Forces Navales Françaises Libres Enamel Pin Badge

Free French / France Navy, FNLF Cross of Lorraine, Forces Navales Françaises Libres Enamel Pin Badge

Kite shaped enamel pin brooch supporters' badge with original pin fixing and clasp. Stamped on reverse registered design 83830 (circa 1941). Circa 3.3cm tall and 1.1cm wide. In good condition with only minor surface wear to the enamel.

Coll  read more

Code: 55365

Reserved

WW2 Civilian Technical Corps (CTC) American radar personnel CTC cap badge

WW2 Civilian Technical Corps (CTC) American radar personnel CTC cap badge

A scarce Second World War chromium plated cap badge, 'CTC" script within an open laurel wreath. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings, an excellent example. Circa 28mm tall.

The Civilian Technical Corps was raised in 1941 after the huge success of radar in the Battle of Britain and the rapid spread of radar installations across the country. Lord Beaverbrook m...  read more

Code: 65723

65.00 GBP