WW2 Home Front - A.R.P. Women's Voluntary Services, Air Raid Precautions WVS Home Front Badge

A very good example of an ARP Women's Voluntary Services chromium plated badge inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details H.B.Sale B'Ham. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings. Enamel in very good condition. Circa 2.9cm tall.

The 'Women's Voluntary Service for Air Raid Precautions' was established in 1938, their title was amended to th...  read more

Code: 55705

WW2 Home Front - Women’s Gas Council ( 1935-1953 ) enamel badge

Small at circa 2cm in diameter, with original pin fitting and clasp, fully functional and maker marked H.W. Miller, Branston Road, Birmingham. No damage to enamel.

The Women’s Gas Council ( WCG ) was formed in 1935 to provide a professional and social network for women working in the gas industry. At the time, most women in the gas industry were employed as demonstrators...  read more

Code: 55703

Women's League of Health & Beauty Enamel Pin Badge

Circa 3.1cm in diameter, no damage to enamel, white metal (possibly silver plated) dark toned, fully functional pin fitting with maker's details Vaughton's Ltd, Bham. Some black toning to the reverse which could benefit for a clean but otherwise in very good condition.

In 1930, Mary Bagot Stack created the Women’s League of Health & Beauty. Her vision was of “a league ...  read more

Code: 55701

Queen's Crown British Red Cross Society V.A.D. ( Voluntry Aid Detachment) Enamel Pin Lapel Badge

Enamel in good condition with no damage, some dulling to the gilt finish on the crown and some verdigris to the reverse. Original pin fitting and clasp, fully functional. Maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 3.5cm tall.

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Code: 55669

Home Front - Instructor Civil Defence Lapel Badge, 1953 - 1968

A good original post 1953 Civil Defence Instructor's white metal badge with blue enamel, bearing a Queen's Crown. Very good condition, original horseshoe fitting, no damage to the enamel,
Circa 3.3cm tall.

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Code: 55641

Home Front - WVS Civil Defence Women's Voluntary Service Civil Defence Pin Badge, 1953 - 1966

A scarce post 1952 WVS Civil Defence chromium plate and enamel badge bearing a Queen's Crown, the reverse with maker's details "Marples & Beasley, Birmingham". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Please excuse the flash, the badge is very shiney. The WVS became the Women's Royal Voluntary Services in 1966. Circa 2.9cm tall.
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Code: 55640

Home Front - Industrial Civil Defence Service ( I.C.D.S. ) Volunteer Badge, 1953 - 1968

An original post 1952 'Industrial Civil Defence Service' gilt and enamel lapel badge, Queen Elizabeth Crowned circlet 'ICDS' on blue enamel ground, enclosing the 'Royal Lion of England' central device.Very good condition, original horsehoe, no damage to the enamel. Disbanded in 1968. Circa 2.6cm tall.

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Code: 55639

Post WW2 Civil Defence Corps, Lady Volunteer Home Front Badge by Firmin, 1949 - 1952

An original gilt and enamel badge, King's crown above a circlet with 'Civil Defence Corps' on blue enamel ground, enclosing the Royal Lion of England, the reverse with maker's details "Firmin London.". Very good condition, original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel. Circa 2.6cm tall.


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Code: 55630

WW2 Home Front Salvage Steward's Red Plastic Badge

Red plastic badge with pin to reverse. Maker's name F&G. In good condition with slight fading to red with age, but no distortion evident. Circa 3.1cm tall. Introduced in 1942, the red coloured badges were worn by part-time stewards appointed by local authorities.

Jon Mills "Doing Their Bit" p179, T4 refers.

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Code: 55628

WW2 Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve QAIMNSR Medal Badge

A scarce Second World War period full size unmarked silver tippet badge, similar to the First World War but smaller diameter and unusually with retailer's details "Carringtons & Co. London". Very good condition, no ribbon. Circa 23mm in diameter.

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Code: 55417