WW1 Tribute Medal - Ashington ( Northumberland ) Silver Watch Fob Medallion

A good original circa 1919 unnamed Great War Tribute medal for the returned 'Ashington Town Sailors & Soldiers' Northumberland. The obverse within a laurel wreath titled circlet an embossed scene of a kneeling Soldier aiming his rifle and Sailor peering through his telescope, with a mine pithead in the background; the reverse impressed 'SILVER' and with unusual makers details 'Ce & Fd Ld' (Cons...  read more

Code: 56259

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 who pro...  read more

Code: 55703

WW1 Home Front- Grahame - White (Aviation) & Co, Weybridge, Surrey, Aeroplane Maker's Mufti Lapel Badge

A scarce and attractive WW1 aeroplane workers lapel badge depicting a winged propeller and aero engine on blue enamel title ring. Pin fixing suggesting it was worn by a female. Enamel in very good condition with no damage. Registered number to reverse is 662525 (which denotes 1918 ) Pin is an old replacement, but still functional. Circa 4.2cm wide.

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Code: 55522

WW2 Birmingham Salutes The Soldier Fund Raising Home Front Celluloid Tin Button Badge

Scarce 'Birmingham Salutes The Soldier', sold to raise funds during Second World War, depicting a Tommy Soldier in helmet. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour reasonably bright but with some extensive foxing. Circa 26mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 54604

WW2 Home Front For Freedom Enamel Lapel Badge for Skipton, Yorkshire

WW2 Home Front For Freedom Enamel Lapel Badge for Skipton

Small scarce lapel buttonhole lapel badge with no damage to enamel. I wonder if this is the crest for the Skipton Building Society rather than the town of Skipton, Yorkshire. Maker marked to reverse Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Circa 2cm tall.

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Code: 55364

Scarce WW2 Home Front ARP Air Raid Precautions White Metal Lapel Womens Issue pin fitting - Marples & Beasley

Large pattern Air Raid Precautions Lapel Badge, in very good condition. Maker marked Marples & Beasley, Birmingham. 3.8cm tall. White metal versions were issued between 1940 and 1943. Scarce to find white metal versions with a pin fixing, as issued to women.  read more

Code: 55302

WW 2 Home Front - 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Male Warden's Badge - Letter A

Early pattern, Air Raid Precautions Male Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge. A good early badge, dark toned condition with original horsehoe fitting, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 ( letter A ) and with maker's details "R.J" (Sir Robert Athur Johnson). (Thank you to Simon for the name correction).

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Code: 56585

WW 2 Home Front - 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions (ARP), Male Warden 's Badge

Earliest pattern, Air Raid Precautions Male Warden 's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge. A good early badge, dark toned condition with original horsehoe fitting, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 ( Date letter A ) and with maker's details "R.J" (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson). (Thank you to Simon for the correct name).

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Code: 57945

WW1 Derbyshire Volunteers of Home Guards Bronze Cap Badge - Maker marked Armfields

A scarce WW1 VTC Cap badge with original slider which is stamped Armfield Birm (Birmingham . Circa 3.1cm tall excluding slider. Minor staining otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail.

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Code: 56918

Cold War / National Service Home Front Volunteer Entertainment Services (VES) Northern Command Lapel Pin Enamel Badge

A post WW2 home front badge in white enamel and chrome, with original pin fitting and maker marked Fattorini Bradford. Some wear to the enamel in the form of some light scratches, but not damaged, and otherwise in good condition. Circa 2.7cm across. Scarce. Based on the second pattern Formation Sign for the Northern Command - East and West Riding Area (see my item 59803), which was authorised...  read more

Code: 56884