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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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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8.00 GBP
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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8.00 GBP
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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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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6.00 GBP
Scarce 25 Year National Savings Medal award on card of issue - Essex
Card in poor "as found" condition, but named to Mr C.A. Simmons of Squirrels Heath County Junior School of the Eastern Region (The school is located in Romford, Essex and still there today). The savings badge is in great condition with what looks to be a silver plated 25 year bar. This suggests a saver who started in the 1940s who was awarded a bar in the mid 1960s. read more
12.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front A.R.P. Air Raid Precautions Enamel and small pattern lapel badge
A small quarter size white metal and enamel Air Raid Precautions lapel badge. In reasonable condition with original buttonhole horse-shore fitting, and with no damage to the enamel. Circa 1.9 cm tall. The large ARP badge is not for sale with this lot, but is included just for scale. read more
Control Commission Germany ( CCG ) Enamel Pin Badge
Enamel in good condition with no damage and with original pin fitting and clasp. Circa 2cm tall.
After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a control commission was set up to support the Military Government. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role of "Local Government". it was responsible for public safety and Health, Transport, I... read more
WW2 Home Front Hallmarked Silver Officer's Regular Army Reserve Mufti Buttonhole
King's Crown pattern, with silver hallmarks finishing in letter "0". Made by JR Gaunt & Sons. Dark toned, very good condition. Coll. read more
WW2 Women's Land Army WLA Arm Brassard Cloth - Extremely Rare 9,5 Year Service Version
The ultimate item for your Home Front collection, with red, green and yellow 8 year service markings with three additional half - diamonds giving this amazing lady nine and a half year's service in total. A 1939 to 1950 Land Volunteer. The organisation was wrapped up in 1950. Rationing of course outlasted the war itself. If there was ever a case supporting why these ladies should have r... read more