WW1 Warwickshire Rifle Corps 1914 (VTC) Mufti Enamel and Gilt Brass Lapel Buttonhole Badge
A scarce early Volunteer Training Corps item, gilt a little dulled but no damage to enamel. Complete with original horseshoe fitting. No maker's mark. Circa 31mm tall.
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WW1 VTC - Volunteer Training Corps Bronze Shoulder Title
A bronze example with two original loops. Has a lovely patina to it. Universal issue to a number of potential corps.
Westlake No 1857 refers.
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30.00 GBP
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers enamel badge - Gaunt
Maker marked JR Gaunt London and reverse of horseshoe fitting with stamped issue number "67152". Gilt bright with no damage to enamel. In superb condition, near mint.
A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilt brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reve... read more
32.00 GBP
WW1 Lusitania Propaganda Medal in Box of Issue, 5 May 1915
A cast iron example, some rust now showing through and this has stained the box liner too but great to find in complete condition in original card box of issue with its original paper certificate. Some wear to box but still presentable. Medal is the British propaganda variety with 5 May 1915 as made by Selfridges for the government, proceeds going to the St Dunstan's blind veterans' charity. ... read more
WW1 / WW2 Queen's (West Surrey Regiment) War Workers Welfare Brass and Enamel Pin Brooch Lapel Badge
An attractive little badge, no damage to enamel, with original and functional pin fittings and C clasp. Circa 24mm tall. Not come across this before. Could be either war but looks more WW1 in terms of design.
Comm ErYa
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WW1 Veterans Corps one piece brass shoulder title
Assumed to be related to one of the various WW1 Veterans' Corps such as the Dublin Veterans' Corps, mentioned in K&K Vol 1 (Page 409). A small bass metal shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Any positive identification, most welcome.
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45.00 GBP
WW1 Territorial Force Imperial Service Volunteer white metal uniform breast badge bar pin clasp
A good original First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel pin badge, worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War. Very good condition, complete with its original substantial pin fittings, a good example.
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16.00 GBP
WW1 Home Front - 1914 Dated Boy Scouts War Service Woven Felt Cloth Breast Badge
The Boy Scouts 1914 War Service stripe was worn above the shirt pocket by those who had served a minimum of 28 days service with at least 3 hours per day during the Great War.
Embroidered in yellow silk is the date 1914 and a king's crown on red felt and hessian backed. Some wear and age to it, but in good overall condition. Scarce.
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28.00 GBP
WW1 Tribute Medal / Memorial Plaque to Durham Pals - from Manchester
According to the owner, this was given to the next of kin by the mine owners for those employees (miners) who died in WW1. I have never encountered another, but from the design it is clear that a space has been left for customising it to each recipient. In this example it is to a Jonathan Riding, Army Number 16068 of the 12th (Service) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI).
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Scottish Naval and Military Veterans White Metal Glengarry / Tam O'Shanter Cap Badge - 1910
A beautifully struck example with two original loops and cotter pin. Has a lovely quality to it. The Veteran Reserve was created in 1910, becoming the National Reserve in the following year. Circa 5cms tall.
See also my item 65535 (sadly now sold)
Bloomer no 345 refers.
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85.00 GBP