WW1 Home Front - Glasgow and South Western Railway War Service badge

A scarce original First World War period '1914-1918 enamel and brass metal circular badge, 'Glasgow and South Western Railway' blue enamel title surround, Crowned 'Railway Service' to the centre on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J A Wylie & Co, London' and official issue number 'W 3197'. Some verdigris to the reverse otherwise in very good condition, complete w...  read more

Code: 68276

WW1 The Wounded Stripe - No 4 Provisional Patent

Complete with backing plate, cotter pin and two original lugs. This is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922).

Wound stripes issued in WW2 were only 1.5 inches in length.

Another available if of interest. Pl...  read more

Code: 66906

WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge

A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed twice with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole, enamel intact. Circa 24...  read more

Code: 68217

WW1 Home Front - Suffolk VTC Cap Badge 1915

WW1 Suffolk Volunteer Training Corps king's crown cap badge with two original loops and maker's table for JR Gaunt London to the reverse. The letters " VTC " and the date " 1915 " backed by a pair of crossed rifles to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel and the " Suffolk " title scroll.

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Code: 67135

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

Code: 67941

WW1 Training Reserve Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce WW1 brass title with two original loops and in very good condition. Height circa 14mm
Width: 22mm.

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Code: 67065

WW1 Home Front Essex Volunteer Regiment VTC Brass Cap Badge

A First World War King's Crown flat-backed brass cap badge for the Essex Volunteer Regiment VTC. Named to Meggy, Thompson & Creasey, Chelmsford. In good condition, some minor staining, but complete with original lugs (some slight bending).

"Meggy, Thompson and Creasey" were not actually a manufacturer's name but allegedly a Newspaper Publisher, perhaps they paid for the badges t...  read more

Code: 65953

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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Code: 67998

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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Code: 67943

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

Code: 66392