Athletes Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge
A good original First World War period 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilded brass oval example, depicting crossed rifles within dark blue enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini, Bolton'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, slight spot of verdigris otherwise gilt... read more
WW1 National Motor Volunteers (VTC) Brass One Piece Shoulder Title - Gaunt
WWI brass shoulder title " NM / Volunteers " with two original loops and bearing makers details for JR Gaunt London to the reverse. Formed in WWI and administered by the Army Service Corps.
Westlake No 463 refers.
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WW1 - OVTC Oxford Volunteer Training Corps Metal Shoulder Title
A scarce and unusual curved bronze shoulder title with two original flat style hoop loops to the reverse. Until specific VTC shoulder titles are scarce and this particular variety does not appear to be listed in Westlake. A bit grubby but will clean up.
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WW1 Home Front - South London Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet
WW I brass cap badge with two original loops (slightly bent) and maker's tablet for JR Gaunt London to the reverse. The monogram and date, "VTC 1915 " backed by a pair of crossed rifles to the centre of a crowned laurel wreath above the scroll, "South London ". In very good condition. Scarce.
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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
WW1 London Volunteer League of the British Empire White Metal Lapel Button Hole Badge
A small white metal badge with lapel button, circa 26mm tall and maker marked M Lewis & Co, New Bond Street London. It also has a small suspension ring to the reverse of the crown.
The league was short-lived. I have also seen it described as the Victory League. read more
Peace - WW1 era Peace Sweetheart Pin Badge Brooch incorporating a bullet
A rather incongruous sweetheart brooch with a dove in brass and enamel attached to a white metal bullet head. Circa 3.8cm wide. Small chip to enamel. Safety pin fitting is in good condition and fully functional.
Please note unable to post outside of the UK.
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Rare and Unusual Airship Wreckage Brooch Dated 1916 - Zeppelin
Fabricated from a bracing wire terminal, engraved " Airship 1916 " and silver plated. Original fixing pin and C clasp. Slightly tarnishing, but otherwise in very good condition. Circa 6.4cm long. A WW1 aviation item.
A148
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WW1 Ostend Ostende Belgian Town Souvenir Battle Bayonet Pin Brooch Badge
Mother of Pearl ( MOP ) handle, wear to silvered parts and blade, but pin strong and original and otherwise in excellent condition. Circa 4cm long.
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WW1 On War Service 1915 Munition Workers Home Front Numbered N 20653 Badge by J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London
An original First World War official On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge, Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the Board of Ordnance shield; the reverse with maker's embossed "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London" "N" and impressed with official issue number "20653". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, but gilt now absent. Circa 43cm tall.
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