Scarce WW1 Russian War Service Brass and Enamel Lapel Badge
Large lapel badge (circa 3.2 cm in diameter), with original horseshoe fitting and maker marked JAW & Co (J.A.Wylie & Co, London). Some minor enamel damage (below the R in War caused by a slight edge bruise and slight flaking above the A in Russian and in that vicinity), but extremely scarce. Marvelous double headed Russian Imperial eagle in a sea of red enamel.
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Memento of the Great War - 4th August 1914 - Tinnie celebrating the Birth of the Treasury One Pound Note or Bradbury!
The gold standard was suspended at the outbreak of the war in 1914, with Bank of England and Treasury notes becoming legal tender as a substitute for scarce gold coins.
The First World War (1914-18) placed great demands on Britain's gold supply: the Government needed gold to meet the costs of the war, and the public tended to hoard gold as private security in this time of uncerta... read more
45.00 GBP
Peace 1919 - Scarce WW1 Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Badge - Darlington, Eastbourne Ward
A very scarce enamel pin badge depicting the town crest for Darlington in County Durham celebrating end on WW1 with "Peace 1919" below. Minor firing blemishes, but otherwise in great condition for age. Red enamel below the letters "in" in "industria" is missing, but again, this looks like a firing fault rather than damage. Original pin and clasp, fully functional (apologies for camera flash at ... read more
35.00 GBP
WW1 Southdown Battalions Association ( Lawthers Lambs) Royal Sussex Regiment Enamel Lapel Badge
A scarce Southdown Battalions Association Lapel Badge , Made up of 11th, 12th & 13th Battalions of The Royal Sussex Regiment. They were commonly known as 'The Lawther’s Lambs', sadly suffering huge losses during WW1. Sadly some damage to enamel at about 2pm (see photo) where top layer has flaked off due to a ding otherwise in very good condition and maker marked Thomas Fattorini Birmingham. ... read more
WW1 Belgian Canteen Token ½D Half Penny - Van Den Berghs Ltd
Van Den Berghs' Glasgow (Lanarkshire) brass halfpenny canteen token, undated. Obverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ ½D". Reverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ ½D". Plain edge. Van Den Bergh's premises were at 20 Spoutmouth, Glasgow and they produced margarine... read more
WW1 Belgian Canteen Token 1D One Penny - Van Den Berghs Ltd
Van Den Berghs' Glasgow (Lanarkshire) brass one penny canteen token, undated. Obverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ 1D". Reverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ 1D". Plain edge. Van Den Bergh's premises were at 20 Spoutmouth, Glasgow and they produced margarine... read more
WW1 St Malo French Town Souvenir Battle Pin Brooch Badge
An attractive silver washed and gold coloured town crest badge for St Malo. Pin is a crude replacement but otherwise in very good condition. 3.3cm across.
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WW1 Silver Hallmarked Watch Fob for 2nd Training Reserve Battalion 1917 ( DLI )
A Durham Light Infantry affiliated unit as it bears the crest for County Durham. Prior to 1917 this unit had been designated as the 17th (Reserve) Bn, the Durham Light Infantry. It was located at Rugeley.
Approx 33mm in height and atttactively engraved. Enamel in good condition. Reverse bears silver hallmarks.
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WW1 - 1914 Warwickshire Pals Birmingham Battalion Vounteers Enamel Lapel Badge
Professionally converted to a pin fitting with horseshoe fitting removed, presumably for wear as a sweetheart. Some slight enamel chipping to the 'A" in " Battalion " but otherwise in good condition. Maker marked to reverse W J Dingley, B'Ham. Condition reflected in price.
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WW1 1915 Cravens Limited On Government Work Railway Rolling Stock War Service White Metal Lapel Buttonhole Badge
A silver plated lapel badge, toned and heavy quality with a wonderful florid design of a quality no less than one would expect from a manufacturer of Pullman railway carriages. The works were based in Sheffield. Circa 26mm in diameter. Original and unusual two part buttonhole fixing to reverse which is stamped with the Registered Design Number 646227 (1915).
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