WW1 era 3D three pence 1913 dated silver coin - obverse engraved with the Lords Prayer in 14 lines!
Popular in the WW1 as gifts to the troops, a superbly detailed 3D (three old pence) silver coin which as been adapted to carry a completely legible engraving of the full length version of the Lords Prayer. At only circa 16mm in diameter, this is an incredibly skilled and time consuming piece of craftsmanship. One can only hope that the soldier, sailor or airman to whom it was given came safel... read more
WW1 Home Front - 1914 European War Patriotic Bronze Fob Medallion
A nicely detailed patriotic medallion or fob, blank reverse. The British lion to centre, flanked by symbols for France and Russia, the alllies or entente cordiale.
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Veteran Reserve Surrey Bronze Mufti Lapel Badge
A pre WW1 Veteran Reserve Surrey home front badge, the reverse impressed with "REG No 570574" (a registered design of 1910). Very good condition, complete with original large round buttonhole fixing. Circa 4.8cms in height. In good condition.
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Rare UVF Badge
Proficient UVF badge. Marked TYRONE REG. Blue border indicated proficiency in both arms and foot drilling. UVF For God and Ulster.
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WW1 Home Front - Northern (London) Polytechnic VTC Imperial Service Corps Company Bronze Cap Badge Dated 1915
A large bronze die cast cap badge of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. Some distortion to the wreath on account of some twisting to the lugs which are a bit squashed but functional. Makers tablet JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown. The relevance of the distinction "Imperial Service Corps Company" would have dropped away completely in January 1916 with the introd... read more
South Ossett (West Yorkshire) Tramway Depot Rifle Club Enamel Lapel Pin Badge and Bronze National Rifle Association (NRA) Club Medallion
An interesting pair of items which came together. An unnamed bronze medallion and an associated enamel pin badge. The enamel on the latter is in undamaged condition and the gilt bright, original pin fitting and maker marked Fattorini & Sons, Bradford.
In 1859, as a result of the perceived threat to Great Britain from the large increase in conscript armies on the Continent and esp... read more
WW1 London Volunteer Rifles Vounteer Force 1914 - 1919 Blackened Brass Cap Badge
In very good condition with original slider to the reverse.
K&K Vol 1 No 1652 refers.
D80.3
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45.00 GBP
WW1 Surrey ( High Sheriff’s) 1914 Volunteer Badge 'When The People Willingly Offered Themselves Judges.V.2.' - Royal Naval Division ( RND ) recipient
A scarce original First World War 1914 period 'Surrey 1914 badge'; brass circular example with embossed lettering. Good condition but sadly lacking its original pin fitting the back has been scratched with names of the volunteer. It looks like: "W. Avery, RND, Sutton Rosebury G.A.?". circa 2.1cm in diameter. Worthy of further research.
The badge was designed by Henry Strachey and... read more
V / E York - WW1 East Yorkshire Regiment Volunteers Brass Shoulder Title
A scarce WW1 one piece shoulder title, as issued in 1918. Two original loops to the reverse and maker marked Gaunt London. In very good condition.
Westlake No 897 refers.
B23.7
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WW1 Bethune French Town Battle Badge Brooch Pin Souvenir
Silver washed bronze badge depicting the famous French 75 artillery gun above a scroll with the name of the Northern French town, Bethune. Silver finish worn, but otherwise in very good condition and with original pin and clasp fitting. Circa 2.2cm tall.
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