1914 Bronze Medallion commemorating the Mayor of Brussels who resisted the German occupation who was imprisoned in Germany for the rest of the Great War
Maker marked G. DEVREESE, this bronze medallion (circa 2.9cm in diameter) dated 1914 and commemorating ADOLPHE, the Burgomaster ( Mayor ) of Bruxelles who stood firm against the Germans in WW1.
Adolphe Max (1869 - 1939), gained international fame for his resistance to the German occupation. He was elected burgomaster of Brussels in 1909, and in August 1914, when German troops ent... read more
WW1 Souvenir Arras Town French Battle Pin Brooch Badge
An attractive bronzed brooch with gilt and enamel town crest with the letters Arras beneath on a short scroll. Circa 4.2cm wide. Original pin and C clasp fixings. In very good condition, but some minor wear to the letters in Arras.
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Volunteer Civil Force ( Winston’s Bobbies ) White Metal and Enamel Lapel Badge
An extremely scarce small enamel VCF lapel badge, circa 17mm in diameter with original horseshoe button hole fitting and stamped with issue number 307. Also maker marked to reverse JR Gaunt & Son London. Some minor surface wear to enamel but this is intact and undamaged. Only ever seen one other.
The Volunteer Civil Force, also known as Winston's Bobbies formed by Winston C... read more
WW1 - 1916 Home Front On War Service Women's Brass Triangle Pin Badge
As worn by women war workers in munitions factories, a brass triangle with original and functional pin fitting and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd ,London and with the issue number 19852. In good condition.
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WW1 Souvenir Amiens Battle French Town Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge (type 1)
White metal or silver wash finish with Amiens in gold coloured letters on scroll below town crest. Original pin and C clasp. Circa 3.5cm wide. Some wear to pin but otherwise in good condition with some minor wear to the white metal / silver finish.
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WW1 Souvenir Amiens Battle French Town Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge (type 2)
Very attractive design. Looks like a silver wash over brass(unmarked) but fine detail with the letters picked out in a gold coloured wash. In great condition with original pin and fully functional clasp. Circa 3.3cm tall.
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WW1 - Isle of Man Volunteers White Metal Cap Badge ( 7th Volunteer Battalion King 's Liverpool Regiment )
An extremely scarce badge, die struck in white metal with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.2cm tall. This pattern worn 1902 - 1920.
On the 1st March 1884, the Isle of Man Volunteers were redesignated as the 7th ( Isle of Man ) Volunteer Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment). The Territorial Act of 1907 Act did not extend to the Isle of Man, therefore... read more
WW1 Ireland Home Front - Dublin Soldiers Rendezvous Voluntary War Service Enamel Pin Lapel Badge
Rare WW I Irish War Service blue , green and white enamel lapel badge with original brooch pin fitting and makers details for Fattorini Bradford to the reverse. Some crazing to the enamel but no damage. The title "Voluntary War Service " around a heart shape with the Arms of Dublin, four shamrocks,and the titles "Soldiers Rendezvous" "Dublin 1916-17" to the centre. Easter Rising Vintag... read more
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve ( RNVR ) Dover Anti - Aircraft Section Bronze Lapel Badge
Extremely rare WW I king 's crown bronze lapel badge with buttonhole fitting to the reverse worn by the R.N.V.R. Dover Anti-Aircraft Corps from 1914 until 1916. A fouled anchor and the letters,"R.N.V.R." to the centre of a roped circle with the crown above and the scroll,"Dover Anti-Aircraft Corps" below.
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WW1 Home Front - St Pauls Cathedral London Watch ( Air Raids )
Blackened white metal lapel badge with buttonhole fixing to reverse. A rare badge to a voluntary unit formed in June 1915 to protect the cathedral from bombing raids. It numbered 260 men. Reraised in 1939 to do the same thing. Trained to deal with fires, incendiaries and gas attacks these volunteers protected the cathedral during the Blitz of Autumn 1940 to Spring 1941. This one is believed to... read more