WW1 Home Front - Sussex VTC (Volunteer Training Corps) Brass Shoulder Title
The letters VTC intertwined over Sussex. Flat backed with two original D style loops to the reverse. Polished appearance otherwise in very good condition.
The 1st to 9th Battalions of the Sussex Volunteer Regiment became the 1st to 6th Volunteer Battalions of the Royal Sussex Regiment in 1918.
Westlake No 1090 refers.
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WW1 Ambulance Column London Bronzed Collar Badge
A die struck bronzed collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. The Geneva Cross on a shield to the centre of an oval title, " Ambulance Column " within a wreath of laurel bearing the scroll, " London Dist. " Rare.
The badges were issued by the War Office. The badges ensured that members of the Column were admitted to those parts of the mainline railway stations that ... read more
WW1 31st (Tadcaster) West Riding Ambulance Cap Badge
Scarce WW I brass cap badge with the loops neatly replaced by a stout brooch pin fitting to the reverse as worn by the 31st (Tadcaster) West Riding Ambulance Unit, possibly adapted for wear on a nurse's apron given they had female nurses attached to the unit. A voided shield bearing the Arms above the title scroll, " The West Riding 31 ". Rare.
Formerly a Rifle Volunteer Corps. ... read more
WW1 Officers Training Corps (OTC) Mufti Silver and Enamel Buttonhole Horseshoe Lapel Badge
A small attractive King's Crown enamelled unmarked silver lapel badge for the Officer's Training Corps (OTC). Made by J.R. Gaunt, London. In good condition complete with a lapel button-hole fixing. No damage to enamel. Registered design number 627163 to reverse, which gives this design a registration date of between 1913 and 1914.
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WW1 Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd Munitions of War Enamel Lapel Badge
A scarce First World War period 'Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number "34091" and retaining original buttonhole fitting. Enamel intact and in good overall condition. Circa 26mm in diameter.
During WW1 Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co were ... read more
WW1 Lusitania Propoganda Medal in Box of Issue, 5 May 1915
A good cast iron example in NEF condition in original card box of issue. 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. A photocopy of the certificate which accompanied the medal will be provided.
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WW1 Glasgow Corporation Peace Medal 1919
A gilding metal medallion with suspension ring and loop. Circa 4.2cm tall and in good condition. The City Arms of Glasgow to the reverse. Scarce.
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WW1 Home Front Central Association VTC Enamel and Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Badge - Named to Essex VTC Member
A scarce named example, neatly engraved to the reverse "F.E. Wallbank EVTC Aug 15". Gilt and enamel lapel badge with original horseshoe fitting. No damage to the enamel. Minor wear to gilt otherwise in very good condition.
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WW2 British Prisoner of War Relatives Association (POWRA) Enamel & Silver plated Lapel Pin Brooch Badge
Seen some wear, with plate mainly worn off to front. Original pin fitting, fully functional. Enamel with a few marks. Formed in 1942.
"Doing Their Bit - Home Front Lapel Badges" (Jon Mills) p175, Fig R32 refers. read more
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