WW2 Home Front - Immobile VAD - Attributed to Worcester BRCS
Removed from uniform with wear to the lettering. Reverse attributes this to Worcestershire British Red Cross Society. Issue number to centre sadly no longer fully legible. Scarce
The Volunteer Aid Detachments were split into two classes - 'Mobile' and 'Immobile'. Those classed as Mobile could serve anywhere they were needed, those classed as Immobile would served close to th... read more
16.00 GBP
Scarce WW2 Home Front National Savings Celluliod Tin Pin Badge
A scarce badge made of celluloid and tin with original pin fixing and with no foxing. In very good condition (ignore flash reflection). Circa 32mm in diameter. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front National Savings Enamel Lapel Badge
White Metal and enamel. Enamel in undamaged condition. Pin fitting. Maker marked on reverse Toy & Co, London. Good condition, but some tarnish to reverse. Circa 3.1cm in diameter. Worn from March 1940 onwards.
Jon Mills 'Doing Their Bit', U2 refers.
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8.00 GBP
WW2 Cheshire Corps of Air Raid Patrol Wardens ( ARP ) Chrome and Enamel Lapel Badge
Excellent condition with no damage to the enamel. Back-marked with Manufacturer's name: by Butt & Co Ltd of Chester. Circa 26mm in diameter. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - Rest Centre Service (Air Raid Welfare) Lapel Pin Badge Brooch
An original Second World War period gilt and enamel 'Rest Centre Service badge'. Enamel good but some rust to reverse which has slightly corrupted the gilt edge to the front over the word 'centre', complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt otherwise remains fresh. Circa 2.6cms in diameter.
Worn by local authority staff working in requisitioned buildings, used to ... read more
6.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front National Fire Service ( NFS ) Enamel and Chrome White Metal Cap Badge
Enamel in good undamaged condition, with minor surface wear to the chrome finish. Two original lugs to the reverse and the letter 'M' stamped on the reverse of the King's crown ( perhaps for the maker Miller ? ). Circa 4.7cm tall and 4.1cm wide.
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8.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - Auxiliary Fire Service AFS fireman's / firewoman's cap badge
A good early and original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service cap badge'; die-cast chromium plated eight pointed star, with red enamel 'AFS' lettering to the centre. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings (some bending but functional) and original chromed split pin, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. As also worn by women AFS firefighters.
Circa 4... read more
WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS officially numbered lapel badge H.W.Miller
A good original wartime issue 1940's onwards silver plated red enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W. Miller) official issue number '182859'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint.
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12.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - Bradford Home Guard Proficiency Badge Enamelled Home Guard Badge
An original wartime issue 'Bradford Home Guard uniform badge', circular silvered brass example with blue enamel centre and an embossed bar over laurel sprays inscribed 'PROFICIENCY BADGE', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and two original deliberately flattened loop fittings north and south indicating a style of badge worn on a sleeve. Good condition, no damage to... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve QAIMNSR Medal Badge
A scarce Second World War period full size unmarked silver tippet badge, similar to the First World War but smaller diameter and unusually with retailer's details "Carringtons & Co. London". Very good condition, no ribbon. Circa 23mm in diameter. read more
38.00 GBP