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WW2 Home Front - Royal Ordnance Factories Fire Brigade Chromed White Metal Cap Badge

WW2 Home Front - Royal Ordnance Factories Fire Brigade Chromed White Metal Cap Badge

A chromed white metal example, underlying brass showing through on the reverse. In very good condition. Only the second I have handled. Rare.

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Code: 68644

125.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front - County of Derbyshire Air Raid Welfare Enamel and Brass Pin Badge

WW2 Home Front - County of Derbyshire Air Raid Welfare Enamel and Brass Pin Badge

An original Second World War circular gilt badge with red and white enamel and title Derbyshire Air Raid Welfare around the Arms of Derbyshire. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.

Coll  read more

Code: 56679

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WW2 Cheshire Corps of Air Raid Patrol Wardens ( ARP ) Chrome and Enamel Lapel Badge

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

Code: 55059

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WW2 Home Front Salvage Steward's Red Plastic Badge

WW2 Home Front Salvage Steward's Red Plastic Badge

Red plastic badge with pin to reverse. Maker's name F&G. In good condition with slight fading to red with age, but no distortion evident. Circa 3.1cm tall. Introduced in 1942, the red coloured badges were worn by part-time stewards appointed by local authorities.

Jon Mills "Doing Their Bit" p179, T4 refers.

Coll.  read more

Code: 55628

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WW2 Home Front - Fire Guard Arm Band Brassard

WW2 Home Front - Fire Guard Arm Band Brassard

This pattern replaced the Street Fire Parties ( SFP ) armlet when fire watchers were renamed Fireguards. Yellow letters painted on to a blue cloth armlet. Some minor cracking to paint, but all intact. Circa 20cm across and 8.5cm tall. Good condition, with no moth, tears or repairs.

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Code: 66500

12.00 GBP

WW2 Original Portrait Photo of ATS plus Sterling Silver ID Tag for 40th Durham Company ATS

WW2 Original Portrait Photo of ATS plus Sterling Silver ID Tag for 40th Durham Company ATS

Came together but cannot prove the photo of the woman is the owner of the ID bracelet tag. A photo taken in Edinburgh in 1943 (dated on reverse). Image not the sharpest but badges easily identifiable nonetheless. The tag has some discolouration from old cellotape but should clean up nicely. It is to a M. B. Harris 40th Durham Company ATS, marked sterling for sterling silver. Scarce.
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Code: 66072

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WW2 Home Front - Women's Plastic Economy Home Guard Badge

WW2 Home Front - Women's Plastic Economy Home Guard Badge

Plastic beret / breast badge with original and functional pin and fittings to reverse. Maker's name A.Stanley & Sons of Walsall and number 1-A. Nice and flat with no distortion and only minor crazing. Normally associated with the women who served in the HG. Circa 41mm in diameter.

Issued from July 1943 and could be worn on left side of a coat or dress, but frequently seen worn...  read more

Code: 66588

25.00 GBP

Cold War / National Service Home Front Volunteer Entertainment Services (VES) Northern Command Lapel Pin Enamel Badge

Cold War / National Service Home Front Volunteer Entertainment Services (VES) Northern Command Lapel Pin Enamel Badge

A post WW2 home front badge in white enamel and chrome, with original pin fitting and maker marked Fattorini Bradford. Some wear to the enamel in the form of some light scratches, but not damaged, and otherwise in good condition. Circa 2.7cm across. Scarce. Based on the second pattern Formation Sign for the Northern Command - East and West Riding Area (see my item 59803), which was authorised...  read more

Code: 56884

35.00 GBP

WW2 Home Front  - Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) GVI Brass Cap Badge

WW2 Home Front - Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) GVI Brass Cap Badge

Die-stamped brass with original slider to the reverse. Good condition. King's Crown. Scarce.

Comm DaMc (423)  read more

Code: 67784

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WW2 Home Front  - Soldiers, Sailors and Airmens Families Association (SSAFA) Enamel and Silver Plated Lapel Pin Badge Brooch - King's Crown

WW2 Home Front - Soldiers, Sailors and Airmens Families Association (SSAFA) Enamel and Silver Plated Lapel Pin Badge Brooch - King's Crown

In good worn condition, a few marks and rubbing to silver plate to front and but enamel intact and undamaged. Original and functional pin fitting and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 33mm tall.

Comm BoHa (548)  read more

Code: 68379

10.00 GBP