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

Scarce Post War 1948 Original Large National Savings Poster

Thin paper typical of austerity of post war, with some minor tears. Some creases which will press out if framed. For comparison I have included a normal size postcard, to give you an idea of its size(this is not included). It depicts uniforms of the army, with the strap line "They are serve who save" - you did not have to be in uniform to serve your country. Very colourful and attractive. Will ...  read more

Code: 56204

WW2 Home Front - Darby and Joan Club W.V.S. Enamel Pin Badge

Enamel in good condition with no damage. Original pin and c clasp. Maker on reverse is Vaughton's Limited, Birmingham. Minor surface wear. Circa 24mm in diameter.

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Code: 56680

WW 2 Home Front - 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Male Warden's Badge - Letter A - Maker marked Robert Jay

Early pattern, Air Raid Precautions Male Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge. A good early badge, dark toned condition with original horsehoe fitting, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 ( letter A ) and with maker's details "R.J" (Robert Jay).

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Code: 56585

WW2 Free Czechoslovak Army badge by English maker H.W.Miller

A scarce original circa 1940 'Free Czech Army badge'; oxidised sliver plated example (mainly worn off to front), Upper part of badge formed by shield with Czechoslovak state emblem (a lion with cross in shield to its side) topped by words "CZECHOSLOVAK ARMY", lower part by French style helmet with leaves behind. depicting an army tin helmet surmounted by a shield bearing the Coat of Arms of Cz...  read more

Code: 66983

WW2 Large Royal Naval Mine Sweeping Service ( RNXS ) Gilt, White Metal and Enamel Cap badge

Some service wear but gilt bright and two original lugs to reverse. Large pattern beret badge. Embossed with maker's details to reverse JR Gaunt London. No damage to enamel.

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Code: 59751

WW2 Home Front - Fire Watcher Civilian Volunteer Gentleman's Lapel Badge (Type 4)

A scarce original wartime period 'Fire Watcher chromium plated badge' in the form flaming bomb inlaid with red and blue enamel. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel but some light surface scratches from service wear. Circa 26mm tall.

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Code: 66974

WW2 Home Front - Fire Watcher civilian volunteer Gentleman's war worker Lapel Badge (Type 3)

A scarce original Second World War period volunteer war worker's home front lapel badge', crowned rectangular shape silver plated example inlaid with red enamelling and bearing the title 'Fire Watcher'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, slight gap in enamel not present in top right corner otherwise no damage to the enamel, silver plated. Circa 18mm tall and 21mm wi...  read more

Code: 66973

WW2 Home Front - Fire Watcher Civilian Volunteer Gentleman's War Worker Lapel Badge (Type 2)

A scarce original Second World War period gilt example, in the form of a rope edge oval 'Fire Watcher' title to the centre on red enamel ground, surmounted by the 'all seeing eye' seated within flames. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel, enamel perfect. Circa 23mm tall.

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Code: 66971

Scarce WW2 vintage Army Cadet Force ( ACF ) Mufti Brass Lapel Badge

Circa 1942-1952, worn by both officers and boys when not in uniform. In good condition.  read more

Code: 55961