Peace 1919 - Scarce WW1 Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Badge - Darlington, Eastbourne Ward

A very scarce enamel pin badge depicting the town crest for Darlington in County Durham celebrating end on WW1 with "Peace 1919" below. Minor firing blemishes, but otherwise in great condition for age. Red enamel below the letters "in" in "industria" is missing, but again, this looks like a firing fault rather than damage. Original pin and clasp, fully functional (apologies for camera flash at ...  read more

Code: 56990

WW1 - AAS Anti Aircraft Section ( Royal Garrison Artillery ) Brass Shoulder Title - Tiptaft

A.A.S standing for Anti - Aircraft Section of Royal Garrison Artillery ( RGA), worn by these units during the First World War. Maker marked to reverse 'Tiptaft B'Ham' . It has seen some wear but is in very good condition and scarce. Not listed in Westlake and also not to be confused with the Army Apprentice School, who wore a title with their name spelt out in full.

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Code: 57014

WW1 Home Front - 1915 On War Service Button Hole Lapel Badge

Fire gilt brass, but the gilt is worn away on the front of the badge, but otherwise in very good condition. Maker marked JR Gaunt London.

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Code: 57221

WW 2 Home Front - 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions (ARP), Male Warden 's Badge

Earliest 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 ( Date letter A ) and with maker's details "R.J" (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson). (Thank you to Simon for the correct name).

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Code: 57945

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

Code: 66156

WW1 Home Front - Womens Legion (WL) Brooch Pin Badge

Die struck in bronze. Earlier pattern with wings on the figure of victory. Sadly C clasp is damaged and tip of pin has been truncated slightly otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.5cms tall. Condition reflected in price. No returns on this item. Sold as seen.

(A claret / maroon cloth backing would indicate a motor transport driver. However, no cloth backing present).
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Code: 65838

WW1 Lord Roberts "A Silent Tribute" Memorial Works Medal

In memory of Lord Roberts who died in 1916, a small two part constructed tin medal on original ribbon (damaged and just hanging on). The observe with a portrait of Lord Roberts and the reverse with "A Silent Tribute" to centre and the edge states "Made in the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops, B'Ham"(Birmingham). Interesting and scarce. A forerunner of Remploy Ltd as this was a workshop create...  read more

Code: 66347

WW2 Home Front - BRCC British Red Cross Society & Order of St John CHSS hospital badge

A good original wartime issue British Red Cross & Order of St John 'CENTRAL HOSPITAL SUPPLY SERVICE badge'; silver plated enamel shield depicting the emblems of the joint war organisation, with additional initials 'C.H.S.S.'; the reverse inpressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, slight evidence of service wear but no stress or damage...  read more

Code: 68246

WW1 Tribute Medal - Ashington ( Northumberland ) Silver Watch Fob Medallion

A good original circa 1919 unnamed Great War Tribute medal for the returned 'Ashington Town Sailors & Soldiers' Northumberland. The obverse within a laurel wreath titled circlet an embossed scene of a kneeling Soldier aiming his rifle and Sailor peering through his telescope, with a mine pithead in the background; the reverse impressed 'SILVER' and with unusual makers details 'Ce & Fd Ld' (Cons...  read more

Code: 56259

WW2 Home Front - Women’s Gas Council ( 1935-1953 ) enamel badge

Small at circa 2cm in diameter, with original pin fitting and clasp, fully functional and maker marked H.W. Miller, Branston Road, Birmingham. No damage to enamel.

The Women’s Gas Council ( WCG ) was formed in 1935 to provide a professional and social network for women working in the gas industry. At the time, most women in the gas industry were employed as demonstrators who pro...  read more

Code: 55703