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
15.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - ARP Women's Voluntary Services, Air Raid Precautions WVS Home Front Badge
A very good example of an ARP Women's Voluntary Services chromium plated badge inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details H.B.Sale B'Ham. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings. Enamel in very good condition. Circa 2.9cm tall.
The 'Women's Voluntary Service for Air Raid Precautions' was established in 1938, their title was amended to the 'Women... read more
Set of Five National Savings Lapel Badges, including 7, 10, 15 and 20 Years Service Award Bars Clasps
A set of five, various makers, all complete with original and fully functional pin fittings to the reverse. All in good condition with no damage to the enamel.
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20.00 GBP
1949-1953 Civil Defence Corps, Lady Volunteer Home Front Badge by Fattorini
An original gilt and enamel badge, King George VI Crowned circlet 'Civil Defence Corps' on blue enamel ground, enclosing the 'Royal Lion of England' central device, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Barr St B'Ham." Good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel although shows to signs of wear. Height 26mm. read more
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
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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14.00 GBP
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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22.00 GBP
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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12.00 GBP
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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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