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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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
12.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - WLA - Women's Land Army Embroidered Slip on Slide Shoulder Title
In good condition with bright colours and no moth. Original canvas strip to reverse, however appears to have been sewn in permantly to a garment at some point. Scarce. This is NOT one of the modern reproductions doing the rounds.
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WW2 Home Front For Freedom Enamel Lapel Badge for Skipton, Yorkshire
WW2 Home Front For Freedom Enamel Lapel Badge for Skipton
Small scarce lapel buttonhole lapel badge with no damage to enamel. I wonder if this is the crest for the Skipton Building Society rather than the town of Skipton, Yorkshire. Maker marked to reverse Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Circa 2cm tall. read more
25.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - WLA - Women's Land Army Embroidered Slip on Slide Shoulder Title
In superb condition with bright colours and no moth. Original canvas strip to reverse. Scarce. This is NOT one of the modern reproductions doing the rounds.
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WW2 Home Front - Bowlit Brand Chrome and Enamel Lapel Pin Badge Brooch
A very interesting badge dating from the second world war era when the company made helmets for the war department. It all began with a mechanic in East London. His name was Charles Owen. To escape acute poverty, Charles attended night classes to learn about hat making. In 1911, he made his first tropical pith helmet and started the Bowbilt brand. The early days revolved around manufacturing mi... read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front Auxiliary Territorial Service ATS Official Issue ( Mufti ) Numbered Silver Badge
A good original Second World War unmarked silver badge, the reverse impressed with official issue number "20707". Original pin fixing and c clasp to reverse, although pin fixing could be a bit tighter. In very good condition. 2.3cm tall. read more
WW2 Home Front ARP BOOKLET HOME STORAGE OF FOOD SUPPLIES
A very clean copy of A.R.P Home Storage Of Food Supplies , as issued by " Binns Food Department Sunderland ". Binns was a department store of note in the North East of England. In excellent with just with rust marks to staples.
The irony was hoarding tinned cans was encouraged as it was thought it would be safe from enemy gas contamination. There are some wonderful wartime re... read more
WW2 Home Front - Auxiliary Fire Service Miniature AFS Enamel Lapel Badge
A scarce original circa wartime period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; unusual silver plated brass and enamel example based on the style of the ARP badge. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear, with bruise to crown, silver plating worn back to base.
Height 18mm.
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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 (some twisting and bending) otherwise in very good condition. Circa 4.7cm tall and 4.1cm wide. King's Crown. Complete with cotter pin. Comes with small medium pattern button as worn also by the NFS.
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