Aeronautical Inspection Directorate (AID) On HM Service Mini lapel badge - Ladies Issue

A small gilt brass and enamel lapel badge as worn by this civilian organisation involved in the quality control of the aviation manufacturing industry during WW2. Original pin fitting (fully functional) with maker details ‘Roden London’ to reverse. In very good condition with no damage to the enamel. Circa 2.2cm tall.

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Code: 61392

Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) Cast Brass One Piece Shoulder Title, Bugle to Right

A finely cast yellow brass shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Indian made but of a really good and attractive quality.

Westlake No 873 refers.

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Code: 61475

New Zealand 9th (Wellington East Coast Rifles) Regiment Officer's Fire Gilt Cap Badge, King's Crown

Die cast cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse. Gilt in superb condition. See the item below for an other rank's pattern. King's Crown so pre 1952. There was also a QEII pattern. Simply gorgeous. Final photo shows this item alongside the Other Rank's pattern listed elsewhere.

Oldham No 6/96 refers.

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Code: 66191

Cold War Collection of Papers from Cadbury Bournville to those going on National Service

Another example of the philanthropic company Cadbury of Bournville, Birmingham, which comprises a letter dated 1946 to Private Coldicott when on national service, a small Cadbury printed pocket sized red covered booklet (6 pages) giving information to young men going on national service and a programme of events in a leaflet for returning servicemen to this wonderful chocolate making factory. ...  read more

Code: 57421

Trumpeters Proficiency Trade White Metal Arm Badge - Crossed Trumpets

A die cast pair of trumpets, with two original loops, thick brass backing plate and cotter pin. Usually found in brass or gliding metal but these have been nickel plated to give a white metal finish. Possibly civilian organisation, police or colonial. Or perhaps a British Army Yeomanry Regiment with silver insignia. Any information welcome. (Stock photo)

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Code: 67486

Royal Princesses Visit to South Africa 1947 Gilt and Enamel Bar pin badge

Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret featured in side profile on pin badge souvenir. It is rare to find the two sisters depicted together in this way. Good condition and pin original and functional.

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Code: 52577

WW2 Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) Bakelite Plastic Economy Cap Badge - Maker Marked

Grey plastic bakelite with original tabs and maker marked Stanley & Sons, Walsall. What looks like a small burn mark to rear, but does not detract and otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 57176

The Rifles Cap Badge unopened in original Firmin Packaging

Silver plated burnished metal cap badge absolutely mint condition in its unopened Firmin & Sons Ltd manufacturer's plastic bag, complete with cotter pin and quoting NATO stock number.

They do not come in better condition that this! I only have one so get it while you can.  read more

Code: 54809

South Africa - Kaffrarian Rifles Beret Badge complete with Felt Cloth Badge Backing, post 1964

A red enamel and blackened brass cap badge, post 1964 so worn without a crown and mounted on its original felt backing cloth (the correct pattern for this regiment). Two original loops with cotter pin Some glue traces to reverse. Slight hole in the maroon half of the backing cloth otherwise in super condition for age. This format as worn on the beret.

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Code: 68990

WW1 Home Front - Scarce Dundee Women's Suffrage Society War Relief Fund Gilt and Enamel Badge

An attractive gilt and enamel badge which shows the crest of the city of Dundee, 29mm in diameter. It is engraved with 37/2 and has the maker's details on the reverse Rattray, Dundee. It also has an extra loop mounted on it for a safety chain (the safety chain is no longer present). In good condition with only a small bit of surface damage to the surface of the enamel at about 1 o'clock.
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Code: 59942