RMS Orduna (Pacific Steam Navigation Company) Enamel and Gilt Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

SS Orduna built in 1914 by Harland & Wolff for the Pacific Steamship Navigation Company (PSNCo) for use on the Latin American routes shipping mail and passengers. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line during the Great War. In 1921 she went to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, then being resold to the PSNCo in 1926.

In January 1915 Orduna rescued the Russian cre...  read more

Code: 67402

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 and the letter 'M' stamped on the reverse of the King's crown ( perhaps for the maker Miller ? ). Circa 4.7cm tall and 4.1cm wide.

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Code: 56206

WW2 Home Front - Auxiliary Fire Service AFS fireman's / firewoman's cap badge

A good early and original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service cap badge'; die-cast chromium plated eight pointed star, with red enamel 'AFS' lettering to the centre. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings (some bending but functional) and original chromed split pin, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. As also worn by women AFS firefighters.
Circa 4...  read more

Code: 66929

WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS officially numbered lapel badge H.W.Miller

A good original wartime issue 1940's onwards silver plated red enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W. Miller) official issue number '182859'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.

Designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint.

K28.3  read more

Code: 66928

WW1 Tribute Medal / Memorial Plaque to Durham Pals - from Manchester

According to the owner, this was given to the next of kin by the mine owners for those employees (miners) who died in WW1. I have never encountered another, but from the design it is clear that a space has been left for customising it to each recipient. In this example it is to a Jonathan Riding, Army Number 16068 of the 12th (Service) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI).
The wood ...  read more

Code: 66069

Hallamshire Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title ( 4th Battalion (Territorials) York & Lancaster Regiment)

Removed from uniform. White on red embroidered shoulder title, glue and paper marks to white hessian reverse. In good condition. Relatively scarce.

D73.2  read more

Code: 59685

QVC Manchester Regiment Militia Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge

A scarce die struck glengarry with QVC and two of two original staple style loops to the reverse (north-south). Sharp detail and rare.

G53.3  read more

Code: 62120

The Manchester Regiment Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. As worn from 1902.

Westlake No 1306 refers.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 65371

WW1 Manchester Regiment Non Voided Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A nicely made example of the WW1 unvoided 'tram-driver" cap badge in bi-metal. Original slider (slightly shortened) and two braising /sweat holes to reverse of scroll. Not a Pals badge, but most likely a WW1 economy issued later in the war. Any information welcome.

This is the pattern with a die flaw running vertically through the shield, which is considered ok, see the follo...  read more

Code: 67777

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21  read more

Code: 57317