Blackpool Constabulary Police Chromed White Metal Badge - Kings Crown

A pre 1952 King's Crown chromed white metal die struck example with two imperial thread screw posts with retaining nuts to reverse. These appear to be the original fittings, perhaps worn on a shoulder belt plate or pouch rather than a helmet. Sold as seen.

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Code: 68769

Girls Venture Corps Chrome and Enamel Pin Cap / Breast Brooch Badge

In very good condition with no damage to enamel, with original and functional pin fitting. This example made from chrome with coloured enamels was worn as a cap/hat badge. It is a big badge measuring circa 62mm wide.

The girls venture corps was formed in 1964 following a merger between the GTC (girls training corps) and the WJAC (womens' junior air corps). Air Cadets was add...  read more

Code: 66935

CLB JTC (Junior Training Corps) Woven Arm Badge - Church Lads Brigade?

Bishops mitre in black above the letters JTC, on a red felt rectangular background. As an early feel to it. In very good condition. Circa 6.5cms wide and 3.7cms tall.

The Bishop Mitre was worn by many units of the Church Lads Brigade (thank you to Michael Woods for possible identification).

The Junior Training Corps (JTC) were the junior division of the Univers...  read more

Code: 67360

Boy Scouts Athletics Merit Badge - Unusual in Cast Brass

A heavily die cast brass example (this merit badge is normally enountered as a cloth embroidered disc). with two original loops to the reverse. Winged foot above a scroll "Scout".

The winged foot symbolizes the Scouting Athletics merit badge, where Scouts live up to the promise to “keep myself physically strong,” features requirements that include running, swimming and weigh...  read more

Code: 68331

WW1 WAAC Womens Auxiliary Army Corps Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Pin Brooch

A small and attractive enamel and gilt brass brooch. In good condition with original and fully functional pin and fittings and with no damage to the enamel. Some wear to gilt finish. Circa 2.8cm tall.

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Code: 61478

Boer War Vintage 18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Hallmarked Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - 1900

Hand cut with engraved detail and original fully functional stout pin fitting. Crown to top. Maker marked 'W.H.H.' and Birmingham assay letter 'a' lower case (1900). In superb condition with no damage or polishing. Scarce.

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Code: 66227

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gunnery Naval Gunners Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design No 641090 indicating the year 1914. In the form of an enamelled sailors white and blue cap with a gun barrel draped with a simulated rope mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Maker marked T+H. Gilt bright, some edge wear to the enamel on the hat, especially the rim, otherwise in very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68740

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Collingwood Battalion Silver Sweetheart Brooch

An extremely fine and very rare hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plate, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1915 (date letter q) and maker's details "S.Bros". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no dents or distortion. Width circa 44mm.

Neither this Battalion nor the Benbow Battalion were issued with metal cap badges, only brass shoulder tit...  read more

Code: 68902

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gilt Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design present but hard to read, but most probably for the either the year 1914 or 1915. In the form of a sailor's straw boater hat to the centre of crossed naval cutlasses / swords mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Original and functional pin fitting. Gilt bright. In very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68741

Tank Corps OCA Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

An early looking example with plastic protective cover (slight corner damage to this protective cover) otherwise in good condition. A WW1 tank in gilt brass mounted on green / maroon felt cloth. All attached to a metal ribbon bar with original pin fitting. Probably interwar.

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Code: 69034