Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain

Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.

This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.

It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a...  read more

Code: 52071

Early Pre WW2 English Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge 1936

Here on offer is a badge from the initial batch of pre WW2 English hallmarked silver ARP lapel badges, that dates to 1936.

The first run of 250,000 die-stamped badges produced were made with the half-moon style button hole lapel fixing and were available from April 1937. Though they carry the silver date mark 'A' that corresponds to 1936, this hallmark was used until the end of ...  read more

Code: 52062

Original Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR gilt and enamel cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt of London.

The cap badge has a pierced gilt crowned Garter set on blue enamel and a voided centre with EIIR Cypher set on red enamel.

On the reverse it has a brass slider fitting, stamped with the makers details:

J.R. GA...  read more

Code: 52059

Unusual WW2 Royal Air Force Dental Branch Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period Royal Air Force Dental Branch sweetheart brooch.

This unusual brooch appears to have been made from a gilt brass Dentist Branch, “DB winged” collar badge that has had the lugs removed and has then been set in clear plastic, like Lucite, with a black coloured backing.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage metal brooc...  read more

Code: 52057

WWI Period Imperial Service Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an original WWI period Imperial Service badge.

This silver coloured white metal badge depicts a detailed King’s Crown above the words ‘IMPERIAL SERVICE’.

On the reverse it has a thick pin and ‘C’ clasp.

This badge is in excellent condition.

The Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge was a...  read more

Code: 52056

Original British Army WW1 period Royal Artillery Brass Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an original British Army WW1 period Royal Artillery brass cap badge.

This fine example is in excellent condition and retains the brass slider fitting on the back.

The badge measures 2.45” (6.2cm) wide and 1.9” (4.8cm) high.

It weighs 14g.

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Code: 52055

Post WW2 Vintage Royal Air Force Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a post WW2 vintage Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch.

The badge is made up of a finely detailed RAF emblem, made of silvered metal, with red and blue enamel, that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. read more

Code: 52054

Scarce WW1 Period LEST WE FORGET COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR ASSOCIATE MEMBER Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a scarce WW1 period LEST WE FORGET COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR ASSOCIATE MEMBER, gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The badge displays a Union Flag to the centre of a circle of red enamel set with the words:

COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Then there is a blue enamel scroll ribbon at the top set with the wor...  read more

Code: 52053

WW1 King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I., brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch

The brooch is in excellent condition and it retains all of the red, white and blue enamel to the crest and crown. The gilt finish is still very bright.

It still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” clasp on the...  read more

Code: 52052

WW1 GVR Royal Engineers Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1, Geroge V, Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is in excellent condition and it retains all of the red, white and blue enamel to the crest and crown. The gilt finish now has a slightly darkened age patina finish.

It still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” cl...  read more

Code: 52051