Group of Post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps Insignia

Here on offer is an interesting group of post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps insignia that has been mounted on a coloured card for displaying.

The British Army Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993....  read more

Code: 51219

WW2 RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a small WW2 period “RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker” home front badge.

During wartime the RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force.

The badge consists of a chromium plated title circlet inlaid with blu...  read more

Code: 51215

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age.

The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the ...  read more

Code: 51210

Genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC Central Association Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC, Central Association gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The oval shaped badge depicts a gilt and enamel crowned oval ring, with the words:

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION VTC

In the centre is the image of the war goddess 'Bellona', set against a black enamel background.

The reverse has the norm...  read more

Code: 51206

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver and Enamel Medal - “Relief Fund Sports” awarded to F. C. Rush - 1 Mile - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver and enamel, Relief Fund Sports medal, by C. Usher, Leicester, England, 1914.

It was awarded to an F. C. RUSH of the Southend Harriers, for a 1 mile open handicap race at Twickenham, in 1914.

The Lord Mayor's War Relief Fund was established in August 1914 to help support wives and dependants of soldiers and sailors c...  read more

Code: 51191

WW2 Chrome Plated RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a chrome plated RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940.

The bright plated brooch has a finely detailed RAF emblem, with spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

There is no maker’s mark that I can see.

The metal fixing pin fits neatly into a “C” clasp and the whole brooch...  read more

Code: 51188

WW2 Silver Gilt RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch by Ward Brothers c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a silver gilt RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940, by Ward Brothers.

This is a thickly gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

The back of the crown it is stamped “S”, possibly for silver?

Then there is the maker’s stamp “...  read more

Code: 51187

WW1 Comrades of the Great War Gilt Brass & Enamel Buttonhole Badge by J. Taylor & Co. London – No. 469334

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 “Comrades of the Great War” gilt brass and enamel buttonhole badge by J. Taylor & Co., London.

On the front it displays a coloured enamel Union Jack flag in the centre and the words: Comrades of the Great War around the edge.

On the reverse, it is stamped with the members number 469334.

It also has the maker’s details i...  read more

Code: 51179

Vintage British Royal Navy Submarine Services Black Bomber Jacket – Size XL

Here on offer is a vintage British Royal Navy submarine services black bomber jacket, UK man’s size XL.

The zipper jacket is made from a padded polyester/nylon type material with elasticated wrists and collar and two front pockets

The maker’s label reads as:

HARDYS
QUALITY CLOTHING
MADE IN ENGLAND
XL

On the fron...  read more

Code: 51176

Early WW2 RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver and Enamel by Thomas L Mott

Here on offer is a fine example of a RAF sweetheart brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1, that consists of an RAF (King’s) Crown and detailed wings made from solid sterling silver and enamel.

In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with blue enamel and set beneath the red enamel “Kings Crown”.

On the back of the brooch, it is stamped wit...  read more

Code: 51167