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Dis struck white metal oval badge with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse (some service wear to lugs but still fully functional). Circa 4.6cm wide and 2.4cm tall. In July 1918 the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Volunteer Training Corps were renamed and became part of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers. Westlake No 768 refers. DRW 7
Code: 62626
110.00 GBP
In good condition with enamel intact. Slight dulling of enamel between the words 'National' and 'Reserve' possibly due to a fine enamel flaked off otherwise in super condition. Scarce. G145.5
Code: 62810
35.00 GBP
A very scarce enamel pin badge depicting the town crest for Darlington in County Durham celebrating end on WW1 with "Peace 1919" below. Minor firing blemishes, but otherwise in great condition for age. Red enamel below the letters "in" in "industria" is missing, but again, this looks like a firing fault rather than damage. Original pin and clasp, fully functional (apologies for camera flash at top of badge). Coll
Code: 56990
A scarce Southdown Battalions Association Lapel Badge , Made up of 11th, 12th & 13th Battalions of The Royal Sussex Regiment. They were commonly known as 'The Lawther’s Lambs', sadly suffering huge losses during WW1. Sadly some damage to enamel at about 2pm (see photo) where top layer has flaked off due to a ding otherwise in very good condition and maker marked Thomas Fattorini Birmingham. The final photo is a copy from the internet of the last meeting of the Association in 1979, a number of whom appear to be wearing the lapel badge. See the following URL for more information: https://royalsussex-southdowns.co.uk/history G140.21
Code: 62774
SOLD
An interesting pair of items which came together. An unnamed bronze medallion and an associated enamel pin badge. The enamel on the latter is in undamaged condition and the gilt bright, original pin fitting and maker marked Fattorini & Sons, Bradford. In 1859, as a result of the perceived threat to Great Britain from the large increase in conscript armies on the Continent and especially the growing power of France, and given further impetus by a public outcry for improvements in the Country’s defence, a new Rifle Volunteer Movement, based on that of the Napoleonic Wars, was quickly formed to great popular enthusiasm. This led, in the same year, to the formation of the National Rifle Association designed to encourage rifle shooting by the establishment of a great annual National Rifle Meeting open to both Volunteers and all-comers. There marksmen could compete for valuable prizes. To achieve this it was necessary to ensure that the location, initially on Wimbledon Common and later at Bisley, was readily accessible by train. Comm AWCE
Code: 62756
60.00 GBP
Van Den Berghs' Glasgow (Lanarkshire) brass halfpenny canteen token, undated. Obverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ ½D". Reverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ ½D". Plain edge. Van Den Bergh's premises were at 20 Spoutmouth, Glasgow and they produced margarine amongst other things. Good collectable condition (VF), see photographs. Circa 26mm. I was told that this related to canteens set up in WW1 to assist Belgian refugees in the UK, in particular the one located at Elizabethville in Birtley, County Durham (now Tyne and Wear). Van Den Bergh is of course a Belgian name. However, this is purely anecdotal. The final photo includes a picture of the 1D and ½D coins together for comparison purposes. Only the ½D coin is for sale here. Coll
Code: 61445
Van Den Berghs' Glasgow (Lanarkshire) brass one penny canteen token, undated. Obverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ 1D". Reverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ 1D". Plain edge. Van Den Bergh's premises were at 20 Spoutmouth, Glasgow and they produced margarine amongst other things. Good collectable condition, GVF see photographs. Circa 37mm in diameter. I was told that this related to canteens set up in WW1 to assist Belgian refugees in the UK, in particular the one located at Elizabethville in Birtley, County Durham (now Tyne and Wear). Van Den Bergh is of course a Belgian name. However, this is purely anecdotal. The final photo includes a picture of the 1D and ½D coins together for comparison purposes. Only the 1D coin is for sale here. Coll
Code: 61444
An attractive silver washed and gold coloured town crest badge for St Malo. Pin is a crude replacement but otherwise in very good condition. 3.3cm across. Coll. Sold to EB
Code: 56195
A Women's Land Army arm band brassard in green wool with red felt king's crown and a rank chevron for lance corporal both sewn to it, retaining its two original buttons to the reverse. No moth or damage but has good age to it. Came from North East of England. Scarce. Thanks to Colin T for the confirmation.
Code: 60289
65.00 GBP
A Durham Light Infantry affiliated unit as it bears the crest for County Durham. Prior to 1917 this unit had been designated as the 17th (Reserve) Bn, the Durham Light Infantry. It was located at Rugeley. Approx 33mm in height and atttactively engraved. Enamel in good condition. Reverse bears silver hallmarks. Coll.
Code: 56873
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