WW2 Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve QAIMNSR Medal Badge
A scarce Second World War period full size unmarked silver tippet badge, similar to the First World War but smaller diameter and unusually with retailer's details "Carringtons & Co. London". Very good condition, no ribbon. Circa 23mm in diameter. read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - WLA - Women's Land Army Embroidered Slip on Slide Shoulder Title
In good condition with bright colours and no moth. Original canvas strip to reverse, however appears to have been sewn in permantly to a garment at some point. Scarce. This is NOT one of the modern reproductions doing the rounds.
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WW2 Home Front For Freedom Enamel Lapel Badge for Skipton, Yorkshire
WW2 Home Front For Freedom Enamel Lapel Badge for Skipton
Small scarce lapel buttonhole lapel badge with no damage to enamel. I wonder if this is the crest for the Skipton Building Society rather than the town of Skipton, Yorkshire. Maker marked to reverse Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Circa 2cm tall. read more
25.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - WLA - Women's Land Army Embroidered Slip on Slide Shoulder Title
In superb condition with bright colours and no moth. Original canvas strip to reverse. Scarce. This is NOT one of the modern reproductions doing the rounds.
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WW2 Home Front - Bowlit Brand Chrome and Enamel Lapel Pin Badge Brooch
A very interesting badge dating from the second world war era when the company made helmets for the war department. It all began with a mechanic in East London. His name was Charles Owen. To escape acute poverty, Charles attended night classes to learn about hat making. In 1911, he made his first tropical pith helmet and started the Bowbilt brand. The early days revolved around manufacturing mi... read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Birmingham Salutes The Soldier Fund Raising Home Front Celluloid Tin Button Badge
Scarce 'Birmingham Salutes The Soldier', sold to raise funds during Second World War, depicting a Tommy Soldier in helmet. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour reasonably bright but with some extensive foxing. Circa 26mm in diameter. read more
25.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front Auxiliary Territorial Service ATS Official Issue ( Mufti ) Numbered Silver Badge
A good original Second World War unmarked silver badge, the reverse impressed with official issue number "20707". Original pin fixing and c clasp to reverse, although pin fixing could be a bit tighter. In very good condition. 2.3cm tall. read more
WW2 Home Front ARP BOOKLET HOME STORAGE OF FOOD SUPPLIES
A very clean copy of A.R.P Home Storage Of Food Supplies , as issued by " Binns Food Department Sunderland ". Binns was a department store of note in the North East of England. In excellent with just with rust marks to staples.
The irony was hoarding tinned cans was encouraged as it was thought it would be safe from enemy gas contamination. There are some wonderful wartime re... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Civilian Technical Corps (CTC) American radar personnel CTC cap badge
A scarce Second World War chromium plated cap badge, 'CTC" script within an open laurel wreath. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings, an excellent example. Circa 28mm tall.
The Civilian Technical Corps was raised in 1941 after the huge success of radar in the Battle of Britain and the rapid spread of radar installations across the country. Lord Beaverbrook m... read more
60.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - Women's Plastic Economy Home Guard Badge
Plastic beret / breast badge with original and functional pin and fittings to reverse. Maker's name A.Stanley & Sons of Walsall and number 1-A. Nice and flat with no distortion and only minor crazing. Normally associated with the women who served in the HG. Circa 41mm in diameter.
Issued from July 1943 and could be worn on left side of a coat or dress, but frequently seen worn... read more
45.00 GBP