Scarce Federation of Malayan Home Guard / National Service Badge, circa 1948 - 1957

Malaysian National Service Home Guard badge Die-stamped chrome with painted flag Original pin back.

These were worn by the local HG villagers armed with shotguns etc., and the badge was worn on their everyday clothes.

A laurel wreath enclosing strap inscribed “Jawatan Perkhidmatan”, within the strap the Malaysian flag. Above the strap, joining the tops of t...  read more

Code: 55834

3rd ( Administrative ) Suffolk Battalion Large Pattern White Metal Button, 1860 - 1877

3rd ( Administrative ) Suffolk Battalion, Rifle Volunteers Victorian white metal button VR within title strap. Circa 23mm in diameter, back-marked Firmin & Sons. London. Fixed shank. In good condition with sharp detail. Scarce.

The 3rd Admin Battalion was formed in November 1860 and headquartered at Halewsworth, and incorporated the 4th ( Bungay ), 7th ( Halesworth ), 9th ( ...  read more

Code: 55832

Gold Bullion Thread Officers Grenade Collar Badge

Removed from uniform, circa 5,5cm tall and 2.2cm wide at ball of grenade. Loose threads, which will tidy up, some minor service wear to highpoints, otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 55813

Fire Service Large Pattern Chrome Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, shank present, maker marked Firmin, London (very feint in parts). General pattern fireman's button.

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Code: 55810

WW2 Home Front - National Fire Service ( NFS ) Large Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, shank present, maker marked Morton & Crowder, Birmingham. Scarce maker.

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Code: 55809

WW2 Home Front - National Fire Service ( NFS ) Large Pattern Black Plastic Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, shank present, no maker's mark. WW2 economy version?

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Code: 55808

WW1 Universal Pattern Pioneer Battalion Officer's OSD Collar Badge, various units (see my item 55077 for list of who wore them)

A WW1 pioneer battalion officer's die cast collar badge, with 2 original lugs to the reverse. Applied bronze finish consistent with OSD pattern, mainly worn at front, but dark bronze applied finish is still evident to reverse. Good condition other than for one lug is bent but still functional.

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Code: 55805

Early Imperial Crown Matched Brass Collar Badges Universal Pattern as worn by many Regiments of Foot, 1872 - 1878 only

Scarce matched pair of brass collar badges each with an original single loop to reverse, as issued. In very good condition with sharp detail, one with some verdigris to the reverse.

Now, to dispel a myth, these may well have been worn by the 11th ( Devonshire Regiment), but they were generic issue to most regiments without a special device, such as fusilier regiments whi...  read more

Code: 55804

Early Brass and Enamel Women's Institute Pin Lapel Badge Brooch

An attractive Women's Institute ( the WI ) pin badge in enamel and brass. The enamel is in good condition. Fully functional and original pin fitting and c clasp to reverse. Maker marked Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works, Birmingham. In good condition.

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Code: 55803

WW1 1914 Princess Mary Fund Gift Box Bullet Pencil stamped Sterling Silver on orginal card

The 1914 Princess Mary bullet pencil bearing the monogram of Princess Mary bullet pencil as included in the Christmas 1914 gift tins for Commonwealth troops. Simple, clean, easily refillable… Although you have to wonder how many ended up being accidentally chambered in a Lee Enfield rifle or a Vickers Gun. It comprised a spent .303 cartridge case as a base, it used a bomb-proof half-pen...  read more

Code: 55796