WW2 / Cold War TM Tank Mechanic Unofficial Woven White on Khaki Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, slight wear otherwise in good condition and scarce. Believed to stand for 'Tank Mechanic'.

Edward & Langley No 214 refers.

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Code: 67117

East Africa - Tanganyika Police Frosted Silver Plated Officers Collar Badge

A scarce die cast pattern worn for a short period only, some minor twisting to original loops otherwise in good condition and scarce.

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Code: 67552

WW1 Home Front Birmingham Special Constable Constabulary Police - 1916 Bronze Cap Badge

A large scarce bronze pin back badge with issue number BW293. In excellent condition.

Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales" (2nd Edn) p10 refers and Figure 1 therein shows this badge being worn as a Cap Badge during WW1.

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Code: 68747

Girls Venture Corps Chrome and Enamel Pin Cap / Breast Brooch Badge

In very good condition with no damage to enamel, with original and functional pin fitting. This example made from chrome with coloured enamels was worn as a cap/hat badge. It is a big badge measuring circa 62mm wide.

The girls venture corps was formed in 1964 following a merger between the GTC (girls training corps) and the WJAC (womens' junior air corps). Air Cadets was add...  read more

Code: 66935

CLB JTC (Junior Training Corps) Woven Arm Badge - Church Lads Brigade?

Bishops mitre in black above the letters JTC, on a red felt rectangular background. As an early feel to it. In very good condition. Circa 6.5cms wide and 3.7cms tall.

The Bishop Mitre was worn by many units of the Church Lads Brigade (thank you to Michael Woods for possible identification).

The Junior Training Corps (JTC) were the junior division of the Univers...  read more

Code: 67360

Boy Scouts Athletics Merit Badge - Unusual in Cast Brass

A heavily die cast brass example (this merit badge is normally enountered as a cloth embroidered disc). with two original loops to the reverse. Winged foot above a scroll "Scout".

The winged foot symbolizes the Scouting Athletics merit badge, where Scouts live up to the promise to “keep myself physically strong,” features requirements that include running, swimming and weigh...  read more

Code: 68331

WW1 WAAC Womens Auxiliary Army Corps Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Pin Brooch

A small and attractive enamel and gilt brass brooch. In good condition with original and fully functional pin and fittings and with no damage to the enamel. Some wear to gilt finish. Circa 2.8cm tall.

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Code: 61478

Boer War Vintage 18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Hallmarked Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - 1900

Hand cut with engraved detail and original fully functional stout pin fitting. Crown to top. Maker marked 'W.H.H.' and Birmingham assay letter 'a' lower case (1900). In superb condition with no damage or polishing. Scarce.

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Code: 66227

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gunnery Naval Gunners Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design No 641090 indicating the year 1914. In the form of an enamelled sailors white and blue cap with a gun barrel draped with a simulated rope mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Maker marked T+H. Gilt bright, some edge wear to the enamel on the hat, especially the rim, otherwise in very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68740

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Collingwood Battalion Silver Sweetheart Brooch

An extremely fine and very rare hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plate, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1915 (date letter q) and maker's details "S.Bros". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no dents or distortion. Width circa 44mm.

Neither this Battalion nor the Benbow Battalion were issued with metal cap badges, only brass shoulder tit...  read more

Code: 68902