Women's Royal Naval Service.

Rare 1917 era white cotton armband bearing the initials,"W.R.N.S.". Probably issued to early joining members before the issue of uniforms,or persons working officially with the W.R.N.S. or a form of "Duty" identification ? [Some light staining]  read more

Code: 20010

Royal Navy.

Sealed pattern example of the red cross within a blue circle surmounted by the king's crown on a white backing. Affixed with lead seal to a 1949 dated "Admiralty Duplicate Pattern " oilcloth label and a "Resealed " one for 1969,stating that the crown is to be "St.Edwards"  read more

Code: 19932

Royal Navy.

Scarce embroidered Victorian "Marksman" sleeve trade badge. A pair of crossed muskets with slings,in red on a black "tombstone" shaped backing.  read more

Code: 19745

Royal Navy

Printed blue on white tropical example of the Torpedo Anti-Submarine sleeve badge. Crossed torpedoes pierced by a harpoon and coil of rope.[Edges frayed]  read more

Code: 19444

HMS Cochrane.

Hall-marked silver sweetheart badge with brooch pin fitting makers details for "F.H.M " and Birmingham hall-marks for 1913 to the reverse. A fouled anchor and rope bearing the ship's name. [HMS Cochrane was a Duke of Edinburgh class cruiser launched in 1905 and broken up after becoming stranded in 1918.]  read more

Code: 19231

Royal Naval Reserve.

Extremely rare Victorian officers bullion wire cap badge. The fouled anchor and the letters "RNR" to the centre of a double roped circlet,within a wreath of gold wire and surmounted by a Victorian crown with red inserts to the cushion.[Black velvet centre slightly worn.]  read more

Code: 19101

Royal Marines.

Brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse worn by Royal Marine bandsmen. The globe and laurel surmounted by a lyre.  read more

Code: 19025

Royal Marines.

Embroidered gold bullion wire queen's crown large size "Staff Bandmaster" sleeve badge with makers paper label to the reverse. A musician's lyre to the centre of a wreath of laurel surmounted by a crown with red velvet insert. [Approx 10 x 13 cms.] [See Rawlinson's book page 285]  read more

Code: 18391

Royal Naval Reserve.

Excellent quality king's crown gilt and enamel lapel / sweetheart brooch with brooch pin fitting to the reverse. The fouled anchor and "RNR" monogram to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel in gilt on a black background.  read more

Code: 17490

Merchant Navy.

Silver [not marked] and enamel lapel badge with buttonhole fitting to the reverse. The letters "MN" on a ground of blue enamel to the centre of a roped circle surmounted by a Naval Crown.  read more

Code: 17356