War Service

Scarce WW I enamel lapel badge with buttonhole fitting to the reverse. The title "The Gas Light & Coke Co." on a white enamel ground with "Public Service" on blue enamel to the centre.  read more

Code: 19564

French War Wounded.

Scarce WW I gilt and enamel lapel badge with replaced brooch pin and makers details for Fattorini Bolton to the reverse. The Cockerel of France in red enamel upon a shield bearing the Geneva Cross and the letters " F.W.E.F." [French Wounded Emergency Fund]  read more

Code: 19544

Newfoundland Forestry Unit.

Rare white metal lapel badge with buttonhole fitting and makers details for Gaunt London to the reverse. A caribou's head to the voided centre of an circlet bearing the title. Worn as a cap badge by members of the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit as part of the 3rd. Inverness-shire [Newfoundland ] Battalion Home Guard,instead of the Cameron Highlanders badges issued. [See " In the Space of a...  read more

Code: 19503

St. John Ambulance Brigade-Air Raid Precautions.

WW II yellow on black embroidered tunic badge. The letters "A.R.P." on an oval. Worn by St.John members qualified as ARP Wardens.  read more

Code: 19499

Fire Watcher Badge.

WW II chrome and enamel lapel badge with brooch pin to the reverse. The title "Fire Watcher " in red enamel to the centre of a blue outlined circle surmounted by red enamel "flames". Worn by civilian volunteers trained to tackle incendiary bombs.  read more

Code: 19433

National Fire Service.

Embroidered WW II red on black example of the tunic / overall badge worn by firemen from Eltham,London. The monogram NFS above the number "37" on a black circular backing.  read more

Code: 19425

Air Raid Precautions.

Scarce white metal lapel badge with buttonhole fitting to the reverse,worn by an A.R.P. member of the "Northampton Shoe Industry ". This title below the A.R.P. monogram surmounted by the king's crown.  read more

Code: 19317

Association of Friends of the French Volunteers.

Enamel lapel badge with brooch pin fitting to the reverse. The cross of Lorraine and the letters "A.V.F." on a tricolour backing. Founded at the French Headquarters in London to provide rest and leave centres for the Free French troops. [A.V.F. -Amis des Voluntaires Francais] [See J.Mills excellent book on Lapel Badges for more information.]  read more

Code: 19259

National Service.

WW II chrome and enamel lapel badge with buttonhole fitting individual issue number and makers details for Fattorini Birmingham to the reverse. The letters " L Co." on a green enamel ground with the titles "National Service " above and below on cream enamel.  read more

Code: 19239

National Service.

WW II brass and enamel National Service lapel badge with brooch pin fitting,individual issue number,the name "Fowler" and the inscription " If Found Hand To The Police" to the reverse. Swirl patterns in red enamel and brass to the centre of a red enamel circlet bearing the title,National Service.  read more

Code: 19174