War Service.

Bronzed WW I lapel badge with buttonhole fitting to the reverse. The letters " O.H.M.S" ,the company name "British Aluminium Co.Ltd." and the title "1915 War service " upon a circular badge. [Worn by men in reserved occupations to show they were not "dodging the column"]  read more

Code: 18910

War Service.

Brass and enamel lapel badge with button-hole fitting and makers details for Vaughtons Birmingham to the reverse. The king's crown to the centre of a blue enamel circlet bearing the title "On War Service-1914" [Worn by men on important war-work,to show why they were not in uniform]  read more

Code: 18843

Civil Defence.

WW II example of the yellow embroidered on denim material tunic / overall badge. The letters "CD" surmounted by the crown on a blue circle.  read more

Code: 18746

City of Salford-Air Raids.

WW II gilt and enamel lapel badge with buttonhole fitting and makers details for Caxton Plate Co. London to the reverse. The Arms of the City of Salford in yellow and blue enamel to the centre of a circlet bearing the title,"City of Salford Air Raids Wardens Corps".  read more

Code: 18428

National Savings Scheme.

WW II gold coloured plastic economy issue lapel badge with pin fitting to the reverse. Worn by members and organisers of various savings groups. The title "National Savings" to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel.  read more

Code: 18138

Air Raid Precautions.

Two WW II ladies issue A.R.P. brooches still contained in the original blue cardboard box and cellophane wrapper.The A.R.P. monogram surmounted by the king's crown. One white metal pattern and one in hallmarked silver bearing makers details for "RJ" and London hallmarks for 1937.  read more

Code: 18041

Rutland Home Guard.

Scarce brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse. A horse-shoe bearing the title ,"Rutland". As the smallest county in England at the time,Rutland formed only one Home Guard Battalion based at Oakham. [Slight verdigris to one side.]  read more

Code: 17885

Womens Voluntary Services.

Scarce embroidered maroon on grey designation title,"Services Welfare"  read more

Code: 17793

Factory First Aid Badge.

Gilt and enamel cap badge ? with two loops and makers details for Fattorini Birmingham to the reverse. A lion holding the letters "ICI" on an orange enamel background,to the centre of a circlet bearing the titles,"First Aid " and "Imperial Chemiical Industries",in red and black enamel.  read more

Code: 17621

Women's Voluntary Service.

White metal and enamel king's crown first pattern lapel badge with brooch pin fitting and makers details for H.B.Sale Birmingham to the reverse. The letters "A.R.P. and the title "Women's Voluntary Services" in red enamel below the king's crown. [See J.Mills excellent book on the subject "Within the Island Fortress" [Volume 1]  read more

Code: 17595