A scarce original Cold War period 'The Royal Sussex Regiment Home Guard Old Comrades Association' gilt and enamel lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 26mm.  read more

Code: 66282

35.00 GBP

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A rare original wartime period '3rd Inverness (Newfoundland) Battalion home guard badge', nickel silver circlet inscribed 'Newfoundland Forestry Unit' head of a 'Caribou' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good well used condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting now slightly flattened. Diameter 30mm. The '3rd Inverness (Newfound...  read more

Code: 66216

300.00 GBP

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A rare original post 1944 period 'Women's Rifle Association badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border inscribed 'RIFLE LEAGUE' crossed rifles to the centre 'WRA' between the barrels 'WINNERS DIV 6' below; the reverse impressed '1950'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 29mm.''In 1944 it was announced that, in common wi...  read more

Code: 66213

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1941 to 1944 Second World War period 'Women's Home Defence Home Guard auxiliaries badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border, crossed rifles to the centre 'WHD' between the barrels, pistol below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ...  read more

Code: 66212

65.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa Cold War period small Crowned oval silver plated badge inlaid with blue enamel, 'HG' to the centre with additional scroll below '1940 - 4'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, silver plating with minimal wear.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 66211

A scarce original circa 1954 post-war period 'Home Guard badge'; small white metal Crowned Order of the Garter bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' motto, with embossed 'HG' initials to the centre, the reverse complete with original pin fittings to be worn by a lady member in her civilian attire. Very good condition.
Height 26mm.
Home Guard buttonhole badge was an official issue la...  read more

Code: 66210

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original die stamped brass example, in the form of a rearing Stag over 'Huntingdonshire' title scroll, the reverse impressed with small pattern maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' indicating post First World War issue. Good condition, complete with slider fitting, some service wear and polishing.  read more

Code: 66209

65.00 GBP

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A good original wartime period small oval brass badge inlaid with lighter blue enamel 'H.G' to centre surmounted by a red enamel George VI Crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height approx 23mm.
Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion from German airborne and sea...  read more

Code: 66196

25.00 GBP

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A good original wartime period small oval brass badge inlaid with dark blue enamel 'H.G' to centre surmounted by a red enamel King George VI Crown. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height approx 23mm.
Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion from German airborne and seabor...  read more

Code: 66195

25.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period small round gilt brass badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed 'H.G' to the centre, surmounted by an unusual King's Crown in red enamel. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, very minor flaws to the enamel.
Height 23mm. Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion f...  read more

Code: 66194

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Ulster Home Guard lapel badge'; silver plated Crowned oval bearing the title letters 'U.H.G' on a field of green enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '33241'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 66136

75.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1940 wartime period 'Local Defence Volunteers home front lapel badge' in the form of a large blue and white enamel parachute bearing the letters 'L.D.V' over an 'AV' monogram, very similar to 'Vickers Armstrong' interwoven letters but in a different configuration, with low issue number '523' below. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, no damage to the...  read more

Code: 65475

350.00 GBP

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A rare original wartime period '3rd Inverness (Newfoundland) Battalion home guard badge', nickel silver circlet inscribed 'Newfoundland Forestry Unit' head of a 'Caribou' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting.
Diameter approx 30mm.
The '3rd Inverness (Newfoundland) B...  read more

Code: 64547

A scarce original circa 1953 post-war period 'Home Guard badge'; small white metal Crowned Order of the Garter bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' motto, with embossed 'HG' initials to the centre, the reverse complete with original lapel horseshoe style fitting to be worn by a gentleman member in his civilian attire. Very good condition.
Height 26mm.

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Code: 64544

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'City of London Civic Guard badge'; silver plated example in the form of the City shield from the Coat of Arms' inlaid with white enamel, bearing a red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 64174

45.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period small gilt crowned oval badge inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed with scarce full title 'HOME GUARD' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height approx 23mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter...  read more

Code: 64138

A good original wartime issue 'Bradford Home Guard uniform badge', circular silvered brass example with blue enamel centre and an embossed bar over laurel sprays inscribed 'PROFICIENCY BADGE', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and two original loop fittings north and south with retainer split pin indicating a style of badge worn on a sleeve. Good condition, no dama...  read more

Code: 63944

A scarce original circa 1941 to 1944 Second World War period 'Women's Home Defence Home Guard auxiliaries badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border, crossed rifles to the centre 'WHD' between the barrels, pistol below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 63920

A scarce original circa Second World War period 'Home Guard county lapel badge'; small oblong brass example inlaid with blue enamel surmounted by a 'Leicestershire' tiger and 'Hindoostan' scroll. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, service wear to enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 63491

A scarce original Second World War period 'Home Guard lapel badge'; small chromium plated crowned oval badge inlaid with blue enamel, 'HG' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting impressed with 'REG.No.70404', no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 20mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers ...  read more

Code: 63490