WW2 Air Raid Precautions ARP Whistle by J.Hudson
A good original Second World War period 'Air Raid Precautions warden's whistle', chromium plated example impressed "A.R.P." with maker's details below "J.Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham". Very good condition, minimal service wear.
Length 82mm. read more
Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory air raid precaution ARP badge
A rare original wartime period 'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory A.R.P. lapel badge', this example inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, chromium plate with age wear.
Width 25mm.
Height 16mm.
'Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory' was constructed in 1... read more
WW2 Manchester Royal Infirmary ARP Hospital home front badge
A very rare original example of a Second World War period 'Air Raid Precauctions Manchester Royal Infirmary brass and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham" and low issue number "69". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with stress mark and enamel loss.
Height 27mm.
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Air Raid Precautions silver miniature ARP tiepin badge
A scarce fine quality original miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions silver badge', mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "Silver" and with maker's details "BMCo" (Birmingham Medal Co, Goldsmiths Buildings, Birmingham). Very good mint condition, retaining original pin fittings, a superb example.
Width 51mm.
Height 19mm. read more
ARP Skefko Ball Bearing Company Air Raid Precauctions badge
A scarce original wartime period 'Skefko Air Raid Precauctions badge', gilded brass example inlaid with yellow enamel and superimposed with red 'ARP' letters, the reverse impressed with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains fresh.
Height 20mm.
Width 35mm.
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WW2 Air Raid Precauctions ARP Fire Warden badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'A.R.P. Fire Warden red celluloid tin button badge'. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, no denting, colour remains bright, minimal foxing.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Armstrong Siddeley Motors Ltd air raid precautions ARP badge
A rare wartime period Air Raid Precautions badge for the 'Armstrong Siddeley Motors Ltd', designed in the style of an aircraft engine, with yellow enamel circlet title and 'ARP within on black enamel ground; the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford ? Birmingham". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting (now twisted) enamel intact, but with ... read more
Stafford County Control sub controller 1940 silver ARP badge
A rare Second World War period 'Stafford County Control Sub-Controller's ARP badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 with maker's details "W.J.D" (W.J.Dingley Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect except for a surface edge flake at 8 o'clock.
Diameter 29mm.
During the war a control room, ... read more
WW2 ARP City Messenger Portmouth air raid precautions badge
A very scarce original wartime period 'Air Raid Precautions badge', large chromium plated circular example surmounted by a Crown, bearing the 'Arms of Portsmouth' in pale blue and yellow enamelling and set on a field of deep blue enamel bearing the title "A.R.P City Messenger"; the reverse with maker's details "Caxton N / Plate Co London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitt... read more
WW2 South Shields emergency shelter voluntary helper badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Voluntary Helper at Emergency Shelter South Shields gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details "Spencer London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel.
Height 31mm. read more
WW2 Rotherham Air Raid Welfare home front badge
A good Second World War period 'Rotherham C.B. Air Raid Welfare badge', the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Diameter 25mm. read more
WW2 LLoyds maritime shipping ARP air raid precaution badge
A scarce original Second World War period small gilt and enamel 'LLoyd's Air Raid Precaution lapel badge' with the companies logo a shield bearing the 'Flag of the City of London' over a fouled anchor, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact with very minor service wear.<... read more
WW2 Tynemouth air raid welfare emergency feeding rest centre badge
A scarce original Second World War period gilt and enamel 'County Borough of Tynemouth Emergency Feeding Centre badge', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm. read more
Air Raid Precautions ARP wardens pin badge
A scarce original chromium plated tie pin with applied ARP badge, the reverse with maker's details to both parts "Lambournes (B'Ham) Ltd Pro. Pat.". Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Width 59mm.
Height 15mm. read more
WW2 Samuel Fox & Co Ltd air raid precautions ARP warden badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'S.Fox & Co Ltd. large brass and enamel ARP lapel badge', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 32mm.
Samuel Fox & Co Ltd Stocksbridge manufactures of Fox Wire Drawer, Umbrellas. read more
WW2 Tennant Brothers Ltd Brewery air raid precautions ARP badge
A rare original Second World War period 'Tennant Brothers Ltd' chromium plated enamel ARP lapel badge, bearing the Tennant's coat of arms, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham" and impressed with official low issue number "93". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear and surface scratc... read more
Blackburn Aircraft ARP Rescue Party air raid precautions badge
A rare original Second World War brass and enamel 'Blackburn Aircraft ARP Rescue Party badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor staining to reverse.
Diameter 27mm.
Blackburn Aircraft Limited founded in 1914, headquarters Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire, absorbed into Hawker ... read more
WW2 Unilever House ARP air raid precautions badge
A rare original Second World War Air Raid Precautions gilt and enamel 'Unilever House ARP badge' depicting a Palm Tree, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.
Unilever Company, Unilever House, London was founded in 1930 from th... read more
WW2 B.A. Collieries Ltd Nottingham Mine ARP home front badge
A rare original Second World War brass and enamel ARP No 3 badge 'B.A. Collieries Ltd Nottingham'. Good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches, some verdigris to the reverse.
Diameter 31mm.
B.A.Collieries Ltd Nottingham was formed in 1936 from the take over of 'Bestwood Coal & Iron Co'. and the 'Babbington Coal C... read more
WW2 Fielding & Johnson Lt air raid precautions ARP badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Fielding & Johnson Lt gilt and enamel ARP badge, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, small manufacturers flaw bottom left.
Height 20mm. read more