Medals and Badges (102) includes 23 in silver:- A charm bracelet with 5 charms, with coloured enamel shields of Swanage, Great Yarmouth, Southend-on-Sea, Hunstanton, and Mablethorpe, the silver items include a further 13 enamelled shields all approximately 13mm x 11mm, Torquay, Ryde, Skegness, Sussex, Dawlish, Dorset, Oban, Blackpool, Peebles, Ullswater, Edinburgh, Scilly Isles, and Isle of Skye, a National Union of Railwaymen - 30 Membership years badge, a Masonic enamelled 'Union Is Strength' badge, a small silver RAF wings badge with blue and red enamelling, base metal items include a British Red Cross Society red and white enamelled badge, British Legion Women's Section badges (2), a 1935 Silver Jubilee badge with red, white and blue enamel, a Civil Defence Corps badge with blue and red enamel, a Blue Cross Junior branch badge, a London Souvenir in brass, book-shaped, containing six miniature postcards 16mm x 6mm depicting Royal Exchange, The Tower, Thames Embankment, Horse Guards, Whitehall, Tower Bridge and one other, other types include, The General Nursing Council for England & Wales, a Royal Engineers Tie pin with badge enamelled in 5 colours, St. Johns Ambulance Association, Women's Total Abstinence Union, a Victoria Golden Jubilee Medallion, cross-shaped with BORN 1819, 1838 and a crown, MARRIED 1840 and 1887 JUBILEE on the four parts of the cross, Chester Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage 1959 with dark and light blue enamel, Red Cross Penny-a-Week Fund, a Queen Mary Needlework Guild enamelled, others includes badges various shapes, include shield and heart-shaped, some with Religious, Military or Masonic themes
Masonic Badges (11) an array of different types, includes Somerset, Sussex and Essex types, the Sussex an oval 'locket' type design, most with suspension loop, all larger sizes, many 60mm or bigger, in mixed grades
Enamelled Badges (4) three are shield-shaped, the first with the arms of Cuba, the second with an eagle design, the third with a galleon and French Lis, the last in the form of a curved pin badge, the second and third items bear the legend 'Sauver ou Perir' the motto of the Paris Fire Brigade, each with a good quality of workmanship
Cap badges (2) RAF and Royal Engineers Second World War, in a presentation box, presented to Wing Commander Robert Parker, in good second-hand condition
St John's Ambulance Badge - THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Maltese Cross at centre, reverse engraved 156158 LEONARD MARSHALL with annual service bars 1914,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,27,1928,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,40,41 and finally 1956 the reverse with 156158 and the 1928 bar with 20 years, 25 years (1937) and 40 (1934) years service bars attached to the left hand end the 20 and 25 year bars hallmarked 9 carat gold all suspended on one chain (a few date bars with a touch of verdigris). An impressive attendance record, unusual thus
Masonic Pin Badges RAOB (3) the first CMCB 18th Edgbaston Lodge, presented to Primo W. Barker 16/12/20, no pin, the second a Roll of Honour award to Bro. William Mitchell, Pride of Douglas Lodge No. 4101 Exalted 9.8.51 with clasp on ribbon stating 1st Deg. 5/10/30, 2nd Deg. 3/7/32 and 3rd Deg.2.5.46, in silver, the pin detached, the third awarded to Bro. Trevor J. Porter AD 7610, Victory Chellaston Lodge No. 2861 Exalted 18-9-93, in gilt silver with 1st Deg. 18-12-78 and 2nd Deg. 28.10.90 clasps and enamelled badge on the ribbon Good Fine to NEF
A silver crucifix on a chain, the chain not hallmarked, presumed not silver, Enamelled badges (4) The Textile Officials Associations, Marinha Do Brasil, and I am a cococub, an ornate brass spoon, the handle made of two figures a sterling silver ring and a base metal ring, each with a gemstone, metal toy figures (19) Cricketers (15) batsman, bowler, fielders , wicket-keeper and umpires, Figures on horseback (3) and soldier (1), a bracelet silver-coloured, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, Boy Scouts sew-on badges (7) , an enemel Civil Defence badge, a small fork-shaped implement by Robert Kelly & Sons Liverpool, a magnifying glass, and a decorative bottle top/lid, in a deed box
Olympics 1948 London, Lapel Badge XIV OLYMPIAD LONDON 1948 either side of Big Ben and the houses of Parliament Olympic 5 rings coloured in exergue on a red card (presumed as issued), Badge XIV OLYMPIAD two tone blue Houses of Parliament LONDON 1948 in exergue suspended from three bars where the pin is mounted the whole still attached to what we presume to be the original presentation card of issue, Round Lapel Badge in monotone bronze LONDON XIVth OLYMPIC GAMES 29 JULY 1948 14 AUGUST surrounding a discus thrower attached to a red card (presumed as issued). These 3 items accompanied by four scrap books containing newspaper cuttings with many black and white pictures of athletes competing. When viewing these London Olympic issues from that austere era just 3 year after World War II one is struck by the comparison between these and the 2012 London Olympic plethora of issues
Wartime Trench Art (7) some made from bullet casings, includes two items made into knife shapes, one engraved BALKANS, Medals (2) Lusitania 1915 EF, a Bovril medal 40mm diameter in silver, hallmarked 1924 Birmingham, awarded to J.Lawrence EF boxed, a London Transportbadge with yellow roundel, in silver hallmarked 1969, a British Railways cap badge, a German Nazi Gau Munchen badge 1933 by Deschler & Sohn, GB Military Button Hertfordshire Rifle Volunteers, by Firmin & Sons, London, an Army Service Corps cap badge, and a pin badge in brass showing a hot air balloon surrounded by upright wings, in good second-hand condition, along with German Crimea Shields 1941-1942 (2) Fine to VF
Cap Badges (10) Princess Victoria's 89th Foot, Egypt, London Irish Regiment, London Irish Regiment, Royal Fusiliers Regiment, Liverpool Scottish Regiment, Second Nottingham Regiment of Foot, London Scottish Regiment (S.Africa 1900-02), Welsh 1st Battalion of 24th Foot Lieutenants helmet plate, Welsh 1st Battalion of 94th Foot, Royal Marines, an Officers helmet plate GANG FORWARD I AM READY, and an army buckle, in mixed grades
Badges and Medals a mixed group (26) includes Special Constabulary Bronze Medal with Long Service 1940 clasp on the ribbon, a Royal Automobile Club pair of elliptical badges with text 'Will Finder kindly write to The Royal Automobile Club quoting No. A 16618 Pall Mall, London. S.W.1', these in excellent condition, also includes some enamelled items some of these with a Northern theme, includes Bradford, West Riding and Keighley , some by Fattorini and Sons, in mixed grades
Cap badges and badges (84), buttons (20), lapel and insignia badges (20), medal ribbons (46), in mixed condition, along with a mixed group of Paranumismatic items (24) these in mixed condition
Air Force-related First Day Covers in an album, by the RAF Museum, Hendon, a wide variety 1968 onwards includes 1968 RAF Golden Jubilee, 1968 RAF Escaping Society, 1968 RAF 50th Anniversary - Peterborough Memorial Chapel, 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 British Achievements - First Direct Flight Across the Atlantic, 1969 50th Anniversary of the First Flight to Australia, 1970 RAF Halton 50th Anniversary, 1970 RAF College Cranwell 50th Anniversary, 1971 Closure of RAF North Coates, 1971 Royal Australian Air Force 50th Anniversary, 1972 RAF Kinloss - Ceremonial Handover of Squadron Standard 8 Squadron, 1972 RAF Colerne Air Display, 1972 RAF Upavon - Reformation of the No.46 group, 1972 25th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Marine Branch, 1972 112 Squadron Standard Presentation - RAF Episkopi, 1972 RAF Little Rissington 60th Anniversary of the Central Flying School, 1972 No.4 Squadron, 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron, 1972 No.32 Squadron - Last Flight of the Bristol Sycamore helicopter, 1973 360 Squadron - 'Award of The Badge', 1973 No.54 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Jet Crossing of the Atlantic, 1973 No.51 Squadron 20th Anniversary of the Comet 2XK655, 1974 No.342 (French) Squadron - Commemorating the French Squadrons, 1974 No.71 (Eagle) Squadron - First American Squadron in the Air Force, 1974 No.27 Squadron - Reformation of the Squadron, 1974 100 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra, 1974 No.543 Squadron Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 No.320 (Dutch) Squadron, 1975 No.57 Squadron 30th Anniversary of VE Day , 1975 Closure of RAF Oakington, 1975 25th Anniversary of the Radio Engineering Unit of the RAF, 1975 A&A.E.E. Boscombe Down Final Flight covers (2) both different, both signed, the first by the Navigator, the second signed by the Pilot and Navigator1975 No.46 Squadron, Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 50th Anniversary of the RAF Association of Jersey, 1977 The Voyage of RTTL 2757 to the RAF Museum, 1977 Closure of RAF Andover, 1977 No.53 Squadron Short Belfast C.Mk1 - Last Flight in RAF Service, 1982 30th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Victor, 1988 50th Anniversary of RAF Pitreavie Castle along with a handful of related World covers, as issued. Along with World Wildlife Medallic covers (4)
Pins and badges (53) most are enamelled, includes Red Cross Society (9), also includes British Legion and Bowling Clubs some dated 1897-1955, in mixed condition
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Prize Medals and Badges (10) Prize Medals (5) Sparkbrook & District Football League Prize Medals (2) 1932-33 Birmingham Cup Finalist in silver with blue enamel, Division 2 Runners-up 1933-34 with WLM makers mark in silver with blue enamel, Cycling Prize Medals (3) London - Woolwich 1949 in silver with light and dark blue enamel, 1st prize presented to E.Gagen Bromley R.C, Hampshire - Gosport Cycling club First prize presented to T.Dougal, Manchester Abbotsford Park Road Club undated, in bronze with green enamel. Badges (5) Gordon Smith Institute of Seamen, Nation Union of Railwaymen, The Edward Shelley Central School, Walsall, W.M.B.A enamelled badge with daffodil, The League of Ovaltineys in mixed condition
GB and World Postcards includes some maxi-cards (226), Coins GB and World (51) 18th to 20th Century base metal in mixed grades, includes FUN show medal 2019 and USA Cents 2017D and 2018D Lustrous in PCGS Sample holders, along with Australia Banknotes (4) Two Dollars LKY 775143 and LKY 775144 consecutives, One Dollar DJC 092117 and DJC 092118 consecutives A/UNC to UNC, along with two 2020 FUN show badges
An ornamental Silver Key weighing 87.6 grammes UNC in a fitted presentation box, as part of a group GB and World Medals, Tokens, some cap badges and numismatic items (93) includes some in silver and some boxed items, a varied group, in mixed grades to UNC
Watch - Pocket Watch in a heavy gold plated case by Elgin - Illinois, chronometer by Thomas Russell of Liverpool with centre seconds stopwork, movement no.20254, Elgin case no.21532 in a Sir John Bennett of London case, Pocket Watch (Pilots watch or Cockpit Watch) Royal Flying Corps, First World War, Dial Marking No.5396 A.G. Mark IV.A. 8 Day, the case with A and broad arrow on the back, along with Royal Signals and Royal Army Reserve badges, the reserve badge in silver
Masonic, Airedale and Wharfedale Installed Masters Association engraved medal or badge in silver, obverse with "Airedale and Wharfedale Installed Masters Association" with artwork engraved above and below, 40mm diameter, mounted
A badge or button fashioned from a USA MorganDollar, the obverse showing a ladies portrait three-quarters left, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and with date 1909 below, the reverse plain with silver hallmarks AJS Anchor, Lion and k, GVF and unusual
The Standard Catalogue of the Provincial Banknotes of England and Wales by R.Outing as part of a group of Books (11) all Banknote-related titles, also GB and World Banknotes set into paperweights (5) and Bank of England badges (11) these in base metal
Badges Football Association Steward's badges 1927, 1929, 1930, together with horse racing Ladies enamel passes (2) Sandown 1899, Royal Windsor 1952 all gilt and enamel GVF
Edward VIII a 7-piece set comprising Portrait Medal 44mm diameter in silver Obverse full face portrait EDWARD VIII - 1936 Reverse Coat of arms within Order of the garter ER on either side UNC lightly toned, Coronation medal 1937 in bronze EF, Straits Settlements Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M1a UNC, Australia Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M3 UNC, Great Britain Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M5 UNC, Double Florins (2) 1936 'Golder' Bust in copper Lustrous UNC, 1936 'Golder' bust in golden alloy Lustrous UNC, all in a wooden box from Purse and Catchpole (Regent Street Jewellers), also Edward, Prince of Wales visit to Argentina 1925 (3) the first Eimer 2000 in bronze Good Fine, others in base metal and loop mounted, 1925 Natal, reverse crown coat of arms, NATAL on ribbon below, in bronze VF, 1937 Coronation medals (4) these in base metal and mixed grades, British Empire Union 1928 in bronze Eimer 2010 VF holed at the top, along with Cap Badge National Defence Company with crowned Edward VIII monogram
A mixed group, Mint Error - 5p 1970 on a thin planchet along with a standard issue as a comparison, as part of a miscellaneous group including campaign medals, cup, an interesting badge or medal Victoria 1897 Jubilee with a portrait of some of her descendants on the front, others including GB and World coins and badges and others (lot)
Cap badges, shoulder titles and assorted military related badges from the First World War onwards (62). Together with (56) Regimantal buttons. Generally good condition.
Edward VIII Coronation badge 20mm in Silver, Elizabeth II tin Coronation 1953 with portrait of the Queen, lid in six colours, George III imitation spade Half Guinea IN MEMORY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS 1788 NEF
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