Reproduction WW2 German Political British - German Friendship Badge

Here on offer is a reproduction WW2 German Political British / German friendship badge.

My understanding is this style of badge was never actually produced, so is actually a fantasy piece, albeit German-British friendship lapel badges were produced and distributed by the German-British Friendship Union. This union was a pre-WW2 alliance of German and British fascists, in order to...  read more

Code: 51221

WW2 RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a small WW2 period “RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker” home front badge.

During wartime the RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force.

The badge consists of a chromium plated title circlet inlaid with blu...  read more

Code: 51215

Small Commemorative Silver Medal for The Battle of Jutland – 1916 - by Spink & Son

Here on offer is small commemorative silver medal for The Battle of Jutland – 1916 - by Spink & Son, London.

The medal has been cast in sterling silver and the obverse presents two crossed flags of the White Ensign and the Union Jack with a trident in the middle, surrounded by the inscription:

TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY

On the...  read more

Code: 51212

WW1 Souvenir Gilt Brass MENIN GATE Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual version of a WW1 souvenir gilt brass MENIN GATE ashtray.

It has been cast in brass and it retains the original bright gilt finish.

In the centre it depicts the famous MENIN GATE with the word YPRES stamped in the top left hand corner.

On the lower edge are the words:

MENIN GATE

The only ot...  read more

Code: 51211

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age.

The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the ...  read more

Code: 51210

Genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC Central Association Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC, Central Association gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The oval shaped badge depicts a gilt and enamel crowned oval ring, with the words:

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION VTC

In the centre is the image of the war goddess 'Bellona', set against a black enamel background.

The reverse has the norm...  read more

Code: 51206

Rare Large Bronze Award Medallion - 1839 Royal Botanic Society London – by Benjamin Wyon Sc.

Here on offer is an unissued solid bronze 1839 Royal Botanic Society London award medallion, by the famous engraver and medalist Benjamin Wyon Sc.

This finely detailed medallion has never been awarded or if it was, the recipient never had their details engraved on it?

I believe these award medallions where only issued in small numbers and where struck in Gold, silv...  read more

Code: 51204

Scarce Gilt and Enamel 1902 Royal Coronation Brooch - from Queen Alexandra

Here on offer is a scarce antique gilt brass and enamel 1902 Royal Coronation brooch, that appears to have been a gift/award from Queen Alexandra.

Edward VII coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

I can’t find much information about this brooch, but it would appear not many where made and they were given as a gift or award to p...  read more

Code: 51197

Original German Felt Dagger Bag for a WKC Officers Dagger

Here on offer is an unusual and what I now believe is an original WW2 German felt dagger bag for a WKC Officers dagger.

I have had this dagger bag for over 40 years, when it came to me, folded in half, as part of a WW2 veteran’s collection.

I have never seen another such bag, until I noticed that "Johnson Reference Books & Militaria" had exactly the same type for ...  read more

Code: 51194

Original German Day Badge - 1st May 1936

Here on offer is an original German Day Badge that celebrated “Tag der Arbeit” (labour day) on 1st May 1936.

The badge is made out of a round die struck aluminium-alloy disc.

The obverse depicts an old plough, riveting hammer and broad sword along with a German national eagle and reads “1. Mai 1936” along with a tiny and hard to see “RK” at the bottom left.
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Code: 51193