Items: 0 Price: £0    
view cart

Badges and Insignia

Previous 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  Next Page 6 of 14

WWI Corps of Royal Engineers Badge by Gaunt & Sons London. BA 455. - BA 456
The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually called the Royal Engineers (RE), and commonly known as the Sappers, is the engineering arm of the British Army. It provides military engineering and other technical support to the British Armed Forces and is headed by the Chief Royal Engineer. The Corps Headquarters and the Royal School of Military Engineering are in Chatham in Kent, England. The corps is divided into several regiments, barracked at various places in the United Kingdom and around the world. This excellent badge bears the makers mark ‘Gaunt of London’ (J R Gaunt & Son established in Birmingham in 1884 by James Richard Gaunt and son Charles Frederick Gaunt (both previously employed by Firmin & Sons); specialised in manufacturing military and uniform buttons; 1899 incorporated as limited company; opened London offices in 1905; after first world war bought up a number of button and insignia makers, including Jennens & Co Ltd of London in 1925; became part of Firmin group in 1991. Large collection of material with Birmingham Museum. In very good condition, the price includes UK delivery. BA 456. (Buckles & Badges Drawer)
£95.00

*Scarce* WWI New Zealand Artillery Cap Badge by Gaunt & Sons London. BA 455. - BA 455
The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery is the artillery regiment of the New Zealand Army. It is effectively a military administrative corps and can comprise multiple component regiments. This nomenclature stems from its heritage as an offshoot of the British Army's Royal Artillery. In its current form it was founded in 1947 with the amalgamation of the regular and volunteer corps of artillery in New Zealand. In 1958 in recognition of services rendered it was given the title the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery. This excellent cap badge bears the makers mark ‘Gaunt of London’ (J R Gaunt & Son established in Birmingham in 1884 by James Richard Gaunt and son Charles Frederick Gaunt (both previously employed by Firmin & Sons); specialised in manufacturing military and uniform buttons; 1899 incorporated as limited company; opened London offices in 1905; after first world war bought up a number of button and insignia makers, including Jennens & Co Ltd of London in 1925; became part of Firmin group in 1991. Large collection of material with Birmingham Museum. In very good condition, the price includes UK delivery.. BA 455. (Buckles & Badges Drawer)
£125.00

Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers White Metal Shoulder Belt Plate. Sn 7530. - 7530
This is an original Victorian white metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials C.U.R.V. as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 3 fixing posts. The plate is clean and un-damaged. The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. It was 'formally' raised in 1860 and grew to 500 troops by the time of the Boer War. A detachment was sent to South Africa to augment the SUFFOLK REGIMENT. It was the only university to see active service in that conflict. This earned them the battle honour ' SOUTH AFRICA 1900-01' The C.U.R.V. became the ' Cambridge University Officer Training Corps' in 1908 and is now a part of the U.K. Territorial Army. The price for this belt plate includes UK delivery. 7530. (Buckles & Badges Drawer)
£175.00

WWI 21st Lancers Bronze Officers Cap Badge. BA 453. - BA 453
The 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1858 and amalgamated with the 17th Lancers in 1922 to form the 17th/21st Lancers. Perhaps its most famous engagement was the Battle of Omdurman, where Winston Churchill (then an officer of the 4th Hussars), rode with the unit. The regiment was originally raised in Bengal by the East India Company in 1858 as the 3rd Bengal European Light Cavalry, for service in the Indian Rebellion. As with all other "European" units of the Company, it was placed under the command of the British Crown in 1858, and formally moved into the British Army in 1862, when it was designated as a hussar regiment and titled the 21st Regiment of Hussars. A detachment saw service in the 1884–5 expedition to the Sudan, with the Light Camel Regiment. In 1897 it was re-designated as a lancer regiment, becoming the 21st Lancers. The Indian origin of the regiment was commemorated in its "French grey" facings - this distinctive light blue/grey shade having previously been the uniform colour of the East India Company's eight regiments of Bengal Native Cavalry. In very good condition with pin intact. Measuring; 4 ½ x 4 cm. The price includes UK delivery. BA 453.
£95.00

WWII German Anti-Aircraft War Badge by Sought After Maker Gustav Brehmer. N 192. - N 192
The Anti-Aircraft badge was approved and instigated on 10 January 1941, and the criteria for the award was on a appoints basis. Sound locator and searchlight crews were also eligible for the award; Shooting down an aircraft-4 points. Shooting down an aircraft aided by another crew-2 points. Five unsuccessful engagements with enemy targets. Three actions where an aircraft was downed. Any single act of bravery or merit which occurred during air defence. Three successful ground engagements against ships, tanks or fortifications. When the battery commander had half of his company awarded this badge, he became eligible himself for the award. This example is stamped ‘G.B’ denoting manufacture by Gustav Brehmer, this is a desirable maker, and most of the badges produced by this maker were unmarked; the maker marked ones like this are very sought after. The pin and clasp are intact. See pages 208-208 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich for reference. The price includes UK delivery. N 192. (Drawers)
£345.00

*Original* Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp-Silver Clasp with Makers Mark. N 123. - N 123
As the air war progressed, it was felt that the Luftwaffe personnel should be rewarded for their flying activities and service in the air by a special badge. It was to take the form of a round wreath of laurel leaves with a swastika at its base, and on each side of this wreath a sprig of oak leaves. The central motif, which was super-imposed on the centre. Made of silver or white metal and measuring; 75 x 25mm. The pin and clasp are in excellent working order and the maker mark of ‘R.S.S.’ is to the rear. The overall colour of the badge represents its grade or class. Thus the bronze class was for; twenty operations, silver for sixty and gold for 110 operations. See pages 216-217 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich by C. Ailsby. The price for this scarce clasp includes UK delivery. N 123. (Drawers)
£345.00

WWI Memorial Plaque (Dead Mans Penny). BA 437 - BA 437
The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. The plaques (which could be described as large plaquettes) about 4.72 inches (120 mm) in diameter were cast in bronze and came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny" because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin which itself had a diameter of only 1.215 inches (30.9 mm). 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tons of bronze and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war. It was decided that the design of the plaque was to be chosen from submissions made in a public competition. Over 800 designs were submitted and the competition was won by the sculptor and medallist Edward Carter Preston using the pseudonym Pyramus, receiving two first place prizes of £250 for his winning and also an alternative design. They were initially made at the Memorial Plaque Factory, 54/56 Church Road, Acton, W3, London] from 1919. Early Acton-made plaques did not have a number stamped on them but later ones have a number stamped behind the lion's back leg. In December 1920 manufacture was shifted to the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Plaques manufactured here can be identified by a circle containing the initials "WA" on the back (the "A" being formed by a bar between the two upward strokes of the "W") and by a number stamped between the tail and leg (in place of the number stamped behind the lion's back leg). The plaques are signed to; (2)Philip Joseph Cronin. (1)William Wiggins. (4)John Hardie. (3)Harry Bradbury. *The price is for 1 plaque only* UK delivery is included in the price. BA 437. (Top of Drawers)
£120.00

WWII German Coastal Artillery War Badge First Type. N 193. - N 193
The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge for the Coastal Artillery was a World War II German military decoration awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units. It was presented to personnel of coastal defence units, and anti-aircraft units. The award was instituted on 24 June 1941 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units. The medal was designed by Otto Placzek of Berlin. It consists of an outer laurel wreath of oak leaves with the German Eagle at the top, displaying "down-swept" wings while clutching a swastika (both gold in colour). The central area featured a coastal artillery gun with the sea behind (in grey colour). The early war version were made of bronze and later nickel. The medal was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic. The criteria for the award were; A display of leadership relevant to the position that the recipient held in gun crew/ For any single act of ‘meritorious service’ for which no other award could be rendered. If the recipient had been killed in action, contracted illness or was killed by accident in the line of duty. As a member of a gun crew when the crew had amassed eight points. See page 144/145 of Combat medals of the third Reich by Christopher Ailsby No 025 for reference. The pin and clasp are in good order with a makers code showing. The price includes UK delivery. N 193.
£275.00

German WWII Badge Deutschland Erwache (Germany, awake) 1933. N 191. - N 191
Produced to mark the 1933 election victory. The National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly referred to in English as the Nazi Party, was a far-right political party in Germany that was active between 1920 and 1945 and practised the ideology of Nazism. Its precursor, the German Workers' Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; DAP), existed from 1919 to 1920. Circular, die-cast, metal badge in a silver metal finish. A retaining pin and clasp are attached to the reverse. With RZM logo formally located in Munich, was the first and eventually the primary Zeugmeisterei (quartermaster's office), as well as the national material control office of Nazi Germany. It replaced the SA-Wirtschaftsstelle, the purchasing agency of the Sturmabteilung. and makers number M1/129 (Seller & Co-Geldern) indicating issued after January 1939. The price includes UK delivery. N 191.
£195.00

German WWII Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge by JMME & SOHN Berlin . N 189. - N 189
The Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge is a commonly accepted title for the (Combined Air Gunner, Radio Operator and Flight Engineer Badge). It was a German military decoration awarded to radio operators, air gunners, and mechanics (flight engineers) who were members of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). This is given after they completed two months training or had taken part in at least five operational flights. If wounded during an operational flight, the badge could be awarded and worn earlier. Later in June 1942, a separate badge was introduced for air gunners and flight engineers. That badge had the same qualifications. The badge came into existence in 1935. It was to be worn on the lower section of the left breast side of the tunic, below the Iron Cross. The badge is oval in shape and has a silver-plated outside wreath around the rim. The middle of the wreath has a national eagle "flying from left to right in a downwards direction"; clutched in its claws were two crossed arrow-head lightning bolts. The polished eagle was also silver-plated, but made of "oxidized old-silver" giving it a different shade of colour than the polished wreath. The right side of the wreath was composed of laurel leaves and the left side of oak leaves. A Nazi swastika was at the bottom middle of the outside wreath. The badge was originally made of aluminium. However, it was made only of a simple metal alloy during the latter stages of World War II. See page 210 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby for reference. JMME is clearly stamped to the rear. In very good condition, the clasp and pin are intact. The price includes UK delivery. N 189.
£295.00
Previous 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  Next Page 6 of 14