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WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge

WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge

A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole with old replacement pin fitti...  read more

Code: 66167

35.00 GBP

Polytechnic Volunteer Training Corps London 1914 VTC badge

Polytechnic Volunteer Training Corps London 1914 VTC badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge'; gilt red enamel oval title surround the voided centre bearing Maltese Cross with Saint George and the Dragon within blue enamel circlet 'Polytechnic 1914'; the reverse impressed official issue number '345'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright, minor restoration to blue en...  read more

Code: 66058

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United Arts Volunteer Rifles VTC bronze badge Thomas Fattorini Medallist

United Arts Volunteer Rifles VTC bronze badge Thomas Fattorini Medallist

A rare original First World War period 'United Arts Volunteer Rifles collar or cap badge'; bronze bevelled oval surmounted by a small Maltese cross, the voided centre bearing an eagle grasping a sword in its beak; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI MEDALLIST'. Very good condition, complete with original two flat long loop fittings.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 66041

160.00 GBP

WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge

WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge

A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no dama...  read more

Code: 65744

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Athletes Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge

Athletes Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge

A good original First World War period 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; blue enamel gilt oval title surround, depicting crossed rifles to centre on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'W.J.Carroll London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 65743

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Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge

Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge

A good original First World War period 'Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps badge', Crowned oval title, the centre depicting the war goddess 'Bellona'; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 38mm. ...  read more

Code: 65742

15.00 GBP

Mitcham Town Guard 1914 Volunteer Training Corps VTC home front badge

Mitcham Town Guard 1914 Volunteer Training Corps VTC home front badge

A good original First World War period 'Mitcham Town Guard 1914 lapel badge'; large gilt blue enamel title strap, patriotic red, white and blue Union Flag to seeded centre, the reverse engraved with official issue number '410'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65741

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Marylebone Rifle Club lapel badge

Marylebone Rifle Club lapel badge

A rare original circa First World War period 'Mary-Le-Bone Rifle Club badge'; large gilt green enamel title surround, the voided centre depicting the early 20th century early pattern Coat of Arms for Marylebone London, with Virgin and Child at the top and a Latin motto below 'Fiat Secundum Verbum Tuum' (let it be done according to your word); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUN...  read more

Code: 65732

75.00 GBP

WW1 Defence League Beddington Carshalton & Wallington Division tin button badge

WW1 Defence League Beddington Carshalton & Wallington Division tin button badge

A scarce original First World War early period 'Beddington, Carshalton and Wallington Division Defence League badge'; celluliod tin button, gold rim, blue title surround, red centre bearing white shield displaying a 'K'; the reverse with early feature round buttonhole fitting. Good condition, minimal foxing, no cracking.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 65731

75.00 GBP

WW1 Shropshire Volunteer Training Corps VTC numbered badge

WW1 Shropshire Volunteer Training Corps VTC numbered badge

A scarce original First World War early period 'Shropshire Volunteer Training Corps badge', gilt brass blue enamel title strap, three leopards faces (the loggerheads) to the solid centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Robinson & Co The Square Shrewsbury' and with official issue number '792'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, g...  read more

Code: 65729

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WW1 Muswell Hill East Finchley & District Training Corps VTC Badge North London

WW1 Muswell Hill East Finchley & District Training Corps VTC Badge North London

A scarce original First World War circa 1914 period 'Muswell Hill East Finchley and District VTC lapel badge' gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre inscribed 'TRAINING CORPS' on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with early feature round buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 65728

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1915 Bristol Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge

1915 Bristol Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge

A rare original First World War period '1915 Bristol Volunteer Training Corps badge' small gilt brass circular convex example, Crowned crossed rifles '1915 BRISTOL' between the stocks with 'VTC' across the centre, these feature inlaid with black enamel; the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe fitting,...  read more

Code: 65727

180.00 GBP

WW1 Leicester Citizens Training League VTC badge

WW1 Leicester Citizens Training League VTC badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps 'Leicester Citizens Training League lapel badge'; gilt brass circular blue enamel title surround, 'L.C.T.L.' to centre on white enamel ground, surmounted by a 'Wyvern' from the crest of 'Thomas of Lancaster'; the reverse impressed with unusual local maker's details 'Geo Tarratt Leicester'. Very good condition, complete with orig...  read more

Code: 64265

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WW1 Home Protection Brigade Sussex volunteer VTC badge

WW1 Home Protection Brigade Sussex volunteer VTC badge

A scarce original First World War period Volunteer Training Corps 'Home Protection Brigade Sussex VTC lapel badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title circlet, the centre displaying an embossed red, white and blue enamel patriotic 'Union Flag' on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with official low issue number '1158'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the...  read more

Code: 64003

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WW1 St Thomas's Defence Corps VTC badge

WW1 St Thomas's Defence Corps VTC badge

A very rare original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge'; small gilt oval white enamel title surround, the centre with crossed rifles on blue enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original round buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor dings and surface scratches.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 63579

220.00 GBP

WW1 United Arts Volunteer Rifles VTC cap badge

WW1 United Arts Volunteer Rifles VTC cap badge

A scarce original First World War period 'United Arts Volunteer Rifles cap badge'; large bronzed oval surmounted by a small Maltese cross, with in the centre an eagle grasping a sword in its beak, on red enamel background; the reverse impressed with maker's details in a recessed rectangle 'Partridge 59 Gt. Ormond St. W.C.' Good condition, complete with original slider fitting, enamel with surfa...  read more

Code: 63578

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WW1 Halifax Volunteer Corps VTC lapel badge

WW1 Halifax Volunteer Corps VTC lapel badge

A rare original First World War period Volunteer Training Corps 'Halifax Volunteer Corps lapel badge'; triangular shaped blue enamel example, crossed rifles to the voiderd centre. Good condition, no actual enamel loss, but badge very slightly bowed resulting in a few very minor stress lines, visible with magnifying glass.
Height approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 63487

180.00 GBP

Manchester Athletes Volunteer Force VTC lapel badge

Manchester Athletes Volunteer Force VTC lapel badge

A rare original First World War period Volunteer Training Corps 'Manchester Athletes Volunteer Force badge'; small circular red, white and blue enamel example, crossed rifles to the centre and inscribed 'READY FOR THE CALL'; the reverse with early style round buttonhole fitting impressed with a low issue number '375'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 20mm.  read more

Code: 63459

250.00 GBP

Rawtenstall Borough Defence Corps Lancaster Volunteer Training Corps badge

Rawtenstall Borough Defence Corps Lancaster Volunteer Training Corps badge

A rare original First World War period 'Rawtenstall Borough Defence Corps Lancaster VTC home front badge '; gilt brass fluted oval, bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a gilt embossed gentleman in civilian clothing, with rifle at the ready, on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and 'Reg 638232' a registered, design and ...  read more

Code: 62625

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WW1 Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge.

WW1 Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge.

A good original First World War period 'Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps badge', Crowned oval title, the centre depicting the war goddess 'Bellona'; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and with 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. Very good mint condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an ...  read more

Code: 57932

18.00 GBP