A very good condition ‘On War Service’ badge for an employee of the Midland Railway.
Multi-coloured enamel on gilt brass.
Good maker details and service number to the badge reverse.
(Thanks to my observant internet friend for pointing out its a WW1 related badge.)
A superb WW1 WV lapel badge backed with a period Red Cross formation sign, mounted on its original Red Cross ‘backing card’. A standard WV badge with reverse issue number, mounted on a felt Red Cross, showing (via the issue card) association with the British Red Cross Society, Cornwall Work Auxiliary. The backing card (in red to its revers, see images) is missing sadly the bottom arm
A tin plate decorative tin issued by the ‘Mazawattee’ Tea Company as possibly a gift to employees or as a sales item (more lilkey the latter). Depicts the patriotic flags of the WW1 Allies and the various fighting men of said Allies. The underside is marked with manufacturer details. Some fading and evidence of being shelf used as a tea caddy.
A ‘non military’ item, but non the less a lovely moment in time collectable related to the Great War. A personalised 1914 calendar ! Personalised with a studio taken photograph with an inked dedication to the photograph and reverse of the calendar. Photograph signed ‘Yours truly Sidney F Marshall’. The reverse with the dedication ‘My best wishes for jolly Xmas and the brightest of New Years Sidney F
An unusual ‘Victory’ cup for two reasons 1, The cap is manufactured from tin rather than the more usual ceramic varieties that still abound. This is only the second ‘victory cup’ that I have ever encountered in this format. Excellent damage free condition with only minor marking to the exterior detail (see images). 2, The cup only recognises France and Britain as ‘victors’, rather than the
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