Null WW2 British Home Front Lapel Badge. Saint Paul’s Cathedral Volunteer Fire W…

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WW2 British Home Front Lapel Badge. Saint Paul’s Cathedral Volunteer Fire Watcher.

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WW2 British Home Front Lapel Badge. Saint Paul’s Cathedral Volunteer Fire Watcher.

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Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Jury Lapel Badge Scarce jury lapel badge from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Olympics. Gilt silver, manufactured by Christofle of Paris, measuring 23 mm x 41 mm, with button closure on reverse. Front of the badge depicts Fame seated on a throne, a palm branch in her right hand and a trumpet in her left, “1900” to the top, “Jury” to the bottom, and the artist’s name along the right edge, "L. Bottee." These jury badges were used for all events at the Exposition (including the Olympic sports events), and are recognized as the first metal Olympic Games participation badges.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

A GOOD BRITISH HOME SERVICE OFFICER'S 'BLUE-CLOTH' HELMET FOR THE ESSEX REGIMENT, circa World War One, the helmet bowl formed from dark blue segmented panels and mounted with gilded furniture including spike to top and band around the visor, bi-metal multi-piece badge to front with King's crown device and leather lined chinstrap formed from gilded metal rings, fine condition, with a turned wood stand.

Estim. 1 200 - 1 800 GBP

SAINT PAUL Polychrome and gilt wood sculpture. Spain, 18th century. Restored. Height: 60 cm.

Estim. 360 - 480 GBP

BRITISH SOVEREIGN REPRODUCTION Reproduction of British Sovereign in yellow gold. Obverse with Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and reverse with Saint George and the Dragon (1875).

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