Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 March 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 March 2026

Catalogue

Lot 193: A Collection of Mid-20th Century British Military and Civil Service Insignia including George VI For Loyal Service Badge

This auction ended on March 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

A collection of British military and civil service insignia and lapel pins, primarily dating from the mid-20th century. The grouping includes a George VI King’s Crown For Loyal Service lapel badge in silver-toned metal featuring the GR monogram. Also present are multiple For Home and Country enamel pins, a Civil Defence Corps pin featuring a crown and lion, and two W.V.S. Civil Defence badges. Military insignia comprise a Royal Army Medical Corps badge and a Royal Army Service Corps star-shaped badge bearing the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense. The collection further contains a 7 Years Service enameled bar and other commemorative service-related items. Construction materials include gilt brass, silver-toned base metals, and various coloured enamels.