A group of vintage enamel and metal lapel badges, pins, and souvenirs, primarily of British origin and dating from the mid-20th century. The collection includes a variety of promotional, regional, and interest-based items. Featured pieces include a Yorkshire regional badge in green enamel featuring a white rose and a banner inscribed YORKSHIRE; an Esso Extra promotional automotive badge in white and red enamel; a Health and Strength League membership badge depicting a male figure with a red and blue enamel border; and a National Vegetable Society oval badge with green enamel, inscribed FOUNDED 1960 and NVS. The assortment also contains a painted enamel souvenir badge from Arras featuring a historic belfry tower; a shield-shaped badge with blue enamel featuring four bees and a sailing ship; a sail-shaped pin with a blue six-pointed star; a circular red textured enamel badge with a crown and wing motif; and two small matching blue enamel pins with a stylized W monogram. These items are constructed from base metals with hard and soft enamel finishes.
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