Antiques, Curios, Collectables, Taxidermy, Silver, Gold, Stamps, Bronze
Lot 171:
Description
This diverse archival collection consists of approximately 17 pieces, including enamel lapel pins, stamped metal military insignia, shoulder titles, and political pinback buttons. The lot features a significant selection of British trade union memorabilia, including N.U.P.E., T.G.W.U. representing Branch Secretary and Health and Safety Representative roles, a NATSOPA pin, and an E.E.P.T.U. 40 Years long-service enamel shield pin with the motto Light & Liberty. Military and uniformed service items include stamped metal insignia for the Royal Montreal Regiment of Canada, Royal Regiment of Artillery featuring the Ubique motto, Royal Army Medical Corps, and The Light Infantry bugle horn. Notable pieces include a brass RHG Royal Horse Guards shoulder title and a white metal Commando-style dagger pin. Political and social activism is represented by a large Support the Garners Strikers TGWU official strike button, a National Union of Students – Wales / UCMC pin, and a yellow button referencing the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Local interest is represented by a Duckmanton Workshop North Derbyshire enamel pin. Several items are confirmed as manufactured by the prestigious maker Fattorini & Sons, Birmingham. Materials include enamel on gilt and silver-toned metal, stamped brass, and celluloid/plastic. Era: Predominantly mid-to-late 20th century, circa 1960s to 1980s. Dimensions: Various sizes, largest button approximately 5.5 cm diameter, smallest pin approximately 1.5 cm diameter.
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