Lot 188: A Collection of Vintage British and Continental Enamel and Metal Lapel Badges

A collection of vintage enamel and metal lapel badges, service pins, and membership insignia, predominantly of British origin. The group includes military and service items such as a silvered Air Raid Precautions (ARP) badge with Tudor crown, a Merchant Navy (MN) badge, a Civil Defence Corps badge, and a Royal Northumberland Fusiliers bronze badge. Transport-related items comprise examples for Phillips Cycles, Bedford Drivers Club, Atkinson Vehicles, Cyclists’ Touring Club, and a German Fernverkehr badge. Social and miscellaneous badges include a Daily Mail Teddy Tail League pin, a Butlins Ayr 1961 souvenir, various Youth Hostels Association (YHA) badges, a red enamel Prefect bar, and a Comptometer shield badge. The pieces are constructed from brass, copper, and silvered base metals with various enamel finishes.