Bidspirit auction | A Collection of British and

A Collection of British and Commonwealth Military Badges, Medals, and Uniform Buttons - A large and varied assortment of British and Commonwealth militaria, primarily dating from the early to mid-20th century, presented in two boxes. The collection includes a brass ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) cap badge featuring a laurel wreath and crown, and a brass Royal Army Medical Corps cap badge with the rod of Asclepius and the motto IN ARDUIS FIDELIS. A multi-pointed brass breast star is present, alongside a four-ribbon medal bar containing the 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, and Defence Medal. The assortment also contains several bronze commemorative and prize medals. One circular bronze medal is engraved on the reverse with the inscription 1st BOYS INDL. GYM. 1935. Another dark-toned commemorative token bears the date 10/12/32. A black cloth embroidered shoulder title with red and gold thread is included, as well as a group of brass rank pips. A significant quantity of loose uniform buttons is included, rendered in brass and brown plastic or bakelite. Many brass buttons are decorated with the Royal Arms featuring the lion and unicorn, while others show a lion's head motif. The reverse of one brass button is impressed with the maker name CHENEY B'HAM. Also present is a silver-toned metal key, the head of which is stamped YALE and PROPERTY OF MOBILE OIL... MADE IN U.S.A.