Badge collections
D-EXP/P/B3/23 8 May 1978 Wolverhampton Archives
Walsall police inspector Arthur Wilkins from Aldridge collected British military badges and buttons. The Royal Armoured Corps Museum at Bovington is mentioned.
D-EXP/P/B3/23 8 May 1978 Wolverhampton Archives
Walsall police inspector Arthur Wilkins from Aldridge collected British military badges and buttons. The Royal Armoured Corps Museum at Bovington is mentioned.
D-EXP/P/B3/10 20 Feb 1967 Wolverhampton Archives
Britain was apparently one of the keenest nations in the world on badge collecting. Germany and America are mentioned. The photograph shows a badge which reads “Honi soit qui mal y pense”.
D-EXP/P/B3/11 20 Feb 1967 Wolverhampton Archives
Badges made by John Pinches (Medallists), Ltd. from Clapham. Mike Lessor and Robert Taster are mentioned, and the photograph shows a selection of badges, including “I am an Enemy of the State”, “Sack the Queen”, “Great Britain Tokyo Olympics 1964”, “F. H.
D-EXP/P/B3/14 24 May 1968 Wolverhampton Archives
The Corps would be marching in the town’s Civic Sunday parade with a fraction of their numbers, as there had not been enough badges manufactured. The Royal Air Force (RAF), St Peter’s Church and Mayor Alderman Bob Campbell are mentioned.
D-EXP/P/B3/16 8 Jul 1969 Wolverhampton Archives
Mr G. G. Lovatt had designed a new college symbol. Mrs A. M. Mohammed, Goldthorn Road and Mr G. Grosvenor are mentioned. The photograph shows Mr A. Haynes and Mrs D. Lloydbottom.
D-EXP/P/B3/9 20 Feb 1967 Wolverhampton Archives
Britain was apparently one of the keenest nations in the world on badge collecting. Germany, America, Tufty Road Safety, Mister Softee Ice Cream, Knorr Soup and International Rescue are mentioned. The photograph shows a selection of badges, including “Oxf
D-EXP/P/B3/20 20 Sep 1972 Wolverhampton Archives
A lead crystal and silver insignia which was cut free-hand by Stuart Narrowmore of the Bridge Crystal Glass Company of Stourbridge and mounted by Engelhard Sales of Birmingham. Michael Brettle, James A. Jobling and Co., Sunderland, Glass Tubes and Compone
D-EXP/P/B3/27 14 Dec 1982 Wolverhampton Archives
A Derby firm produced promotional bugs which had become really popular. Holly Lane and the National Coal Board are mentioned.
D-EXP/P/B3/28 14 Jul 1984 Wolverhampton Archives
A collection of military badges reached a record price at auction when sold by Wallis and Wallis. The photograph shows a collection of badges, including the Royal Australian Navy, Natal Royal Rifles, Rifle Volunteers, Royal Malta Militia, Edinburgh City A
D-EXP/P/B3/29 31 May 1990 Wolverhampton Archives
The museum hosted an exhibition of local collections. Jo Digger is mentioned. The photograph shows Kate and Claire Painter from Pelsall with the badge collection of Kevin Williams from Leamore.