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Embroidery Basics: January 14, 2012  £86.00

Embroidery Basics: January 14, 2012 £86.00

Is it your New Year's Resolution to learn something new? Interested in hand embroidery but never even picked up a needle? This course will cover the basics of embroidery, from materials and tools to framing up your fabric. You'll come away with a sampler of stitches that you can used as a reference when you start your first project!

This is a full day course frm 10:00 - 16:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Nelson Order Gift Set

Ref: 1006246


Price: £200.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Full set of Nelson Orders, complete with Hand & Lock display cases. Save £20 when you buy the full set. This will make an idel gift to a collector or reenactor.

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Civilian Order of the Bath

Ref: 1006083


Price: £375.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Available on next day dispatch
This delicate robe badge is professionally hand embroidered in 90% silver and 2wm gold and enhanced with coloured silks. It features a velvet garter with the inscription "Tria Juncta in Uno" which translates as "three join to become one". This motto was historically thought to refer either to the Union of England, Scotland and France, or to the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland, or to the Holy Trinity.
Measures 24cm by 25cm
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Most Ancient and the Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Ref: 1002482


Price: £375.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Available on next day dispatch.
The badge depicts a silk embroidered thistle marked with gold wire on a field of gold passing couched down by hand, This is enclosed in a green velvet garter with the Motto "nemo me impune lacessit", meaning NO ONE PROVOKES ME WITH IMPUNITY embroidered in gold rough wire.
Measures 23cm by 25cm
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Military Order of the Bath

Ref: 1006082


Price: £487.50 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Available on next day dispatch
This delicate robe badge is professionally hand embroidered in 90% silver and 2wm gold and enhanced with coloured silks. It features a velvet garter with the inscription "Tria Juncta in Uno" which translates as "three join to become one". This motto was historically thought to refer either to the Union of England, Scotland and France, or to the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland, or to the Holy Trinity.
Measures 24cm by 25cm
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The Most Noble Order of the Garter (Robe Badge)

The Most Noble Order of the Garter (Robe Badge)

Ref: 1006228


Price: £375.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest English Order of Chivalry and is one of the most important of all such Orders throughout the world. The badge is presented on a square patch of dark blue velvet which could be used to frame this item. Embroidered by hand in 2wm gold wire and 90% silver, this Order is worn on the left side of the mantle, and depicts a shield of the arms of St George (Argent a Cross Gules) within the Garter which is shown buckled and edged with gold embroidery and having the motto in gold letters.

Order of St. Andrew Badge (Russian)

Ref: 1006054


Price: £80.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

A crowned black double-headed eagle in the centre with St. Andrew crucified upon it; on the centre of the badge are the Latin letters 'Santus Andreas Protector Russee'. This translates as (for 'St. Andrew, Protector of Russia'). It is worn on a pale blue sash over the left shoulder, or on special occasions on an elaborate 'collar' (chain). Measures 9cm by 8.5cm

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NELSON ORDER OF ST. FERDINAND

Ref: 1002474


Price: £55.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

The Nelson Order of St. Ferdinand is hand embroidered with Goldwire and sprangles, depicting St. Ferdinand in a blue and white silks cloak, clutching a silver wire sword with gold kilt. Surrounding points of the crest features silver spangles, cut to shape and embroidered on black cloth.
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NELSON ORDER OF ST. JOACHIM

Ref: 1001557


Price: £55.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

The Nelson Order of St Joachim is designed in 2Wm gold and 90% silver with silk embroidered centre on white raycott, surrounded by a raised green velvet garter with gold smooth purl lettering edged with gold pearl purl. The four points of the cross is worked in 90% silver spangles sewn down silver rough purl. This order is made on a holland and tissue paper ground.


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NELSON ORDER OF THE CRESCENT

Ref: 1001555


Price: £55.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

The Nelson Order of the Crescent features raised midnight blue velvet centre depicting silver plaited embroidered star and crescent moon. Silver plaiting surround edged with gold wire and cut clean out on black cloth. Worn by high ranking civilian officers, state heads and selected members of the royal family, this is a valuable collector's item and will make a fantastic present


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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Ref: 1002473


Price: £75.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Measuring 11.5cm by 9cm, Centre of crest depicts 3 crowns in gold and silver wire embroidery, surrounded by raised red velvet garter with gold wire lettering. Features a silver-plaiting surround. The order is hand embroidered and cut to shape.
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RAF Air Rank Beret Badge with King's Crown

RAF Air Rank Beret Badge with King's Crown

Ref: 1000011


Price: £29.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

RAF Air rank badge with king’s crown, with a gold metal solid eagle in the centre. Cut clean out and backed in yellow holland
Measures 4.5cm by 3.5cm

RAF Air Rank Cap Badge with King's Crown

RAF Air Rank Cap Badge with King's Crown

Ref: 1000004


Price: £34.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

RAF Air rank cap badge with king’s crown, with a gold metal solid eagle in the centre. Embroidered in 2% gold, cut clean out and backed in yellow holland
Measures 6.5cm by 5cm

RAF Chaplain’s Beret Badge with King’s Crown

RAF Chaplain’s Beret Badge with King’s Crown

Ref: 1006088


Price: £25.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

RAF Chaplain’s beret badge with king’s crown, lightly padded, all gold crown with crimson velvet cushion, backed in black holland
Measures 5cm by 4.5cm

RAF Officer’s Beret Badge with King’s Crown

RAF Officer’s Beret Badge with King’s Crown

Ref: 1006084


Price: £20.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

RAF Officer’s beret badge with king’s crown with gold solid metal eagle in the centre. Gold embroidered wreath underneath. Features a raised king’s crown with silk and crimson velvet. A padded badge, backed with Holland
Measures 4.5cm by 5cm

RAF Officer’s Cap Badge with King’s crown

RAF Officer’s Cap Badge with King’s crown

Ref: 1000042


Price: £23.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

RAF Officer’s cap badge with king’s crown with gold solid metal eagle in the centre. Gold embroidered wreath underneath. Features a raised king’s crown with silk and crimson velvet. A padded badge, backed with Holland
Measures 7.5cm by 7cm

Royal Army Chaplain’s Scarf Badges with King's Crown

Ref: 1006085


Price: £79.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Royal Army Chaplain’s Stole badge with king's crown. Hand embroidered in 2WM gold and 90% silver. Worn on each end of the Chaplain’s stole, both badges are cut clean out, backed with tissue and holland.


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Royal Naval Chaplain’s Scarf Badge with King's Crown

Ref: 1006086


Price: £79.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Royal Navy Stole badge with king's crown is sewn onto black raycott, the cross is edged in silver smooth purl and silver pearl purl. The anchor is gold smooth and rough purl edged in gold pearl purl. The badge is cut clean out.



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RAF Service Dress Wing with King’s crown

RAF Service Dress Wing with King’s crown

Ref: 1000005A


Price: £15.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

RAF Service Dress Wing with King’s crown on khaki Melton cloth, lightly padded, all hand embroidered in beige and brown silk
Measures 11cm by 4cm

Field Marshal Beret Badge with King's Crown

Field Marshal Beret Badge with King's Crown

Ref: 1006087


Price: £25.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Gilt wire embroidered cross batons in wreath with lion and crown. Cut clean out
Measures 5cm by 4cm

Field Marshal Cap Badge with King's Crown

Field Marshal Cap Badge with King's Crown

Ref: 1000818


Price: £21.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

Gilt wire embroidered cross batons in wreath with lion and crown. Cut clean out

Field Marshal Rank Badge in Silks with King’s Crown

Field Marshal Rank Badge in Silks with King’s Crown

Ref: 1006055


Price: £50.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Field Marshal Rank Badge in Gilt with Queens Crown

Field Marshal Rank Badge in Gilt with Queens Crown

Ref: 1006056


Price: £50.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

General's Cap Badge with King's crown

General's Cap Badge with King's crown

Ref: 1000890


Price: £21.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

Available on next working day dispatch. General's cap badge with king's crown features a gold embroidered wreath and 2wm gold and 90% silver cross batons
Measures 6cm by 4.5cm

General's Beret Badge with King's crown

General's Beret Badge with King's crown

Ref: 1006089


Price: £25.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Available on next working day dispatch. General's cap badge with king's crown features a gold embroidered wreath and 2wm gold and 90% silver cross batons

No1 Dress Royal Flying Corps Pilot’s Wings

No1 Dress Royal Flying Corps Pilot’s Wings

Ref: 1006236


Price: £17.10 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

No1 Dress Royal flying Corps Pilot’s wing, with king’s crown, hand embroidered in 2% gold, this badge is flat and backed with holland.
Measures 12.5cm by 4.5cm

Period Silk Embroidered Badge with King's Crown

Ref: 1006035


Price: £17.10 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Period silk embroidered badge with king’s crown. Similar to an RAF service dress wing but the monogram in the centre reads (ARF).
Measures 12cm by 4cm

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Royal Flying Corp Silk Wings with King's Crown

Royal Flying Corp Silk Wings with King's Crown

Ref: 1000051


Price: £17.10 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Royal Flying Corp Silk hand embroidered wing on black Melton cloth, lightly padded, with king’s crown.
Measures 12cm by 4cm

US Confederate Naval Captain's Cap Badge

US Confederate Naval Captain's Cap Badge

Ref: USCNC


Price: £9.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

US confederate naval captain's cap badge. It features 3 silver stars, gold anchor and gold wreath. Embroidered in 2wm gold and 90% silver wire and backed by a black melton cloth. Highly collectible
Measures 11cm by 7.5cm

US Confederate Navy Commander's Cap Badge

US Confederate Navy Commander's Cap Badge

Ref: USCNCO


Price: £9.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

US confederate naval commander's cap badge. It features 2 silver stars, gold anchor and gold wreath. All hand embroidered in 2wm gold and 90% silver wire and backed by a black melton cloth. Highly collectible
Measures 11cm by 7.5cm

US Confederate Navy Lieutenant's Cap Badge

US Confederate Navy Lieutenant's Cap Badge

Ref: USCNL


Price: £9.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

US confederate naval lieutenant's cap badge. It features 1 silver star, gold anchor and gold wreath. All hand embroidered in 2wm gold and 90% silver wire and backed by a black melton cloth. Highly collectible
Measures 11cm by 7.5cm

US Confederate Navy Master's Cap Badge

US Confederate Navy Master's Cap Badge

Ref: USCNM


Price: £9.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

US confederate naval master's cap badge. It features a gold anchor and gold wreath. All hand embroidered in 2wm gold and backed by a black melton cloth. Highly collectible
Measures 11cm by 7.5cm

US Confederate Navy Past Midshipman's Cap Badge

US Confederate Navy Past Midshipman's Cap Badge

Ref: USCNPM


Price: £9.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

US confederate naval Pass Midshipman's cap badge. It features a gold anchor hand embroidered in 2wm gold and backed by a black melton cloth. Highly collectible
Measures 11cm by 7.5cm

Victorian Royal Naval Badge

Victorian Royal Naval Badge

Ref: 1002481


Price: £30.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)


Presentation Box £4.50

Victorian Royal Naval Badge, with Victorian crown. The crown is embroidered in crimson silk velvet cushion. Features a gold metal anchor, hand embroidered in gold wire.
The badge measures 7.5cm by 6cm.

The Most Noble Order of the Garter (Robe Badge)

The Most Noble Order of the Garter (Robe Badge)

Ref: 1006228


Price: £375.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest English Order of Chivalry and is one of the most important of all such Orders throughout the world. The badge is presented on a square patch of dark blue velvet which could be used to frame this item. Embroidered by hand in 2wm gold wire and 90% silver, this Order is worn on the left side of the mantle, and depicts a shield of the arms of St George (Argent a Cross Gules) within the Garter which is shown buckled and edged with gold embroidery and having the motto in gold letters.

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