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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force No 74 Spitfire Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a tiger's face motif and motto 'I fear no man', the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 34mm. RAF No 74 Battle of Britain Spitfire Squadron were nicknamed the 'Tiger Squadron Trinidad'
Code: 59745
95.00 GBP
A scarce original George VI period gilt and enamel badge, depicting the Lincoln Imp and Latin motto 'Per Purum Tonantes' (Thundering through the clear air), the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 33mm.
Code: 59677
60.00 GBP
A scarce original George VI period circa 1939 -1952 'RAF No 245 Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an eagle over the sea with Latin motto "Fugo Non Fugio" (I put to fight, I do not flee), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright. Height 33mm. 'RAF No 245 Squadron' nicknamed 'Northern Rhodesian' at the outbreak of the Second World War was operating the Bristol Blenheim aircraft, however in March 1940 they converted to the Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft. During the Dunkirk evacuation it operated a detachment from the famous airfield RAF Hawkinge and during the Battle of Britain flew operationally. Later in the war it formed part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force, it's Hawker Typhoon aircraft operating in sweeps over occupied Europe. It also flew support operations for D-Day and in the later part of the war operated in the close support roll. In the post war years it flew the Hawker Hunter jet and the Canberra B.2s. It was finally disbanded in 1963.
Code: 59601
80.00 GBP
A scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 141 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a leopard's head and Latin motto 'Caedimus noctu' (We slay by night), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Fair condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel damage to crown, service wear to gilt finish. Price reflects. Height 34mm.
Code: 59563
30.00 GBP
A good original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 39 Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a winged bomb and Latin motto 'Die noctuque' (By day and night) and bearing all the aspects of a 'H.W.Miller' made badge. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 35mm.
Code: 59562
25.00 GBP
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 31 Goldstars Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a 'Mullet' over laurel wreath with Latin motto 'In cælum indicum primus' (First into Indian skies), the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 35mm.
Code: 59512
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1953 period 'RAF No 100 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge', depicting a skull and crossed bones with Malaysia motto 'Sarang tebuan jangan dijolok' (Never stir up a hornet's nest), the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 35mm.
Code: 59483
SOLD
A good original George VI period 'RAF No 25 Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Hawk holding a gauntlet with Latin motto 'Feriens Tego' (Striking I defend), the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright. Height 33mm.
Code: 59398
35.00 GBP
A good original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 23 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an eagle preying on a falcon and Latin motto "Semper Aggressus" (Always on the attack), the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 33mm.
Code: 59356
A scarce original George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 19 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a dolphin within conjoined wings and Latin motto "Possunt quia posse videntur" (They can because they think they can), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 34mm.
Code: 59337
A good original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No1 School of Technical Training gilt and enamel badge' the centre displaying a Beech tree with Latin motto 'Crescentes Discimus' (Growing we learn). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minor sevice wear to gilt finish. Height 35mm.
Code: 59314
A good original King George VI period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a hind's head between elevated wings and motto "Aim sure", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish. Height 34mm.
Code: 59307
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'RAF No 10 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a winged arrow with Latin motto "Rem acu tangere" (To hit the mark), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, spot of verdigris to crown. Height 35mm.
Code: 59287
A good original King George VI period 'RAF No 6 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force gilt and enamel badge', depicting an eagle, wings elevated, preying on a serpent and with Latin motto "Oculi Exercitus" (The eyes of the Army), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 34mm.
Code: 59269
A good original circa 1950's period 'Royal Air Force No 2 M.T. Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an Elephant holding a log in his trunk and Latin motto "Quocumque Quid Vehere Velitus" (Wherever you may wish to carry something), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 35mm.
Code: 59255
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 1 Parachute Training School badge' with embossed parachute canopy to the centre and motto "Knowledge dispels fear" the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 34mm.
Code: 59254
A scarce original early Elizabeth II circa 1960's period 'RAF No 105 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a battle axe with Latin motto 'Fortis in Proeliis' (Valiant in battles), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 35mm. RAF No 105 Squadron disbanded in 1968 for the last time.
Code: 59079
A scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a mallard alighting and Latin motto "Semper vigilate" (Be Always Vigilant), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 34mm.
Code: 59078
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAFVR Glasgow University Air Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting a sword of war and the dove of peace with Latin motto "In Utrumque Paratus" (prepared for either event), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright, enamel crown at fault with attempted restoration, otherwise all perfect. Height 34mm. In 1965 the Royal Air Force Glasgow University Air Squadron named was changed to the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron.
Code: 58988
A scarce original King George VI period 'No 604 Middlesex Squadron Auxilliary Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a 'seax' and Latin motto "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war.), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish with minor wear. Height 34mm.
Code: 58870
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