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A very scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force Wyton gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a blazing sun surmounted by a bow pointed down and sword pointed upwards with Latin motto 'Verum Exquiro' (Seek the Truth), the reverse impressed 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: 60352
50.00 GBP
A scarce original King George VI period 'No 83 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a red deer's antler and motto 'Strike to Defend', the reverse impressed 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: 60351
80.00 GBP
A scarce original King George VI period example, the embossed central badge depicting an ogress pierced by an arrow, with motto "Achieve your aim", the reverse with embossed 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, an excellent example. Height 33mm.
Code: 60291
SOLD
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 7 Pathfinder Squadron Royal Air Force gilt and enamel badge, depicting star constellation Ursa Major and Latin motto 'Per Diem Per Noctem' (by day and by night), 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: 60258
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force Hereford gilt and enamel badge', depicting a bull's head with motto "Take the bull by the horns", 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: 60220
30.00 GBP
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 88 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting serpent gliding.and French motto 'En garde' (Be on your guard)', 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 35mm.
Code: 60219
A scarce original post 1941 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 'Utrumque Paratus' (prepared for either event), 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 34mm. 'Glasgow University Air Squadron' was formed in 1941. In 1965 the squadron was renamed 'Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron'
Code: 60090
60.00 GBP
A good original Elizabeth II 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 B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 35mm.
Code: 60063
A good original circa 1942 to 1952 George VI period 'Royal Air Force Regimant gilt and enamel badge', depicting an astral crown superimposed on crossed rifles, with Latin motto 'Per Ardua' (Through Adversity), 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 34mm. The Royal Air Force Regiment was formed in 1942, with its first headquarters established at RAF Belton Park, Grantham, Lincolnshire. The new regiment was made up of field squadrons equipped with Morris Light Reconnaissance Cars, Humber Light Reconnaissance Cars and Otter Light Reconnaissance Cars.
Code: 59983
A good original post 1938 George VI period 'RAF No 30 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Palm tree with French motto 'Ventre a terre' (All out), 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 34mm. RAF No 30 Suadron heraldry symbol a date palm tree signifying the squadron's long service in the Middle East was approved by King George VI in May 1938.
Code: 59982
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 B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minor wear to gilt finish. Height 34mm.
Code: 59979
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940s period 'Royal Air Force No 264 Battle of Britain Fighter (Madras Presidency) Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a 'Roman Gladiator Helmet' with motto 'We Defy', the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor service wear gilt finish. Height 34mm.
Code: 59912
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 543 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Crane's head carrying an open padlock with key in its beak and motto 'Valiant and Vigilant', 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. 'Royal Air Force No 543 Squadron' was formed during the war at 'RAF Benson' in 1942 as a photographic reconnaissance unit with the Supermarine Spitfire. It was reformed again at RAF Gaydon in 1955 and was disbanded at RAF Wyton in 1974.
Code: 59911
A scarce original King George VI period gilt and enamel badge, depicting a head of a 'labrador Retriever dog' and motto 'Retrieve', the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Fair condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel loss to crown and title circlet. Irice reflects. Height 34mm. RAF No 276 Squadron was disbanded on 14 November 1945.
Code: 59812
A rare original George VI period 'RAF No 617 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting the bursting of a dam, in commemoration of 'Operation Chastise', bearing French motto 'Apres Moi Le Deluge' (After me the flood), 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, an excellent example. Height 34mm.
Code: 59811
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
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
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
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
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