RAF No 540 photo reconnaissance squadron Royal Air Force badge.
A very scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 540 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a mosquito with Latin motto "Sine qua non" (Indispensable), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retainig original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 24 Commonwealth Squadron Royal Air Force badge
A rare original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 24 Commonwealth Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a 'Blackcock' with Latin motto "In omnia parati" (Prepared for all things / Ready for anything), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains crisp.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 13 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s.
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 13 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a lynx's head in front of a dagger with Latin motto "Adjuvamus tuendo" (We assist by watching), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 652 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original 1942 to 1953 period King George VI crowned 'RAF No 652 Squadron gilt and enamel badge' depicting gun barrel across conjoined wings with Latin motto "Sive aere sive campo" (In the air and in the field); the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect gilt finish remains bright.
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RAF Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit badge circa 1940s
A good original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit gilt and enamel badge', depicting a torpedo and wings with motto "Science conquers", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 242 OCU Dishforth Royal Air Force badge c1951-1952
A rare original George VI short lived pattern 'RAF No 242 Operational Conversion Unit' gilt and enamel badge bearing a King's Crown, the centre depicting the Terrestrial Globe encircled by a chain, a Yorkshire Rose securing it at the top with crossed Hunting Horns below and Latin motto scroll "Hic Bene Docti Ubique Volant" (Having been taught well here, they fly everywhere); the reverse... read more
RAF No 5 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s by Emblems
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 5 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a maple leaf with Latin motto "Frangas non electas" (Thou mayst break, but shall not bend me), the reverse with maker's details "Emblems Ltd, 15 /19 Kingsway, London, W.C.2". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, very minor spots of verdigris.
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RAF No 22 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1950s.
A good original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 22 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Maltese Cross on which the Greek letter "Pi" is superimposed and French motto "Preux Et Audacieux" (Valiant and Brave), the reverse without maker's details but bearing all the characteristics of "H.W.Miller Ltd". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.... read more
RAF No 229 OCU Royal Air Force operational conversion unit badge
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 229 O.C.U.' gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting crossed sword and torch with Latin motto "Discendo Duces" (By Learning, You Will Lead); the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 109 squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1953
A scarce original short-lived Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 109 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Panther and Latin motto "Primi Hastati" (The first of the legion), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
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Royal Norwegian Air Force No 336 squadron badge
A rare original post-war circa 1949 - 1951 period 'Royal Norwegian Air Force No 336 Squadron badge'; fine quality silver plated translucent enamelled example depicting a swallow in flight and motto "Samhold Og Styrke". Very good condition, complete with single screw post fitting and nut, enamel perfect.
Height 30mm.
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RAF No 72 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 72 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a swift in flight and motto "Swift", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.
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RAF No 230 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 230 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a tiger in front of a palm tree with Malay motto "Kita chari jauh" (We search far), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
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RAF No 151 Fighter Squadron Royal Air Force badge
A rare original King George VI pre-war 'Battle of Britain' period 'RAF No 151 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an owl, wings elevated, alighting on a seax and French motto "Foy pour devoir" (Fidelity unto duty.), the reverse with unusual maker's details :BMCo" (Birmingham Medal Co pre-1939). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 33... read more
RAF No 111 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 111 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a ' saltire cross the centre with three seaxes, superimposed over crossed swords' and Latin motto "Adstantes" (Standing by), the reverse unmarked but bearing all the characteristics of a H.W.Miller Ltd example. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings,... read more
RAF No 208 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 208 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Sphinx with motto "Vigilant", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
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RAF No 53 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 53 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a thistle over saltire with motto "United in Effort", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retainig original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
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RAF No 84 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 84 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Scorpion with Latin motto "Scorpiones pungunt" (Scorpions sting), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.
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RAF No 175 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original George VI period 'RAF No 175 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a Bull's Head' and with motto "Stop at Nothing", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 234 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A rare original circa 1939 - 1946 period 'Royal Air Force No 234 (Madras Presidency) Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a 'Dragon rampant flames issuing from the mouth' and Latin motto "Ignem mortemque despuimus" (We spit fire and death), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, en... read more