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A rare ORIGINAL Second World War period official pattern 'RAF Pathfinder badge'; gilded brass eagle wing nicely toned and retaining the correct original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch with straight edge. Very good condition. Wingspan 54mm. The RAF pathfinder badge was worn above left breast pocket. It was strictly forbidden for aircrew to actually wear this badge when on operations in case they fell into German hands, taken prisoner and identified.
Code: 63030
SOLD
A scarce original circa King George VI 1940's period die-stamped brass other ranks 'Royal Canadian Air Force cap badge'; Crowned laurel sprays bearing 'RCAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, verdigris staining to base of loops, minimal service wear. Height 46mm.
Code: 62886
25.00 GBP
A good original circa 1954 period Royal Air Force interesting piece of history from the 'RAF Summer Camp Calshot 1954' in the form of a large substantial brass disc, mounted securely with an eagle facing right and bearing a punched hole to the top. Very good condition, brass toned. Diameter 41mm.
Code: 62678
35.00 GBP
A good original circa 1970's period 'City of Stoke on Trent R.J.Mitchell Spitfire museum celluliod tin button badge'; large blue and white format example, displaying a Royal Air Force spitfire fighter plane in flight. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting. Diameter 31mm. The Supermarine Spitfire MK XVI RW388 was presented to the City of Stoke-on-Trent in 1972 in recognition of Stoke-on-Trent being the birthplace of the it’s designer R.J. Mitchell. A dedicated museum was created in Hanley where she was exhibited for many years before moving to her permanent home in the City museum during the winter of 1985. These badges were available at the dedicated museum shop during the 1970’s.
Code: 62643
20.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force aircrew wing pin badge'; gilded brass eagle wing facing right complete with pin fittings without a sign of any adaption. Very good condition. Wingspan 54mm.
Code: 62583
A scarce original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt lapel badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel to solid centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, manufacturers minor flaw to the enamel. Height 21mm.
Code: 62493
A scarce original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt lapel badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with dark blue enamel to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 20mm.
Code: 62492
A scarce original Second World War period Royal Air Force workshop art badge, handcrafted from off-cuts of salvaged perpex from a fighter aircraft windscreens in the form of a five-pointed star (a symbol of faith) using parts from a RAF brass button to enhance the centre and possibly sold to raise funds for the war effort. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting. Height 37mm.
Code: 62408
60.00 GBP
A rare original Second World War period Royal Air Force workshop art, handcrafted from off-cuts of salvaged perpex from a fighter aircraft windscreens and skilfully made into a bracelet, using parts from a RAF brass button to enhance the centre and possibly sold to raise funds for the war effort. An old vintage label accompanying this item inscribed it as a 'Spitfire Hurricane Bracelet. Made from off-cuts of Fighting Aircraft Windscreens'. Very good condition, complete with original basic catch. Length approx 80mm.
Code: 62407
220.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1920's early 'Women's Royal Air Force Old Comrades Association badge'; gilded brass strap inlaid with blue enamel and bearing title 'W.R.A.F. - O.C.A.' with eagle spread across the voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, very minor service wear to the enamel. Height 23mm. The Women's Royal Air Force Old Comrades Association was formed in 1919.
Code: 62383
A scarce original Second World War period unmarked silver 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge', made by the Royal Mint and impressed with official Air Ministry issue number '56595'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 24mm.
Code: 62332
30.00 GBP
A scarce original circa late war 1944 printed cotton issue 'R.A.F.P armband' with adjustable brass press studs with manufacturers details 'Newey Brothers B'Ham PAT 201430.22'. Very good condition, colour remains bright, one outer press stud ABSENT. Width 9.3cm. Length 93cm.
Code: 62322
A good original Second World War period 'RAF Comforts Committee volunteer worker home front badge'; chromium plated circular title surround inlaid with blue enamel, bearing Royal Air Force eagle to voided centre with scroll below 'Voluntary Worker', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 24mm. During wartime the 'RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, polo neck jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force airman fighting for King and Country.
Code: 62250
A good original circa 1938 to 1941 period 'Air Defence Cadet Corps lapel badge'; chromium plated title circlet, stylised electric blue enamel 'speedbird' emblem to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal wear. Diameter 18mm. The 'Air Defence Cadet Corps' was founded in 1938, as a volunteer youth organisation to encourage young people to join the RAF. It was replaced in 1941 by the Air Training Corps.
Code: 62192
A scarce original circa 1938 to 1941 period 'Air Defence Cadet Corps cap badge'; chromium plated title circlet, stylised electric blue enamel 'speedbird' emblem to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings and split pin, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal wear. Diameter 39mm. The 'Air Defence Cadet Corps' was founded in 1938, as a volunteer youth organisation to encourage young people to join the RAF. It was replaced in 1941 by the Air Training Corps.
Code: 62162
A scarce original Second World War period unmarked silver 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge', made by the Royal Mint without issue number and complete with original pin fitting. Very good condition. Height 24mm.
Code: 62060
A good original Second World War period celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying a winged badge of the Royal Air Force the reverse inscribed with the Prime Minister Winston Churchill speech made in 1940 'NEVER IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN CONFLICT WAS SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW", along the spine is printed 'British Made'. Fair condition, foxing to all sides. Price reflects. Size 56 x 38mm.
Code: 62048
A unique one-off original 'trench art' Second World War period bulbous RAF badge, skillfully made from a George V silver florin coin, the reverse bearing part details of the coins obverse. Good condition, lead solder applied pin fittings, HOOK now broken off. Height 31mm.
Code: 61850
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Canadian Air Force brooch', Crowned 'Per Ardua ad Astra' enamelled crest with eagle spread across the the centre, resting on a title scroll and applied to a maple leaf, the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with slight flaws. Width 28mm.
Code: 61643
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Canadian Air Force brooch', Crowned 'Per Ardua ad Astra' enamelled crest with eagle spread across the centre, resting on a title scroll and applied to a well defined pair of arched feathered wings, the reverse impressed with two outward facing pennant marking and initials 'GF' (Gold Front). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with slight flaws. Width 48mm.
Code: 61642
45.00 GBP
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