A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', depicting a 'RFC cap badge style crest'; the reverse impressed with Birminham silver hallmarks for 1915 and unusual maker's details 'S&P' in an oval. The shell is in very good condition, the reverse retaining original hook and a crudely replacement pin, remains a good display item, price reflects.
Diameter 2...  read more

Code: 66063

A good original circa 1940's period 'Aeronautical Inspection Directorate lapel badge'; small red enamel gilt title circlet surmounted by a Crowned wing 'On H.M. Service' with 'A.I.D' to centre on black enamel ground. Good condition, complete with very small buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches. Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 66022

A good original large possibly First World War period 'Aeronautical Inspection Directorate substantially made lapel badge'; red enamel gilt title circlet surmounted by a Crowned wing 'On H.M. Service' with 'A.I.D' to centre on black enamel ground, the reverse impressed with official issue number '2152'. Good condition, complete with buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor surfa...  read more

Code: 66021

50.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1914 period fine quality 'Royal Flying Corps gold pilot's wing sweetheart pin brooch'; 'RFC' monogram within crowned laurel wreath flanked by large well defined feathered wings, the reverse with an applied tablet impressed '9CT'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Wingspan approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 66015

250.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1914 period fine quality 'Royal Flying Corps gold sweetheart brooch'; polished RFC monogram within crowned laurel wreath on lined ground, flanked by small finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed '9ct Gold' and maker's details 'A.Bros' (Ahronsberg Brothers Birmingham). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings with replacement hook with safety ro...  read more

Code: 65306

A scarce original First World War period Royal Flying Corps gilt brass button, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Armfield & Co Ld Birmingham.' Very good condition, complete with original shank, minimal service wear.
Diameter approx 22mm.  read more

Code: 65305

A scarce original Second World War period Royal Air Force workshop trench art pendant, handcrafted from off-cuts of salvaged perspex from a fighter aircraft windscreen and parts from a RAF brass button and sold to raise funds for the war effort. Very good condition, complete ring fitting.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 65226

A scarce original Second World War period Royal Air Force workshop trench art pin badge, handcrafted from off-cut of salvaged perspex 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.
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Code: 62408

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original mid Second World War period economy example that has never been enamelled, in the form of a chromium plated title circlet bearing Royal Air Force eagle to voided centre with scroll below 'Voluntary Worker'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 24mm.

During wartime the 'RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to th...  read more

Code: 64292

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Air League of the British Empire' pin badge; large gilt blue enamel horseshoe scroll surmounted by an eagle on globe bearing the Latin motto 'In Coelo Imperium' (In heaven control). Very good condition, complete with scarce pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.

Air League of the British Empire was established in 1909 and...  read more

Code: 64224

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Air League of the British Empire' gentleman's lapel badge; large gilt blue enamel horseshoe scroll surmounted by an eagle on globe bearing the Latin motto 'In Coelo Imperium' (In heaven control); the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the ena...  read more

Code: 64223

20.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force Victory badge' in the form of a gilt brass pilot's wing; the centre bearing a Crowned 'V' for victory symbol inlaid with blue and red enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Wingspan 52mm.  read more

Code: 64068

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 fr...  read more

Code: 62407

220.00 GBP

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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.

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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.
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Code: 62162

35.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period sweetheart brooch, handcrafted from a piece of salvaged perpex from a fighter aircraft and made into the form of a pilot's wing using parts from a RAF brass button to enhance the centre, possibly sold to raise funds for the war effort. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings now a little rusty.
Wingspan 71mm.  read more

Code: 60989

A scarce original circa early post war period very well presented miniature ribbon bar group, bearing a '1939 -1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with rossette, Italy Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal with MID oakleaf'. Very good clean condition, pin fittings fully functioning.
Width 96mm.
Height 12mm.  read more

Code: 60949

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa pre-war period 'French Army of the Air pilot's lapel badge', miniature die-stamped silver plated laurel wreath surmounted by a gilt star and pilot's wing spread across the centre, the reverse complete with original single pin for wearing in a cravat or on a lapel. Good condition.
Height of badge 16mm.
Overall height with pin 53mm.  read more

Code: 60945

25.00 GBP

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A good original set of four 'RFC / RAF 1918 officer's small gilt pocket size uniform buttons' the reverse impressed with maker' details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ld London'. Very good unused condition, mounted on original retailers card, complete with shanks.
Diameter 17mm.  read more

Code: 60593

A scarce original circa wartime period 'Barrage Balloon badge' in the form of a miniature die-stamped silver plate on copper representation of a barrage balloon, complete with original pin fittings, silver plating worn back to copper otherwise very good condition.
Height 18mm.  read more

Code: 60135