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A good original Second World War period 'RAF Comforts Committee volunteer worker home front badge'; chromium plated title surround inlaid with blue enamel, bearing Royal Air Force eagle to voided centre with scroll below 'Voluntary Worker', the reverse impressed 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. 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: 63685
20.00 GBP
A good original King George VI period die-stamped brass other ranks 'Royal Air Force cap badge'; Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, minimal wear. Height approx 44mm.
Code: 63684
A very good original King George VI period two piece 'RAF officer's gilt cap badge'; gilt brass example, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON' and complete with original backing plate, screw posts and nuts to both Crown and eagle. Very good condition. Width 53mm.
Code: 63683
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A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Air Force lapel badge'; Crowned silver plated example bearing RAF eagle to the centre on green enamel ground, official Air Ministry issue number '33330' number to the front, the reverse with impressed with maker's details 'Dingley B'ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 36mm. Worn as an official identification for civilians On Government Work serving on RAF Airfields, etc.
Code: 63682
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa late 1950's period 'Friends of the R.A.F. Malcolm Clubs gilt brass pin badge'; small blue enamel title surround, eagle to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 19mm. The first front line 'RAF Malcolm Club' which was named in honour of 'Wing Commander Hugh Malcolm VC' was opened in Algiers North Africa in 1943. The first one established in England in 1956 was at RAF Wittering, their slogan was 'FOR THE AIRMEN'.
Code: 63681
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 '88492'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 24mm.
Code: 63680
30.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1924 to 1947 period 'Auxiliary Air Force unmarked silver badge', 'AAF' within a circle surmounted by a 'King's Crown' and resting on a 'RAF' eagle, the reverse impressed with Air Ministry official low issue number '9069'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 24mm. 'AAF Auxiliary Air Force' was formed in 1924. It became the 'RAAF Royal Auxiliary Air Force' in 1947.
Code: 63679
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
15.00 GBP
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 good original circa 1940's period 'Pea-Nut Club fundraising celluloid tin button badge' displaying a unshelled peanut, the rim with printed maker's details 'Caxton Name Plate MFG.Co. Ltd. Kew Green, Surrey'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, surface scratches. Diameter 25mm. The Pea-nut Club was formed during the Second World War to support the 'Guinea Pig Club' established in 1941 by Sir Archibald McIndoe at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Sussex, the Plastic Surgeon who rebuilt the faces of Royal Air Force servicemen burnt in action.
Code: 63509
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force miniature escape blackened brass compass, of the pattern carried by RAF Aircrew as part of their escape and evasion equipment. Good condition. Diameter approx 15mm. Depth approx 5mm.
Code: 63453
60.00 GBP
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
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
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
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 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
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
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