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.
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Code: 63453

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.  read more

Code: 62886

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.  read more

Code: 62678

35.00 GBP

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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 ...  read more

Code: 62643

20.00 GBP

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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.
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Code: 62583

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 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 23m...  read more

Code: 62383

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.  read more

Code: 62322

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 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.
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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.  read more

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.
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Code: 61643

35.00 GBP

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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...  read more

Code: 61642

A scarce original circa King George VI period die-stamped brass other ranks 'Royal New Zealand Air Force cap badge'; Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RNZAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, minimal service wear.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 61581

A good original pre 1953 silver plated 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the "RAFVR" title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 61059

A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Air Force shoulder title', blue silk embroidered serif letters 'CANADA' on blue grey backing. Very good used condition.
Width approx 8cm.  read more

Code: 61058

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original early pattern 'Royal Air Force Air Training Corps circular woven bound cloth backing with blue silk embroidered eagle in a circle, worn above the Sergeant chevrons to denote Flight Sergeant, the reverse with black cotton lining. Very good used condition.
Diameter approx 45mm.  read more

Code: 61024

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

An exceptionally good original circa 1940's typical wartime period powder compact, square polished steel example, the front mounted with a Royal Air Force pilot's wing sweetheart, on a celluloid covered painted sky blue base, the reverse with an engine turned pattern decoration with the back edge impressed 'Made in England'. Very good clean condition, complete with perfect mirror, unused gauze ...  read more

Code: 60958