A scarce original circa 1940's RAF 'Air Ministry whistle and chain'; white metal tubular example impressed with 'Crowned A.M' followed by the numeral and initial "293/A A./22 CON. 14C". Complete with steel chain with spring clip and leather button tab. Good condition, small kink in chain.
Length 80mm.
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Code: 56858

A scarce original wartime issue 'Royal Canadian Air Force operational tour wing' with a second award bar; the reverse impressed "Sterling and with Canadian maker's details "Birks". Very good uncleaned condition, retaining original screw posts backing plate and nuts and all of its gilt finish, housed in original 'Birks' of Canada cardboard box as awarded.
Width 38mm.
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Code: 56784

160.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Air Force Chaplain's badge'; gilded brass wing mounted with a black Cross Paty bearing a gilt laurel wreath with "RAF" letters within; the reverse impressed with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and an "S". Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, old replacement hook, gilt finish with minor service wear.
Width 55mm.
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Code: 55751

A very good original example of a post 1953 other ranks anodised 'Royal Air Force cap badge', Queen Elizabeth II Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good used condition, minimal service wear.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 55051

8.00 GBP

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A rare original RAF brevet possible made in a 'Prisioner of War camp'; this unique large full sized wing artistiically handcrafted from animal bone, fashioned on the style of the short-lived 'Radio Operator brevet wing cloth badge, the detail correct in every aspect. Very good condition, retaining original make do safety pin fitting.
Width of wing upturned 60mm.  read more

Code: 55025

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original interwar period die-stamped brass 'Royal Air Force full dress other ranks collar badge' the original two loop fitting replaced with a substantial pin and hook with safety roller catch fitting. Very good used condition, minimal service wear.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 54962

A rare fine quality silver 'Royal Auxiliary Air Force lapel badge' bearing a Queen's Crown, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1961 and maker's details "W.J.D" (William James Dingley, Birmingham). Very good condition, retaing original buttonhole crescent fitting, an excellent example.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 54880

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps brooch'; a very unusual bronzed example, bearing large rounded feathered wings the central 'RFC' letters inlaid with deep blue enamelling, surmounted by a King's Crown in red. Very good condition, retaining original substantial pin fittings.
Wingspan 59mm.  read more

Code: 54850

A scarce First World War 1916 period gilt brass fob for the "Imperial Air Convention'; Crowned winged 'C' inscribed "Air Supremacy", "IA" monogram to the centre, ring to the top to suspend from a watch chain or lapel. Very good condition, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.

The 'Imperial Air Convention' was founded around 1916 by Noel Pemberton Billing, aviator, i...  read more