WW2 RAF Spitfire pilot's Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club badge
A rare original unique 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with ruby coloured stones, the reverse inscribed 'W/O. T.V.Pigot'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
Awarded to 1059795 Warrant Officer T.V. Pigot who bailed out of his Supermarine MKV Spitfire of 1435 Squadron when hit by enemy ... read more
WW2 Parachute Regiment other ranks beret badge
A scarce original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped silver plated brass winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing a non-voided crown, this convex shaped for a snug fit. Very worn condition, silver plating worn back to brass to the front, complete with original loops and split pin.
Width 66mm.
Originally formed as The Parachute Co... read more
Parachute Regiment silver and enamel winged badge
A rare original circa mid 1940's British made 'Parachute Regiment brooch' or possibly mess dress badge, black and white canopy flanked by plain silver wings, the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Width 50mm. read more
GQ Parachutist Gregory & Quilter qualification badge
A scarce original 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company die-stamped silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge' depicting a parachutist. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 37mm.
Height 16mm. read more
Airborne Wandeltochte Police Sports Association Renkum souvenir medal
A good original early pattern 'Airborne Walking Tour bronze participants medal, the obverse displaying an embossed pegasus emblem and suspended from a silk maroon ribbon. Very good condition.
Diameter 27mm.
The annual Airborne Walking Tour was started in 1947 to honour those who fought for the liberation of our country in the September 1944. It is a tribute to the 1,700 a... read more
RAF Parachute Training School PTS Canopy Club membership badge
A good original early post 1945 period 'PTS Canopy Club badge'; gilded brass circlet inlaid with blue enamel bearing white parachute canopy to centre within laurel sprays and complete with white enamel feathered wing; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye Kenning & Spencer Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.<... read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Parachute Regiment other ranks beret badge
A good original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped white metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing a non-voided crown. Good condition, complete with original loops, minor service wear.
Width 67mm.
Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd June, 1940 at The Central Landing School, Ringway, Manchester; redesigna... read more
Irvin Air Chutes Parachute Company qualification badge
A scarce original circa 1960's gilt badge, the Irvin title and canopy inlaid with blue and white enamel, the wings narrower than the wartime version, the reverse with maker's details "F&S" "Made in England". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 27mm. read more
GQ Parachutist Qualification parachute badge RAF, Free French
A scarce original early pattern 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge' depicting a parachutist, the slightly smaller slim wings inlaid with orangey red enamelling, the reverse impressed "G.Q. Parachutist". Fair condition, retaining original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch, heavy enamel loss and service wear to silver plating.
Wid... read more
30.00 GBP
WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award
A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed SGT M.J.CARTER.. Very good uncleaned condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the 'Irvin Parachute Company' ... read more
WW2 WW2 Irvin Parachute Company gold caterpillar club award POW 1944
A rare original 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with red rubies, the reverse inscribed F/O J.F. Acquier. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
The 'Gold Caterpillar Club Award' was initiated in the early 1920s by 'Leslie Irvin' of the Irvin Parachute Company to be awar... read more
GQ Parachutist Company 1989 hallmarked silver badge
A rare original fine quality 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company GQ badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1989 and maker's details "JRG&S" (JR Gaunt and Sons). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch.
Width 38mm.
Height 17mm. read more
Parachute Regiment gilt & enamel badge c1940s
A scarce 'Parachute Regiment badge, the large gilt metal wings enamelled in blue the canopy in white. Good condition, original pin fittings, a few minor nicks to the enamel.
Width 46mm.
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WW2 Irvin Air Chutes parachute company On National Service badge
A rare original Second World War period Irvin Air Chutes of Great Britain Ltd, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, On National Service chrome and enamel war workers badge, the reverse stamped with low official issue number "57" and Birmingham maker's details. Very good condition, original pin fittings, minor service wear to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd ejection seats, sports & social club badge
A good original circa 1961 'Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd Buckinghamshire chromium plated badge with yellow and white enamel, depicting a winged parachute canopy with ejection seat to the fore, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St. B'Ham". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 29mm.
Height 21mm. read more
WW2 GQ Parachutist Qualification parachute badge RAF, Free French
A good early pattern with slim wings and rare to find with a lapel buttonhole fitting, reverse impressed "G.Q. Parachutist" and with makers details J.R.Gaunt. London. Remains in very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Width 37mm. read more