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A rare original early circa 1940s unique commissioned unofficial 'British Overseas Airways Corporation pilots wing tiepin brooch'; silver griffin on torse set within black enamel central shield surmounted by an 'Astral Crown' flanked by large finely feathered wings the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and additional safety chain. Wingspan 62mm. This wing came housed in a vintage 'Crisson Ltd. Bermuda' (founded 1922) jewellers display box, this is in very poor condition and not sure if it is anything to do with its history, but is being sold with it just in case. British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to form British Airways.
Code: 62572
175.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1950's 'I flew by Silver City' celluloid tin button promotional badge' displaying an aeroplane. Very good condition, complete with original Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing and rust marks, colour remains bright, photograph with some light reflection to the top. Diameter 32mm. 'Silver City Airways' was founded in 1946 by Air Cdre Griffith Powell. The airline was named after the mining town of Broken Hill in Australia, which was known as the 'Silver City'. It was purchased by 'British United Airways' in 1962.
Code: 62379
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1950's Fly GB With Silver City I did ! celluloid tin button promotional badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, very slight fading to the front, with minor foxing and rust marks to reverse, colour remains bright. Diameter 32mm. 'Silver City Airways' was founded in 1946 by Air Cdre Griffith Powell. The airline was named after the mining town of Broken Hill in Australia, which was known as the 'Silver City'. It was purchased by 'British United Airways' in 1962.
Code: 62378
10.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1960's 1970's period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Stewardess gilt metal brevet wing badge', with additional semi-circle oakleaf spray below; the reverse impressed with maker' details 'Manhattan Windsor'. Very good condition, complete with original clutch pin fittings and chain, gilt finish remains bright. Width 38mm.
Code: 62286
60.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1960's period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Stewardess gilt metal brevet wing badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Manhattan Windsor'. Very good condition, complete with original early pattern screw post fittings, nuts and plastic slip, gilt finish remains bright. Width 37mm. British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to become British Airways.
Code: 62285
A scarce original 1939 -1974 early post-war issue 'British Overseas Airways Corporation cap badge'; embroidered silver bullion griffin on torse, displaying more stubbier wings than normal, within gold bullion oak wreath, surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with black paper covered hessian backing. Very good unissued condition. Height 65mm. British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to form British Airways.
Code: 62284
100.00 GBP
A scarce original 1939 -1974 early issue fine quality possibly pilot's 'British Overseas Airways Corporation cap badge' finely detailed early pattern embroidered silver bullion griffin on torse, within gold bullion oak wreath, gilt metal decoration to tips of acorns, surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with herringbone pattern cotton backing and old retailers paper label 'Rabial Haque & Co Calcutta-13'. Very good used condition. Height 64mm. British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to form British Airways.
Code: 62283
150.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC cap badge', finely detailed early pattern embroidered silver bullion griffin on torse, within gold bullion oak wreath surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition. Height 61mm. British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to form British Airways.
Code: 62174
95.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC cap badge', finely detailed early pattern silver plated griffin on torse, within a gilt metal oak wreath surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with brown hessian waxed lining. Very good used condition. Height 61mm. British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to form British Airways.
Code: 62173
A scarce original circa 1990's 'Eurojet pilot's badge'; gold bullion wings with central woven blue cloth double rope edged circle bearing 'E J' initials. Very good unissued condition, black hessian lining. Width 10cm. Eurojet was founded by Mr Campbell from Templepatrick in Northern Ireland in 1991 and had bases at Birmingham Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport, they specialised in executive private jet charter, air taxis and VIP aircraft handling, with a fleet of Cessna Citation aircraft.
Code: 61893
A scarce original circa 1990's 'Eurojet pilot's cap badge'; gold bullion laurel sprays with central woven blue cloth rope edged circle bearing 'E J' initial. Very good unissued condition, black paper covered hessian lining. Height 75mm. Eurojet was founded by Mr Campbell from Templepatrick in Northern Ireland in 1991 and had bases at Birmingham Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport, they specialised in executive private jet charter, air taxis and VIP aircraft handling, with a fleet of Cessna Citation aircraft.
Code: 61892
A scarce original circa 1960's period British Overseas Airways Corporation blazer badge'; fine quality heavily padded embroidered example, depicting a frontal view of a griffin, with Astral Crown seated in its wings on black felt backing, the reverse with stiff black cotton lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright. 135 x 80mm.
Code: 61866
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa pre 1960's 'Airwork Limited brevet badge', large gold bullion embroidery wing on felt cloth backing, the grey woven ribbed centre bearing 'WA' initial, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright. Width approx 82mm. 'Airwork Services Limited' was formed in 1928. It ceased operations in 1960 when it merged with Hunting-Clan Air Transport to form British United Airway. Airwork Services Limited had a long and rich history in providing a variety of defence support services to the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm and overseas air forces.
Code: 61865
A scarce original circa 1970's 'British Airways aircrew brevet badge', large gold bullion embroidery wing on felt cloth backing, the padded centre bearing 'British Airways Coat of Arms', surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright. Width approx 67mm.
Code: 61832
A scarce original circa 1948 to 1969 period 'Midland Air Charter officers' pilot wing badge', black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered wings, the central circle bearing silver wire letters 'MAC', the reverse with black paper lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright, removed from uniform. Width approx 90mm. 'Midland Air Charter' was formed in 1948, it was purchased by 'British Air Link' in 1969 to form 'British Midland'.
Code: 61810
A very scarce original circa 1980's period 'Jersey European Airways cap badge'; Coat of Arms of Jersey red shield bearing three gold leopards flanked by gold bullion winged fan surmounted by the initials 'JEA'. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright, evidence of having been removed from uniform. Height 47mm. JEA 'Jersey European Airways' was formed in 1979, renamed 'British European Airways' in 2000.
Code: 61774
A very scarce original circa 1980's period 'Jersey European Airways pilot's wing badge'; Crowned red shield bearing three gold leopards flanked by gold bullion pilot wings. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright, evidence of having been removed from uniform. Wingspan 79mm. JEA 'Jersey European Airways' was formed in 1979, renamed 'British European Airways' in 2000.
Code: 61773
A good original circa 1970's unissued 'Caledonian Airways black felt cap badge', gold wire embroidered laurel sprays, Scottish lion rampant logo on red woven silk oval to centre, the reverse with black cotton backing. Very good unissued condtion. Height 74mm.
Code: 61732
A good original circa 1970's 'Caledonian Airways black felt cap badge', gold wire embroidered laurel sprays, Scottish lion rampant logo on light blue woven silk shield to centre, the reverse with black hessian cotton backing. Very good used condtion. Height 67mm.
Code: 61731
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1978 worn only for a short period before being replaced 'Express Air Services airline officers' pilot wing badge', large gilt metal wings, the central green enamel disc displaying a 'CE' logo, the reverse complete with two original clutch pins and retainers. Very good used condition. Width approx 81mm. Formed in 1978 as 'Express Air Services' to operate freight services between Bournmouth and the Channel Islands. The company gained Royal Mail Post Office contracts in the early 1980's and changed its name to 'Channel Express' in 1983. Head office in Building 470 at Bournemouth International Airport in Christchurch, Dorset.
Code: 61689
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