Virgin Atlantic Airways officers gold bullion cap badge

A good original circa 1984 'Virgin Atlantic Airways officer's cap badge', large embroidery gold wire bullion vintage example bearing 'VA' monogran on red woven oval, within a laurel wreath surmounted by an eagle, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height approx 61mm.  read more

Code: 56436

Imperial Airways aircrew large gilt uniform button circa 1924-39

A rare original 'Imperial Airways gilt brass uniform button', the reverse with maker's details "Miller, Rayner & Haysom Ld.". Very good condition, complete with original shank, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 56435

Imperial Airways aircrew large gilt uniform button circa 1924-39

A rare original 'Imperial Airways gilt brass uniform button', the reverse with 'T' chain circular pattern. Very good condition, complete with original shank, very minor service wear to gilt finish.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 56434

Ryanair Irish Airline gilt brevet air steward stewardess uniform badge

A scarce post-1984 'Ryanair brevet wing badge'; fine quality solid gilded metal example bearing the airlines harp logo on blue enamel ground, the reverse wth maker's details "Manhattan-Win" (Windsor). Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting complete with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 19mm.
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Code: 56418

BOAC Airline Flight Crew brevet wing 1st pattern metal uniform badge

A very good example of a rare original 1st pattern gilded brass 'BOAC Flight Crew brevet badge' depicting a stylized lion's head and wing. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and securing split pin.
Width 51mm.  read more

Code: 56286

Aer Lingus Irish Airline gilt brevet wing air stewardess hat badge

A very scarce early period circa 1950's 'Aer Lingus Air Stewardess brevet wing badge'; fine quality solid gilded metal example depicting a green enamel shamrock within a celtic decorated orange enamel border, from which ensues a finely detailed wing. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting complete with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, gilt finish r...  read more

Code: 56267

BOAC Airline circa 1940s pilots wing badge Asian made

A scarce original circa early period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation small nickel plated brass wing', the centre bearing circa 1940's 'Speedbird logo' across the centre, on blue painted enamel ground, the reverse complete with oriental style pin fittings. Very good condition, minor loss of paint.
Width 48mm.  read more

Code: 56105

Australian National Airways gilt and enamel ANA airline badge

A rare original circa 1936 -1957 'Australian National Airways badge', gilded brass example in the form of a globe with map of Australia inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Bertram Melb.". Very good condition, retaining original conjoined two loop fittings and retaining pin, enamel remains perfect, gilt bright, an excellent example..
Diameter 19mm.
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Code: 55797

Imperial Airways officers gilt pilot wing badge c1924 to 1939

A rare original circa 1924-39 period 'Imperial Airways officer's pilot wing badge'; large gilded brass slim wing, the central shield with the "IA" monogram within laurel wreath surmounted by lion on torse, the reverse with original pin fittings, no evidence of ever having had loops. Very good condition, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 64mm.
Height 18mm.
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Code: 55795

BEA Airline officers gold bullion cap badge

A very good original late issue 'British European Airways officer's cap badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery padded example bearing 'BEA' logo within a laurel wreath surmounted by a 'Astral Crown', the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 63mm.

'British European Airways' was formed in 1946, BEA and BOA...  read more

Code: 55764

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