RAF No 234 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s

A rare original circa 1939 - 1946 period 'Royal Air Force No 234 (Madras Presidency) Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a 'Dragon rampant flames issuing from the mouth' and Latin motto "Ignem mortemque despuimus" (We spit fire and death), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.

RAF No.234 Squadron was formed at RAF Leconfield in 1939 and in 1946 it was disbanded and renumbered RAF No 266 Squadron.