WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF) Matched Facing Pair of Sergeants Chevrons - stamped 1943
Note the chevrons travel in different directions so facing as well as matched. Each of three chevrons rank insignia embroidered on a canvas material with issue stamps for 1943 to the reverse, one more legible than the other. In very good condition.
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Stunning Full Dress Royal Air Force RAF Master Aircrew Gilt Wrist Badge, QEII Crown
A stunning high gilt die cast two part construction badge with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Worn on the upper arm.
The Rank was equivalent to Warrant Officer Class 1, so one of the top dogs, but of course you did not salute them! I recall one account of an Army Sergeant questioning one of the (very old and bold) Masters as to wheth... read more
WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC ) Officer 's Gilt Full Dress Cap Badge
A gilt bronze example, die cast with two original blades to the reverse. Circa 4.2cm tall. In very good condition. Gilt bright. Pre 1918.
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Royal Pakistan Air Force ( RPAF ) Gilding Metal Cap Badge, 1947 - 1950 only
A scarce badge, issued post partition from India in 1947 and replaced in 1950 with a republican version with PAF in place of RPAF and a crescent and star in place of the King 's crown. With two original loops to the reverse. Some verdigris to rear otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.5cm tall.
The Royal Pakistan Air Force (RPAF) was established on 14 August 1947 with... read more
WW2 Royal Air Force Rhodesia Nationality Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title Arm Badge Rhodesia
A scarce original light blue thread on a dark blue melton cloth. In good condition.
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Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Medical Services Officer Collar Badges, pre 1952
A small matched pair of die cast gilt brass collar badges, each with 2 original loops and reinforcement bars to reverse. (AMO 1920), King 's Crown so pre 1952. Good condition with sharp detail. Very slight colour variation otherwise a good match.
Hobart p73 refers.
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WW1 Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) Matched Gilding Metal Collar Badges
A scarce pair of RFC collar badges with two original lugs to the reverse of each. In very good condition. Each circa 3.2cm tall.
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WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Volunteer Reserve ( RAFVR ) Brass Titles - 2 different sizes
One large and one small brass shoulder titles (as worn on the epaulettes) with two original blades to the reverse of each. Good condition. Circa 13mm tall and 11mm tall respectively. Some verdgris and tarnishing to each otherwise in good condition.
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WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Officer 's Kings Crown Bullion Peak Cap Badge
In very good worn condition, removed from blue felt backing display board and some traces of this remain to the reverse. Circa 6.5cms tall and 6.3cms wide.
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WW2 era Scarce Auxiliary Air Force ( AAF ) unmarked silver official issue lapel badge - Barrage Balloon Squadrons, Anti-aircraft Balloon Defences
The Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons in their spare time. Instituted by Order in Council on 9 October 1924, the first Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were formed the following year. The pilots of AAF squadrons were generally formed from the society's elite, who in contrast to tho... read more