Royal Air Force (RAF) Officers Bullion Small Beret Pattern Side Cap Badge, QEII issue

Circa 5cms tall including the backing cloth and 5cms wide. Gilt dulled from service wear but the plush maroon velvet to crown still in good condition.

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Code: 66796

WW2 Home Front Cast Gilt Spitfire Fund raising lapel buttonhole badge

Generic pattern gilt brass Spitfire fighter aircraft lapel badge which was sold in exchange for a donation to the build a Spitfire fund. With original buttonhole fixing. This example has the word "Spitfire" and two RAF Roundels on the wings. In very good condition, but with some tarnishing to the gilt finish. Circa 2.5cm long and 3.5cm wide. Super item!

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Code: 62109

WW2 Royal Air Force Civilian Workers Brass Lapel Badge

A scarce Royal Air Force badge worn to identify civilians undertaking official work on RAF stations etc. Oval, manufactured by J.R. Gaunt of London in gilt metal with a button hole rear fixing. Approximately 32 x 25mm. These badges were individually numbered, this one being a relatively low number at '14937'.

There are a number of different patterns to collect, I have noted fo...  read more

Code: 67551

Physical Training Instructor ( PTI ) Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Non-substantive Arm Badge ( larger pattern)

This pattern was introduced in 1923, made from brass gilding metal. It is an especially attractive badge depicting three muscular arms, each wielding a club. This is the larger pattern version for sale here (the smaller one is depicted for comparison purposes only and listed for sale below). It is 4.2cm across.  read more

Code: 62054

WW2 era Scarce Auxiliary Air Force ( AAF ) unmarked silver official issue lapel badge - Society Pilots, 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 those of th...  read more

Code: 61969

Scarce WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Radio Operator's Aircrew Half Brevet, RO Wing

A fine padded half wing with “RO” to centre of wreath. Good example, removed from uniform. Actually worn by airborne Radar Operators.

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Code: 62331

WW1 Royal Flying Corps RFC Stylized Brass Shoulder Title - Cut from Sheet Brass

An unusual pattern, possibly theatre made, not encountered before, and assumed to be related to Dominion air force units in South Africa or India, but happy to be corrected. Two original small thin loops soldered to reverse of thin cut brass sheet joined via a central strip "RFC". Reminiscent of the slouch hat badges cut from sheet brass in the Boer War. Any positive attribution most welcome...  read more

Code: 66956

WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) OSD Officers Collar Badge converted to Sweetheart Brooch / Lapel

A scarce die cast RFC officer's collar badge but with lugs removed and fitted with a pin and c clasp fitting, fully functional and in good condition. Circa 3.2cm tall. In good condition.

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Code: 64926

WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Black Plastic / Bakelite Economy Cap Badge

A scarce original Second World War period 'RAF black economy issue cap badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall' '101B - 2 -2' 'T - 2'. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings.

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Code: 67443

Royal Air Force (RAF) APM (Assistant Provost Marshall) Bullion Metal and Felt Cloth Arm Brassard

Felt cloth in very good condition, bullion QEII issue crown above a gilt brass eagle and the embroidered serif letters A.P.M. buckles present.

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Code: 64100