AIR VICE-MARSHAL BIRDIE BIRD-WILSON Attributed Medal Ribbons, Photo, Letter and signed postcard - Battle of Britain and one of the first McIndoe Guinea Pigs

An amazing attributed collection of items comprising a personal letter from Air Vice-Marshal Birdie Bird-Wilson, on BAe headed paper (2 pages of A4) which originally enclosed his medal ribbons and RAF ( QEII ) pilot wings with a photo (modelling his 'new' nose!), all available here. There is also a Battle of Britain memorial postcard with his autograph. Most (including me) could never a...  read more

Code: 61810

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Wings Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

A superior quality and attractive item with original pin and evidence of a mounting for a safety chain. One leaf of enamel on left of wreath is weaker than the others in colour, suggesting a slight firing fault, but other than that this is a lovely solid and reasonably large se of wings at circa 6cm across.

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Code: 61809

WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Warrant Officer Cloth Rank Badge, Kings Crown

Removed from uniform, in very good condition, hessian backing. As worn on the blue uniform.

Worn on both sleeves with the centre of the badge 6.5 inches for the bottom of the sleeve.

Tanner p247 refers.

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Code: 61699

WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Printed Light Blue on Dark Blue Cloth Eagle Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, in very good condition. This is a WW2 printed example.

First introduced in 1918, for other ranks of the RAF, it was worn in red on khaki on the khaki uniform and in light blue on dark blue on the blue uniform and worn on both sleeves of the tunic and greatcoat immediately below the shoulder seam, in facing pairs, with the eagle's head facing to the rear of t...  read more

Code: 61698

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Printed Red on Khaki Drill Cloth Eagle Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, in very good condition. This is a WW2 printed example.

First introduced in 1918, for other ranks of the RAF, it was worn in red on khaki on the khaki uniform and in light blue on dark blue on the blue uniform and worn on both sleeves of the tunic and greatcoat immediately below the shoulder seam, in facing pairs, with the eagle's head facing to the rear of ...  read more

Code: 61697

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Embroidered Red Silk on Khaki Drill Wireless Operators Trade Proficiency Arm Badge

An embroidered red on khaki drill hand with thunderbolts or fist with flashes, removed from uniform and in very good condition. Worn by qualified Wireless Operators. It was worn on both sleeves of the jacket and greatcoat immediately below the eagle badge, but below the propeller in the case of 1st class air mechanics. It was worn in red on khaki on the khaki uniform and in light bl...  read more

Code: 61696

WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) Sterling Silver and Enamel Wings

A small sterling silver gilt and enamel wings brooch with original locking pin fitting and a " Sterling " stamp to the reverse. The " ATA" monogram on an oval ground of blue enamel flanked by a pair of finely detailed wings. Circa 3cm wingspan. Rare and not encountered as often as the more familiar WWII RAF "Transport Command" and "Ferry Command" lapel badges.

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Code: 61662

RAF No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron Royal Air Force badge, Kings Crown

A scarce original King George VI period Royal Air Force No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting a mallard duck alighting and Latin motto "Semper vigilate" (Be Always Vigilant), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Circa...  read more

Code: 61502

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Embroidered Insignia Rank Badge

Removed from uniform. In very good condition.

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Code: 61439

Pakistan Air Force Officers Bullion Cap Badge

A large badge in good condition. Eagle is on wires and made of metal.

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Code: 61366