Royal Air Force RAF Senior Officer's (Air Rank) Bullion and Gilt Metal Cap Badge - QEII issue

Removed from cap, an early 1950s-60s example, sadly one prong has detached from the eagle but is still present in the cap, the eagle flying slightly loose on one side as a result, but still held reasonably tightly by the other and displays well. I have taken the eagle out and at some point both tabs have been repaired at some time, but one of these repairs has now failed. Some dulling to gold...  read more

Code: 66434

VR - Royal Air Force RAF Volunteer Reserve Senior Officer's Pair of Gilt Metal Epaulette Shoulder Strap Badges

A scarce matched pair of gilt metal shoulder badges with two original blades (unfolded) to the reverse of each, circa 22mm wide and 14mm tall. Thick lettering and of superior quality to those usually encountered. Slight staining from service use otherwise in very good condition. Came with the bullion senior officer badge listed as my item 66434 above.

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Code: 66433

WW2 Royal Air Force Wings Sweetheart Pin Brooch Hallmarked Gold

Bearing three very small hallmarks to reverse, a rose for Sheffield Assay office, A crown for gold and maker mark NC (Nathaniel Creswick of Sheffield - thank you to Simon for confirming). Pin original and in good condition with safety lock. Circa 5.8cms wide. In very good condition. My only observation is the king's crown could have been slightly better proportioned and cast otherwise a fi...  read more

Code: 64882

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Warrant Officer / Officers Side Cap

Matching king's crown RAF cap buttons to front with its original gilt brass 2 part badge with backing plate and retaining screw fittings and nuts. Satin lining intact but a bit grubby from service wear to the interior. Exterior in very condition only with one small hole in the cloth in the v of the fold of the cap (see final photo) otherwise with no moth, damage or repairs.

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Code: 65404

Royal Air Force (RAF) Queens Crown Bullion Peak Cap Badge

In very good condition still retaining paper backing. Circa 7cms tall and 6cms wide. Gilt bright and plush velvet to crown. A quality item.

See my item 57244 for the earlier King's Crown pattern.

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Code: 64885

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

Royal Air Force RAF (Strike) Command Crew Embroidered Flying Suit Patch

RAF Strike Command badge (QEII crown) above the words - 'Command Crew'. In good condition. The late Professor Charles Thomas speculated this was a probably for some RAF entry into some inter-allied competition. Luckily this one comes with its issue slip and reference number paper which dates it to June 1973 and it was issued by 14 MU (Maintenance Unit) - the logistics set up at RAF Carlisle...  read more

Code: 64099

Royal Air Force Technical Command Bullion Blazer Badge

A lovely old badge with a grey eagle to centre, QE2 badge, in fabulous condition.

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Code: 64065

Royal Air Force RAF Fighter Command Queen's Crown Bullion Blazer Badge

In mint condition, UK made and of superior quality with Bullion and plated wire/ cottons and Bespoke Melton backing, designed to fit UK blazer pocket. In near mint condition. Circa 8.1cms wide across scroll and 11.5cms tall (measurements include the backing).

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Code: 66429

Royal Air Force RAF Medical Branch Officer's 1918 Pattern Bronze collar badge

A good scarce die cast bronze example on original loops (some slight twisting to these). Crowned laurel wreath on “Nec Aspera Terrent” scroll; rod and serpent of Aesculapius (the Greek God of Medicine) to voided centre.

AMWO 1217/18 of 10th October introduced this pattern which was shortly superseded by the usual winged pattern still in use today.

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Code: 65955