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

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

WW2 Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF) AUSTRALIA Nationality Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title Arm Badge

A scarce original light blue thread Australia on a dark blue melton cloth. Removed from uniform. In good condition.

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Code: 61427

WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Officially Numbered Lapel Badge

A scarce Second World War period unmarked silver 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge', made by the Royal Mint and with official Air Ministry issue number "21192”. Very good condition, retaining original brass buttonhole fitting. Circa 2.3cm tall.

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Code: 62056

WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary ATA Two Piece Cap Badge

A scarce gilt metal two piece example, both sections retaining their original blades, slight dulling to gilt from service wear otherwise in very good condition and rare.

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Code: 67844

Royal Air Force RAF Air Gunners Association Blazer Badge

Removed from blazer, a wire bullion example, clearly worn with pride with some wear. Bullion dullled and a pull in this on the bottom motto scroll. Condition reflected in price.

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Code: 67621

Chromed RAF Cap Badge, Kings Crown

Chromed RAF cap badge with chromed cotter pin. Some twisting to lugs from service wear otherwise in very good condition. Not sure if worn by band members or other specialist functions such as RAF police, or produced for a special event. Any information welcome.

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Code: 63566

WW2 Dutch Netherlands Air Force Bronze Aircraft Mechanic Sleeve Badge - Australian Made - Stokes

An attractive two-bladed propeller upon an aircraft's radial engine in die cast bronze. This was an aircraft mechanic's sleeve arm badge. It has two original loops to the reverse and is maker marked Stokes (of Melbourne). Circa 5.2cm wide. In very good condition and scarce.

The Japanese occupied the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) in early 1942. A number of Dutch airmen escap...  read more

Code: 62102

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