RAF No 46 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 46 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting three arrowheads and motto "We Rise To Conquer", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
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35.00 GBP
RAF No 65 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940's.
A scarce original George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 65 East India Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a lion passant in front of swords with hilts in base and Latin motto "Vi et Armis" (By force of arms), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact some service wear, gilt finish rema... read more
RAF No 2 A.C. Royal Air Force Reconnaissance Squadron Badge c.1940.
A scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 11 Army Co-operation Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge' depicting a "Wake Knot" symbol with Latin motto "Hereward" (Guardian of the Army), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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RAF Handforth No 61 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force MU badge.
A scarce original early Queen Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 61 Maintenance Unit gilt and enamel lapel badge'; the central device depicting an unidentified long beaked bird with wings stretched and Latin motto below "Copiose et opportune" (Plentifully and in time). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect , service wear to original gilt finish.
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RAF No 16 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950.
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 16 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting crossed keys with Latin motto "Operta aperta" (Hidden things are revealed), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings with an old replacement pin, functional but missing the heal in turn making it floppy, enam... read more
60.00 GBP
RAF A&AEE Boscombe Down Royal Air Force badge c.1939.
A very scarce original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment Boscombe Down gilt and enamel badge' depicting clasped gauntlets over vertical arrow and Latin motto "Probe Probare" (To test properly), 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, gi... read more
RAF School of Firefighting & Rescue Royal Air Force badge c1950s.
A very scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF School of Firefighting & Rescue gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a gauntlet holding a flaming sword and Latin Motto E flammis atque ruinis salus (Salvation from flame and ruin) the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings but with relacement pin, crest and scr... read more
RAF No 32 Maintenance Unit St Athan Royal Air Force badge c1940s.
A good original King George VI period 'RAF No 32 MU' gilt and enamel badge bearing the motto "I will make good", 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.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 540 photo reconnaissance squadron Royal Air Force badge.
A very scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 540 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a mosquito with Latin motto "Sine qua non" (Indispensable), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retainig original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 24 Commonwealth Squadron Royal Air Force badge
A rare original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 24 Commonwealth Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre depicting a 'Blackcock' with Latin motto "In omnia parati" (Prepared for all things / Ready for anything), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains crisp.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 13 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s.
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 13 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a lynx's head in front of a dagger with Latin motto "Adjuvamus tuendo" (We assist by watching), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 652 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original 1942 to 1953 period King George VI crowned 'RAF No 652 Squadron gilt and enamel badge' depicting gun barrel across conjoined wings with Latin motto "Sive aere sive campo" (In the air and in the field); the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect gilt finish remains bright.
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RAF Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit badge circa 1940s
A good original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit gilt and enamel badge', depicting a torpedo and wings with motto "Science conquers", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 242 OCU Dishforth Royal Air Force badge c1951-1952
A rare original George VI short lived pattern 'RAF No 242 Operational Conversion Unit' gilt and enamel badge bearing a King's Crown, the centre depicting the Terrestrial Globe encircled by a chain, a Yorkshire Rose securing it at the top with crossed Hunting Horns below and Latin motto scroll "Hic Bene Docti Ubique Volant" (Having been taught well here, they fly everywhere); the reverse... read more
RAF No 5 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s by Emblems
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 5 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a maple leaf with Latin motto "Frangas non electas" (Thou mayst break, but shall not bend me), the reverse with maker's details "Emblems Ltd, 15 /19 Kingsway, London, W.C.2". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, very minor spots of verdigris.
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RAF No 22 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1950s.
A good original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 22 Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a Maltese Cross on which the Greek letter "Pi" is superimposed and French motto "Preux Et Audacieux" (Valiant and Brave), the reverse without maker's details but bearing all the characteristics of "H.W.Miller Ltd". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.... read more
RAF No 229 OCU Royal Air Force operational conversion unit badge
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 229 O.C.U.' gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting crossed sword and torch with Latin motto "Discendo Duces" (By Learning, You Will Lead); the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 109 squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1953
A scarce original short-lived Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 109 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Panther and Latin motto "Primi Hastati" (The first of the legion), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
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Royal Norwegian Air Force No 336 squadron badge
A rare original post-war circa 1949 - 1951 period 'Royal Norwegian Air Force No 336 Squadron badge'; fine quality silver plated translucent enamelled example depicting a swallow in flight and motto "Samhold Og Styrke". Very good condition, complete with single screw post fitting and nut, enamel perfect.
Height 30mm.
Royal Norwegian Air Force No 336 SKV DET KONG... read more
80.00 GBP
RAF No 72 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 72 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a swift in flight and motto "Swift", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 72... read more