RAF No 219 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 219 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a 'Death's head Hawk Moth' and with motto "From dusk till dawn", 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 remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 120 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940's
A rare original George VI period 'RAF No 120 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a Falcon and with motto "Endurance", 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 remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.
No. 120 Squadron of the... read more
RAF Royal Air Force Station Valley lapel badge c1940s
A good original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Station Valley' small brass and enamel badge, depicting a 'Dragon Rampant holding a Portcullis' and with Latin motto "In Adversis Perfugium" (Refuge in Adversity), 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.
Height 25mm. read more
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RAF No 228 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1950s
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 228 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a winged helmet and Latin motto "Auxilium a caelo" (Help from the sky), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright and complete with its original display card backing.... read more
RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron 9 ct gold Royal Air Force badge
A superb quality, scarce 1940's period 'RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron' gold and enamel tiepin; the hand-painted enamel badge depicting a cockatrice, with Latin motto "Tertius primus erit" (The third shall be the first), the reverse impressed "(9ct" (9 carat gold) to both parts. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety catch, no stress marks or dama... read more
RAF No 224 Ground Reconnaissance Squadron badge c1950s
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 224 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a tower on a rock entwined by a serpent and Italian motto "Fedele all'amico" (Faithful to a friend), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 47 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 47 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Crane's head and motto "Nili nomen roboris omen" (The name of the Nile is an omen of our strength), 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, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 33mm.... read more
RAF No 182 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original George VI period 1942-1945 'RAF Snaith No 182 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a gauntlet holding a sword and motto "Fearless I direct my flight", 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 remain bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.
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RAF No 578 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A rare original George VI period 1944-1945 'RAF Snaith No 578 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an arrow in pale, the point downwards, cleft by another and motto "Accuracy", 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 remain bright, an excellent example.
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RAF No 90 Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1950s
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 90 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a hind salient and Latin motto "Celer" (Swift), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.
RAF No 90 Squadron finally disbanded o... read more
RAF Uxbridge No 11 HQ Fighter Group Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF Uxbridge No 11 H.Q.Fighter Group gilt and enamel badge', depicting the clock tower of the 'Palace of Westminster' bearing superimposed 'Astral Crown' and Latin motto "Tutela Cordis" (Defence of the Heart), 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, ... read more
RAF No 92 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A good original Elizabeth II period 'RAF No 92 (East India) Squadron' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a cobra entwining a sprig of maple leaf with Latin motto "Aut Pugna Aut Morere" (Either Fight or Die), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 34mm. read more
RAF No 201 Flying Boat Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A scarce original George VI period 'No 201 Flying Boat Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a seagull, and Latin motto "Hic et ubique" (Here and everywhere), 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 with minor service wear.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF Maintenance Unit 71 Bicester Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A good original circa 1950's period 'RAF No 71 MU Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge bearing a Queen's Crown, the central device depicting a hand grasping a wing with motto below "Ever Better", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm. read more
RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron 1948 silver Royal Air Force badge
A rare original 1940's 'RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron' fine quality large silver and enamel badge, depicting a cockatrice, with Latin motto "Tertius primus erit" (The third shall be the first), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1948 and maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to... read more
RAF No 274 Squadron Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940s
A scarce original 'RAF No 274 Squadron silver and enamel badge', depicting eight arrows in saltire and with Latin motto "Supero" (I overcome), the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, a few minor surface scratches.
Height 31mm.
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RAF No 271 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A rare original pre 1946 gilt and enamel 'RAF No 271 Squadron badge', depicting a guantlet holding a cross and with motto "Death and Life", the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.
During the Second World War 'RAF No 271 Squadron' ... read more
RAF No 19 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940s
A scarce original circa 1940's 'RAF No 19 MU' gilt and enamel lapel badge, with motto "Arf Doeth Yw Pwyll" (Reason is the weapon of the wise). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm. read more
RAF No 207 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force Badge c1940s
A scarce original period 'No 207 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a winged lion and Latin motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Prepared), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 217 Maintenance Unit Cardington Royal Air Force Badge c1950s
A rare original circa 1950's 'RAF No 217 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge, depicting an 'Axe' with motto "By Skill And Industry". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, original gilt finish worn down to base metal brass.
Height 31mm.
RAF Cardington, Bedfordshire, produced all the gases used by the Royal Air Force u... read more