A good original circa 1940's 'Parachute Regiment pin lapel badge'; silver plated winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest mounted on a 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd' retailers display card. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, the flat style hook typical of the period, minor age wear.
Width 39mm.
Height approx 23mm.

Originally formed as The Par...  read more

Code: 65539

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Parachute Regiment brooch, the large arched wings enamelled in blue, the canopy in white, the reverse impressed 'SILVER'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, sliver of enamel loss to lower right edge, not affecting the appearance.
Width 47mm.  read more

Code: 65538

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original later issue 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ qualification badge' depicting a parachutist, the rounded end wings inlaid with darker red enamel, the reverse impressed 'G.Q Parachutist'. Very good condition, complete with original tube joint pin fitting and correct flat rolled catch, no damage to the enamel.
Width 38mm.
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Code: 65537

50.00 GBP

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A scarce original early pattern 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge' depicting a parachutist, the slim wings inlaid with bright red enamelling, the reverse impressed 'G.Q. Parachutist'. Very good condition, complete with original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch, no damage to the enamel.
Width approx 38mm....
Height 17mm....  read more

Code: 65536

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original early pattern 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge' depicting a parachutist, the slightly smaller slim wings inlaid with orangey red enamelling, the reverse impressed 'G.Q. Parachutist'. Very good condition, complete with original tube joint pin fitting and narrow flat hooked catch, no damage to the enamel.
Width approx 37m...  read more

Code: 65535

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Parachute Regiment sweetheart brooch'; small winged canopy inlaid with light blue, white and yellow enamel applied to a rounded style pin bar typical of the period and impressed 'SILVER'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Width 45mm.
Height approx 11mm.  read more

Code: 65148

A scarce original Second World War post 1942 period 'Glider Pilot Regiment officer's beret badge'; die-cast frosted silver plated example in the form of a tri part title circular scroll, the top displaced by a George VI Crown, the centre depicting an eagle with spread wings; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON'. Very good condition, still retaining frosted silvered finish ...  read more

Code: 64362

120.00 GBP

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A good original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped white metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing voided crown. Good used condition, complete with original loops, minor service wear.
Width 68mm.

Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd June, 1940 at The Central Landing School, Ringway, Manchester; redesignated The Para...  read more

Code: 64360

A scarce ORIGINAL 'Irvin Air Chutes Parachute Company qualification pin badge', gilt brass winged canopy inlaid with light blue and white enamel 'Irvin' title below, the reverse impressed with straight maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18 MADE IN ENGLAND' (an address format used between 1957 and 1976). Very good condition, complete with correct original clamped joint coiled pin fitting and ...  read more

Code: 63678

45.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL 'Irvin Air Chutes Parachute Company qualification pin badge', gilt brass winged canopy inlaid with slighly darker blue and white enamel 'Irvin' title below, the reverse impressed with curved maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' MADE IN ENGLAND' (an address format used between 1935 and 1958). Very good condition, complete with correct original clamped joint coi...  read more

Code: 63677

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A scarce ORIGINAL 'Irvin Air Chutes Parachute Company qualification pin badge', gilt brass winged canopy inlaid with light blue and white enamel 'Irvin' title below, the reverse impressed with curved maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' (an address format used between 1935 and 1958). Very good condition, complete with correct original clamped joint coiled pin fitting and hooked...  read more

Code: 63676

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A rare original circa 1989 Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company gold qualification badge, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1989 and maker's details 'JRG&S' (JR Gaunt and Sons). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe shape fitting.
Width 38mm.
Height 17mm.

Gold Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company Badges were pr...  read more

Code: 63675

900.00 GBP

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A rare original early post war period 'Airborne Pegasus Old Comrades Association badge in the form of a small chromium plated Pegasus be'aring 'O.C.A.' curved scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' (A pattern of marking used circa 1940's and 1950's). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, minor service wear.
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Code: 63294

A scarce ORIGINAL classic wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped white metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing a non-voided crown. Excavated condition, complete with original loops, one slightly bent, undulated wing span with evidence of pitting to the surface.
Width approx 67mm.

Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd J...  read more

Code: 63244

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A scarce original circa 1966 to 1979 Cold War period 'Parachute Qualification felt cloth wing' embroidered in gold bullion, with silver wire canopy, the reverse still retaining white paper disc with maker's details 'Griscti's Malta Embroiderers' with the numbers '31975' '50'. Good condition, bullion toned.
Width approx 89mm.

GRISCTI'S EMBROIDERIES LTD, VALLETTA, Malta, was...  read more

Code: 63218

60.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL classic wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped white metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing a non-voided crown. Very good condition, complete with original loops, minor service wear.
Width approx 68mm.

Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd June, 1940 at The Central Landing School, Ringway, Manchester...  read more

Code: 63176

A rare original unique 'Irvin Parachute Company wartime award' in the form of a small gold caterpillar, the eyes set with ruby coloured stones, the reverse inscribed 'W/O. T.V.Pigot'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Length 20mm.
Awarded to 1059795 Warrant Officer T.V. Pigot who bailed out of his Supermarine MKV Spitfire of 1435 Squadron when hit by enemy ...  read more

Code: 61097

A scarce original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped silver plated brass winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing a non-voided crown, this convex shaped for a snug fit. Very worn condition, silver plating worn back to brass to the front, complete with original loops and split pin.
Width 66mm.

Originally formed as The Parachute Co...  read more

Code: 60527

A rare original circa mid 1940's British made 'Parachute Regiment brooch' or possibly mess dress badge, black and white canopy flanked by plain silver wings, the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Width 50mm.  read more

Code: 59882

A scarce original 'Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company die-stamped silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge' depicting a parachutist. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 37mm.
Height 16mm.  read more

Code: 59497