A scarce original circa 1950's period well designed 'Royal Air Force Flying Review Aero Club celluloid tin button membership badge' the centre displaying a representation of an Blackburn Buccaneer plane. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 32mm.

First published in 1944 under the title ‘Royal Air Forc...  read more

Code: 64170

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'RAF black economy issue cap badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall' '101A - 2 -2' 'T - 2'. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 64113

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1953 fine quality 'Royal Canadian Air Force silver gilt wing pin badge' the reverse impressed 'STERLING' and with Canadian maker's details 'BIRKS'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting with safety roller catch and retaining a small amount of its gilt finish. Wingspan 56mm.
See: Eagles Recalled by Warren Carroll.  read more

Code: 64053

120.00 GBP

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A rare original post Second World War period small gilt brass blue enamel example, inscribed to the surround 'Birmingham R.A.F. P.O.W. Club' with large 'K' to domed centre. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, glt finish remains bright.
Diameter 22mm.

The Germans could not crush the Birmingham spirit, even when...  read more

Code: 64004

A scarce original vintage period large gilt and green enamel identification name holder, inscribed 'Standard Bearer', from which suspends a 'Royal Air Force Association Annual Conference badge' the voided centre displaying an eagle with wings spread, perched on a globe with 'R.A.F.A.' scroll below. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the badge, small graze to the g...  read more

Code: 63902

35.00 GBP

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A good original pre war period small bronze sports fob, the obverse bearing Royal Air Force 'Per Ardva Ad Astra' motto badge inscribed 'No 11 (F) GROUP SHIELD 1937- 38 Runners Up'; the reverse with embossed scene depicting football players tackling for the ball while the rest of the team look on. Very good condition, complete with ring suspension.
Diameter 26mm.

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Code: 63901

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt and enamel lapel badge' bearing a King's Crown. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor enamel loss just below crown.
Height 18mm.
Width 30mm.  read more

Code: 63900

A very scarce original circa 1924 to 1947 early issue period 'Auxiliary Air Force unmarked silver badge', 'AAF' within a circle surmounted by a 'King's Crown' and resting on a 'RAF' eagle, the reverse impressed with Air Ministry official low issue number '248'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 24mm.

'AAF Auxiliary Air Force' was formed...  read more

Code: 63894

60.00 GBP

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A rare ORIGINAL Second World War period official pattern 'RAF Pathfinder badge'; gilt brass eagle wing nicely toned and retaining the correct original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch with straight edge. Very good condition, but with some verdigris staining.
Wingspan approx 54mm.

The RAF pathfinder badge was worn above left breast pocket. It was strictly forbid...  read more

Code: 63893

250.00 GBP

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Awarded to '13770 3.A.M. S. COATSWORTH R.A.F.'
Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, medals loose with original ribbons.

3rd Air Mechanic Sidney Coatsworth enlisted into the Royal Flying Corps RFC in November 1915. Serving as a Wireless Operator he was posted to India in July 1916 and served with 31 Squadron which flew the BE2C aircraft. He returned to the UK in 19...  read more

Code: 63829

90.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period chromium plated 'Royal Air Force matching pair of cufflinks', well defined feathered wings with polished central 'RAF' crest, mounted within stylish voided ovals. Very good condition, complete with link chain fittings.
Wingspan 22mm.  read more

Code: 63827

A very good original King George VI period two piece 'RAF officer's gilt cap badge'; gilt brass example, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON' and complete with original backing plate, screw posts and nuts to both Crown and eagle. Very good condition.
Width 53mm.  read more

Code: 63683

A scarce original circa late 1950's period 'Friends of the R.A.F. Malcolm Clubs gilt brass pin badge'; small blue enamel title surround, eagle to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 19mm.

The first front line 'RAF Malcolm Club' which was named in honour of 'Wing Commander Hug...  read more

Code: 63681

A scarce original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt lapel badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with dark blue enamel to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 62492

A scarce original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve gilt lapel badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel to solid centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, manufacturers minor flaw to the enamel.
Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 62493

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force miniature escape blackened brass compass, of the pattern carried by RAF Aircrew as part of their escape and evasion equipment. Good condition.
Diameter approx 15mm.
Depth approx 5mm.  read more

Code: 63453

A scarce original circa King George VI 1940's period die-stamped brass other ranks 'Royal Canadian Air Force cap badge'; Crowned laurel sprays bearing 'RCAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, verdigris staining to base of loops, minimal service wear.
Height 46mm.  read more

Code: 62886

A good original circa 1954 period Royal Air Force interesting piece of history from the 'RAF Summer Camp Calshot 1954' in the form of a large substantial brass disc, mounted securely with an eagle facing right and bearing a punched hole to the top. Very good condition, brass toned.
Diameter 41mm.  read more

Code: 62678

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1970's period 'City of Stoke on Trent R.J.Mitchell Spitfire museum celluliod tin button badge'; large blue and white format example, displaying a Royal Air Force spitfire fighter plane in flight. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 31mm.

The Supermarine Spitfire MK XVI RW388 was presented to the City of Stoke-on-Trent in ...  read more

Code: 62643

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force aircrew wing pin badge'; gilded brass eagle wing facing right complete with pin fittings without a sign of any adaption. Very good condition.
Wingspan 54mm.  read more

Code: 62583