A good original Second World War period celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying a winged badge of the Royal Air Force the reverse inscribed with the Prime Minister Winston Churchill speech made in 1940 'NEVER IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN CONFLICT WAS SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW", along the spine is printed 'British Made'. Fair condition, foxing to all sides. Price reflects.
Size 56...  read more

Code: 62048

A unique one-off original 'trench art' Second World War period bulbous RAF badge, skillfully made from a George V silver florin coin, the reverse bearing part details of the coins obverse. Good condition, lead solder applied pin fittings, HOOK now broken off.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 61850

A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Canadian Air Force brooch', Crowned 'Per Ardua ad Astra' enamelled crest with eagle spread across the the centre, resting on a title scroll and applied to a maple leaf, the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with slight flaws.
Width 28mm.  read more

Code: 61643

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Canadian Air Force brooch', Crowned 'Per Ardua ad Astra' enamelled crest with eagle spread across the centre, resting on a title scroll and applied to a well defined pair of arched feathered wings, the reverse impressed with two outward facing pennant marking and initials 'GF' (Gold Front). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings...  read more

Code: 61642

A scarce original circa King George VI period die-stamped brass other ranks 'Royal New Zealand Air Force cap badge'; Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RNZAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, minimal service wear.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 61581

A scarce original Second World War period 'RAF black plastic economy issue cap badge', this example without maker's details, not unusual for Royal Air Force issues. Very good condition, complete with its original two blade fittings.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 61244

15.00 GBP

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A good original pre 1953 silver plated 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge' bearing a red enamel King's Crown, the "RAFVR" title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 61059

A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Air Force shoulder title', blue silk embroidered serif letters 'CANADA' on blue grey backing. Very good used condition.
Width approx 8cm.  read more

Code: 61058

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original early pattern 'Royal Air Force Air Training Corps circular woven bound cloth backing with blue silk embroidered eagle in a circle, worn above the Sergeant chevrons to denote Flight Sergeant, the reverse with black cotton lining. Very good used condition.
Diameter approx 45mm.  read more

Code: 61024

An exceptionally good original circa 1940's typical wartime period powder compact, square polished steel example, the front mounted with a Royal Air Force pilot's wing sweetheart, on a celluloid covered painted sky blue base, the reverse with an engine turned pattern decoration with the back edge impressed 'Made in England'. Very good clean condition, complete with perfect mirror, unused gauze ...  read more

Code: 60958

A scarce original wartime circa 1941 to 1945 short lived period 'Royal Air Force pilots wing silver badge', miniature crown blue enamel disc bearing 'RAF' crest with 'Ferry Command' scroll below and flanked by neat feathered wings, the reverse impressed 'STERLING S' and with maker's details 'BIRKS'. Very good uncleaned condition, complete with single screw post and retaining nut, no damage to t...  read more

Code: 60946

A scarce original Second World War period 'RAF / WAAF LAC PRINTED sleeve badges' matched pair as worn, each displaying a two blade propellor denoting the rank of Leading Aircraftman RAF or Leading aircraftwoman WAAF. Very good condition, evidence of having been removed from uniform.  read more

Code: 60919

A scarce original wartime period 'RAF Bomb Aimers padded brevet badge' with the unusual feature of black lines between the feathers of the wing, the reverse with black hession lining. Very good clean condition, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Height approx 54mm.  read more

Code: 60918

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1918 period 'RAF officer’s sleeve badge' fine quality gilt crown and eagle, made in two parts and worn on the lower cuff of the RAF khaki service dress uniform introduced to the newly formed RAF on the 1st April 1918. This example, slightly curved to accommodate the cuff and with with three thin screw posts and nuts again indicating an early issue. Very good condition, c...  read more

Code: 60893

A good original early Queen Elizabeth II period 'RAF warrant officer cap badge', gilded metal example with red velvet inset to crown. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse, minor service wear.
Height 60mm.  read more

Code: 60892

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Balloon Barrage badge', well defined substantial silver plated example in the form of a barrage balloon with embossed 'RAF' letters below inlaid with sky blue enamelling, the reverse complete with original pin fittings, pin in steel and typical of the period. Very good condition, enamel intact, minimal wear.
Width 31mm.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 60872

A scarce original possibly pre war 'Balloon Barrage badge', small chromium plated example depicting a barrage balloon and eagle emerging from a crowned blue enamel title circlet, all this applied to a slender bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 42mm.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 60871

A good original circa 1955 period 'RAF silver prize spoon', the finial depicting the 'Royal Air Force' George VI crowned circlet bearing the motto 'Per Ardva Ad Astra' with large central eagle spanning the sides, the reverse of the bowl impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1955, maker's details 'HP' (H Phillips Aldershot, Hampshire.) and inscibed 'RAF Nettball Association 1955 - 56 Inter ...  read more

Code: 60680

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1912 to 1918 period 'Royal Flying Corps die-cast bronze cap badge' with fine detail. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings.
Height 44mm.
On the 13 April 1912 King George V signed a royal warrant establishing the 'Royal Flying Corps. The 'RFC' and the RNAS 'Royal Naval Air Service' merged on 1st April 1918 to form the 'Royal Air Force'.  read more

Code: 60679

An interesting orignal circa 1960's period 'Royal Air Force prize medal'; a very attractive silver plated example bearing embossed laurel wreath surround, decorated with three sets of enamel stripes in RAF colours, the central disc displaying a post 1953 'Per Ardva Ad Astra' eagle badge, the reverse inscribed 'Cricket Christmas Island 1960'. Very good clean condition, enamel perfect, silver pla...  read more

Code: 60589