A rare original circa 1924-39 'Imperial Airways cap badge'; gilded brass example depicting the 'IA' monogram on large shield within laurel wreath, mounted by a lion on torse; the reverse impressed with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin, gilt finish with service wear to the front, reverse remains bright.
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Code: 56644

A very good original circa 1960's 'London Airport souvenir pocket knife'; chromium plated folding two blade steel example with celluloid mother of pearl style handle, displaying an early view of 'London Airport' control tower with 'Comet Areoplane' flying above; the larger blade impressed "Jowika Republic of Ireland". Very good condition, minimal wear to transfer, complete with ring.read more

Code: 56529

A scarce original circa 1924-39 'Imperial Airways silver wing badge'; designed on the style of the pilot's wing; blue enamel "IA" monogram within laurel wreath shield, surmounted by a lion and flanked by finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed "Sil". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating early style safety catch, enamel perfect, minimal wear.
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Code: 56528

A good original circa 1984 'Virgin Atlantic Airways officer's cap badge', large embroidery gold wire bullion vintage example bearing 'VA' monogran on red woven oval, within a laurel wreath surmounted by an eagle, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height approx 61mm.  read more

Code: 56436

A scarce post-1984 'Ryanair brevet wing badge'; fine quality solid gilded metal example bearing the airlines harp logo on blue enamel ground, the reverse wth maker's details "Manhattan-Win" (Windsor). Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting complete with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 19mm.
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Code: 56418

A very good example of a rare original 1st pattern gilded brass 'BOAC Flight Crew brevet badge' depicting a stylized lion's head and wing. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and securing split pin.
Width 51mm.  read more

Code: 56286

A very scarce early period circa 1950's 'Aer Lingus Air Stewardess brevet wing badge'; fine quality solid gilded metal example depicting a green enamel shamrock within a celtic decorated orange enamel border, from which ensues a finely detailed wing. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting complete with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, gilt finish r...  read more

Code: 56267

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A scarce original circa early period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation small nickel plated brass wing', the centre bearing circa 1940's 'Speedbird logo' across the centre, on blue painted enamel ground, the reverse complete with oriental style pin fittings. Very good condition, minor loss of paint.
Width 48mm.  read more

Code: 56105

A rare original circa 1936 -1957 'Australian National Airways badge', gilded brass example in the form of a globe with map of Australia inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Bertram Melb.". Very good condition, retaining original conjoined two loop fittings and retaining pin, enamel remains perfect, gilt bright, an excellent example..
Diameter 19mm.
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Code: 55797

A rare original circa 1924-39 period 'Imperial Airways officer's pilot wing badge'; large gilded brass slim wing, the central shield with the "IA" monogram within laurel wreath surmounted by lion on torse, the reverse with original pin fittings, no evidence of ever having had loops. Very good condition, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 64mm.
Height 18mm.
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Code: 55795

A very good original late issue 'British European Airways officer's cap badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery padded example bearing 'BEA' logo within a laurel wreath surmounted by a 'Astral Crown', the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 63mm.

'British European Airways' was formed in 1946, BEA and BOA...  read more