BOAC Airline circa 1940s pilots wing badge Asian made
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
Australian National Airways gilt and enamel ANA airline badge
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.
Imperial Airways officers gilt pilot wing badge c1924 to 1939
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.
BEA Airline officers gold bullion cap badge
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
Aer Lingus Irish Airline enamel wings badge by Squire England
A good original circa 1960's period 'Aer Lingus Irish airline lapel badge'; chromium plated wings inlaid with green and white enamel bearing shamrock central device with title scroll below, the reverse with maker's details "Squire England". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 37mm. read more
BOAC Airline 1960 silver blue speedbird 15 years service badge
A good original 'British Overseas Airways Corporation badge'; small gilded brass example bearing the blue enamel 'Speedbird logo' with light blue enamel shield below with the number "15" and mounted on a slim bar; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1960 and maker's details "JRG&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact, som... read more
25.00 GBP
BOAC Airline pilots wing silver plated badge
A good original 'British Overseas Airways Corporation small silver plated wing', the centre bearing Astral crowned shield with early 'BOAC' griffin logo on blue enamel ground, the reverse complete with two long pin fittings with pointed ends for attaching. Very good condition, enamel perfect.
Width 46mm. read more
BOAC Airline Spanish Interpreter gold bullion uniform flag badge
A scarce original early example of a 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Interpreter badge', gold wire bullion embroidered Spanish flag on black felt backing, the reverse with black hessian waxed lining. Good condition, gold wire unattached at base.
Size 33 x 36mm.
Height 30mm.
British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged... read more
15.00 GBP
BOAC Airline French Interpreter gold bullion uniform flag badge
A scarce original early example of a 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Interpreter badge', gold wire bullion embroidered French flag on black felt backing, the reverse with black hessian waxed lining. Good condition, evidence of rusty pin mark.
Size 33 x 36mm.
Height 30mm.
British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in... read more
15.00 GBP
Gulf Air Airline 1966 hallmarked 9 carat gold badge
A fine quality scarce 1960's period 'Gulf Air gold presentation badge', bearing the crest of the airline a 'Falcon Bird' on sky blue enamel ground within a laurel wreath surround, with Arabic writing to both top and bottom; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1966 and maker's details "BM&BCo" (Birmingham Medal & Badge Co). Excellent condition, retaining orig... read more
120.00 GBP
British Airways air stewardess gilt brevet wing uniform badge
A good original circa 1972 'British Airways Air Stewardess brevet wing badge', the reverse with maker's details "Manhattan Windsor", complete with two pin posts with clutch fittings secured by a chain. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright, an excellent example.
Width 33mm.
'British Airways' was formed in 1972 by the merger of 'BEA' Br... read more
Continental Airlines officers pilot wing gilt badge c1960s
A scarce original circa 1960's 'Continental Airlines Pilot Wing badge'; large heavy beautifully contoured gilt wings bearing the companies logo to the centre, the reverse retaining early pattern double clutch fittings and pins. Excellent condition, minimal wear.
Width 83mm.
United States of America airline 'Continental Airlines' was founded in 1934. Merged with ... read more
80.00 GBP
Cyprus Airways airline wing enamel badge c1950
A scarce original circa 1950's 'Cyprus Airways badge'; possibly an Air Stewardess's this well designed silver plated stylized wing inlaid with electric blue enamelling and bearing two red lions on a field of white enamel, these lions featured on the last flag of Cyprus under British colonial rule disbanded when Cyprus became independent on 16 August 1960. Very good condition, retaining original... read more
90.00 GBP
Air Survey Company Limited pilots gold bullion cap badge
A scarce circa 1940's 'Air Survey Company Ltd cap badge'; large padded black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered crowned laurel leaf wreath, with superimpose eagle on maroon silk ribbed backing to the centre; the reverse with paper covered black hessian lining. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, no traces of any moth.
Height 69mm.
'Air Survey... read more
British Airways Union Jack promotional airline necklace
A scarce circa 1970's 'British Airways promotional necklace'; silver plated example bearing BA logo in red, white and blue painted enamel, complete with original chain with spring catch, this now loose and consequently unreliable to wear. Good condition.
Size 23 x 18mm.
British Airways formed in 1974 from the merger of
'British Overseas Airways Corporatio... read more
Air Ecosse Scottish airline pilots wing gold bullion uniform badge
A scarce original relatively short-lived 'Air Ecosse Airline pilot's wing badge'; gold wire embroidered padded wings on maroon felt backing, central shield bearing stylize "E" on woven silk, the reverse retaining original black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 93mm.
Air Ecosse Airline formed in 1977 based in Aberdeen, Scotl... read more
BOAC Airline air steward stewardess gold bullion brevet wing badge
A scarce early example of a 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Steward or Stewardess badge', large gold bullion padded brevet wing, central 'S' on blue silk ribbed backing, the reverse with black hessian waxed lining. Exceptionally good condition, gold bullion remains bright, no sign of any moth.
Width 61mm.
Height 30mm.
British Overseas Airways Corpor... read more
BOAC Airline Radio Officer gold bullion brevet wing uniform badge
A scarce early example of a 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Radio Officer badge', large gold bullion padded brevet wing, central 'R' on blue felt backing surmounted by 'BOAC Astral Crown', the reverse with black hessian waxed lining. Exceptionally good condition, gold bullion remains bright, no sign of any moth.
Width 66mm.
Height 35mm.
British Over... read more
Princess Air pilots wing gilt airline badge circa 1989 -1991
A scarce original wing from the short lived British charter airline 'Princess Air'; large gilded brass heavyweight example, possibly for a Steward or Stewardess, the central plastic disc bearing the airline's logo, a coronet over a stylized "P". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, gilt remains bright.
Width 76mm.
Height 1... read more
British European Airways BEA airline lapel badge
A good original 'BEA silver plated petite lapel badge', the 'Silver Wing logo' inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height of badge front 8mm. read more
10.00 GBP