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
BOAC Airline blue speedbird ten years service pin badge
A good original circa 1960's 'British Overseas Airways Corporation badge'; small gilded brass example bearing the 'Speedbird logo' inlaid with blue enamelling, with green enamel shield below bearing the number "10" and mounted on a slim bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 10mm.
Width 38mm. read more
BOAC Airline blue speedbird promotional lapel badge
A good original circa 1960's 'British Overseas Airways Corporation lapel badge'; small chromium plated example bearing the 'Speedbird logo' inlaid with electric blue enamelling. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height of badge front 7mm.
Width 21mm. read more
BOAC Airline 1970 hallmarked 9 carat gold 25 years service badge
A fine quality 'British Overseas Airways Corporation gold cravat pin or lapel badge', very small miniature oak leaf wreath, surmounted by an Astral Crown', the central shield inlaid with pale blue enamel and with the Roman numerals "XXV"; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1970 and maker's details "M.P". Very good condition, retaining original stick pin fit... read more
60.00 GBP
Tasman Empire Airways Limited gold bullion cap badge Australia New Zealand
A rare original early 'Tasman Empire Airways Ltd officer's cap badge', padded black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered fern leaf wreath, surmounted by a wing over "TA" monogram; the reverse with black cotton lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 57mm.
'Tasman Empire Airways Limited' founded in 1939 changed to its present nam... read more
British Airways air stewardess gold bullion cloth hat badge
A good original early ''British Airways air hostesses hat badge', scalloped oval navy blue felt backing, bearing gold bullion 'British Airways Coat of Arms', surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Height 52 mm.
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25.00 GBP
British Airways pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge
A good original circa 1970's 'British Airways pilot's wing badge', large gold bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded centre bearing 'British Airways Coat of Arms', surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with dark grey paper backing. Very good unissued condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 99mm. read more
BEA Airline pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge
A good original early example of a 'British European Airways pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery padded wings on felt cloth backing, the centre bearing monogran 'BEA' within a laurel wreath and surmounted by a 'Astral Crown', the reverse with black hessian lining, with the sniped of remains of two pin clutch fittings, designed for easy removal, from the tropical khak... read more
45.00 GBP
BOAC Airline pilots wing gold bullion uniform badge
A scarce original pre 1974 example of a 'BOAC pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded central shield bearing a griffin without distinct red tongue, surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 92mm. read more
BOAC Airline pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge
A scarce original early example of a 'BOAC pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded central shield bearing a griffin with distinct red tongue, surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black waxed cotton lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 88mm.
'British Overseas Airways Cor... read more
BOAC Airline ground crew overall cloth embroidered badge
A good scarce circa 1950's 'BOAC large cloth overall badge'; rectangle white woven cotton example, turned and stiched around the edge, bearing blue embroidered early pattern 'Speedbird logo' with "B.O.A.C' below, the reverse with cream lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Size 125mm x 97mm.
British Ove... read more