Royal Air Force RAF silver and enamel tiepin badge

A good original pre 1953 vintage period 'Royal Air Force pin badge'; George VI crowned blue enamel circlet, bearing the RAF motto 'Per Ardua ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) with eagle spread across the centre, mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'STERLING' Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 22mm.
Width 49mm.

Code: 64518