A rare original RAF brevet possible made in a 'Prisioner of War camp'; this unique large full sized wing artistiically handcrafted from animal bone, fashioned on the style of the short-lived 'Radio Operator brevet wing cloth badge, the detail correct in every aspect. Very good condition, retaining original make do safety pin fitting.
Width of wing upturned 60mm.  read more

Code: 55025

120.00 GBP

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A very attractive original period 'King Edward VII 1902 Coronation scarce gilt and enamel brooch', from a highly enamelled 'Union Flag' suspension bar in the form of a Crowned bow, depends a gilt portrait disc inscribed "Edward VII King of England & Greater Britain". Very good condition, retaing original pin fittings, small nick to the enamel on right scroll otherwise a superb example.<...  read more

Code: 55020

A superb quality, scarce 1940's period 'RAF No 3 Battle of Britain Squadron' gold and enamel tiepin; the hand-painted enamel badge depicting a cockatrice, with Latin motto "Tertius primus erit" (The third shall be the first), the reverse impressed "(9ct" (9 carat gold) to both parts. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety catch, no stress marks or dama...  read more

Code: 55019

A scarce early original 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Air Steward or Air Stewardess BOAC brevet badge', gold wire embroidered black felt padded wing, the central letter "S" on blue ribbed ground, encircled by a double rope edge, the reverse with black hessian waxed backing. Good condition, bullion dulled.
Width 51mm.  read more

Code: 55018

25.00 GBP

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A very good end of war celluloid matchbox cover, "British Made" the front displaying a head and shoulder portrait photographs of 'Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin' and to the reverse 'Montgomery, Eisenhower, Alexander'; the spine inscribed:
"Souvenir of the World War"
"Declared against Germany. Sept, 1939 Germany defeated, and surrendered unconditionally. May 9,1945."
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Code: 55015

A scarce original early 20th century 'Aberdeen Line Steamship Company waist belt clasp'; heavy gilt brass two-part construction, numbered to both parts, with swivel action fastening, the centre depicting a fouled anchor and crossed company's flag, within a title circlet and laurel wreath surround, the plain ends complete with adjustable patent leather belt, this with heavy age wear. Buc...  read more

Code: 55013

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 224 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a tower on a rock entwined by a serpent and Italian motto "Fedele all'amico" (Faithful to a friend), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.read more

Code: 55010

A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 47 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Crane's head and motto "Nili nomen roboris omen" (The name of the Nile is an omen of our strength), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 33mm....  read more

Code: 55009

A rare original George VI period 1942-1945 'RAF Snaith No 182 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a gauntlet holding a sword and motto "Fearless I direct my flight", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.

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Code: 55008

A rare original George VI period 1944-1945 'RAF Snaith No 578 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an arrow in pale, the point downwards, cleft by another and motto "Accuracy", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright, an excellent example.
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Code: 55007

A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 90 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a hind salient and Latin motto "Celer" (Swift), the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 34mm.

RAF No 90 Squadron finally disbanded o...  read more