WW1 Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) Matched Pair of Officers Silver Collar Badges
An unmarked heavy die cast silver pair of collar badges to the Royal Flying Corps with two small original silver lugs to the reverse of each. Some wear to detail evident to fronts but nothing to detract from a scarce and seldom encountered ' private purchase ' matched pair of officer 's collars. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn 1913 - 1918. Rare.
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No 27 Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) Badge circa 1940s by Miller
A good original circa 1940's 27 Squadron gilt and enamel badge, with motto " Quam Celerrime Ad Astra", the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. 33mm tall.
The elephant as a badge was approved by HM King Edward VIII in October 1936. The badge was based on an unofficial emble... read more
WW1 - WRAF ( Womens Royal Air Force ) 1918 First issue Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title
A rare embroidered white on black first issue (1918) shoulder title, " W.R.A.F." Disbanded 1922. In very good condition for age, hessian backed.
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WW2 Pattern Royal Air Force ( RAF) Cap Badge
A King's Crown die struck cap badge with two original loops and cotter pin to reverse. Some minor twisting to lugs and slight traces of verdigris to one loop otherwise in lovely condition with good detail.
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WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF) Matched Facing Pair of Sergeants Chevrons - stamped 1943
Note the chevrons travel in different directions so facing as well as matched. Each of three chevrons rank insignia embroidered on a canvas material with issue stamps for 1943 to the reverse, one more legible than the other. In very good condition.
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Stunning Full Dress Royal Air Force RAF Master Aircrew Gilt Wrist Badge, QEII Crown
A stunning high gilt die cast two part construction badge with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Worn on the upper arm.
The Rank was equivalent to Warrant Officer Class 1, so one of the top dogs, but of course you did not salute them! I recall one account of an Army Sergeant questioning one of the (very old and bold) Masters as to wheth... read more
WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC ) Officer 's Gilt Full Dress Cap Badge
A gilt bronze example, die cast with two original blades to the reverse. Circa 4.2cm tall. In very good condition. Gilt bright. Pre 1918.
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Royal Pakistan Air Force ( RPAF ) Gilding Metal Cap Badge, 1947 - 1950 only
A scarce badge, issued post partition from India in 1947 and replaced in 1950 with a republican version with PAF in place of RPAF and a crescent and star in place of the King 's crown. With two original loops to the reverse. Some verdigris to rear otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.5cm tall.
The Royal Pakistan Air Force (RPAF) was established on 14 August 1947 with... read more
WW2 Royal Air Force Rhodesia Nationality Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title Arm Badge Rhodesia
A scarce original light blue thread on a dark blue melton cloth. In good condition.
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Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Medical Services Officer Collar Badges, pre 1952
A small matched pair of die cast gilt brass collar badges, each with 2 original loops and reinforcement bars to reverse. (AMO 1920), King 's Crown so pre 1952. Good condition with sharp detail. Very slight colour variation otherwise a good match.
Hobart p73 refers.
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