Physical Training Instructor ( PTI ) Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Non-substantive Arm Badge ( smaller pattern)

This pattern was introduced in 1923, made from brass gilding metal. It is an especially attractive badge depicting three muscular arms, each wielding a club. This is the smaller pattern version for sale here. The larger one is depicted here for comparison purposes only but is for sale above. The smaller one is circa 3.5cm across.
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Code: 62053

Physical Training Instructor ( PTI ) Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Non-substantive Arm Badge ( larger pattern)

This pattern was introduced in 1923, made from brass gilding metal. It is an especially attractive badge depicting three muscular arms, each wielding a club. This is the larger pattern version for sale here (the smaller one is depicted for comparison purposes only and listed for sale below). It is 4.2cm across.  read more

Code: 62054

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Volunteer Reserve ( RAFVR ) Embroidered Cloth Titles

Matching pair, with no damage or moth. Look to have been removed from a red felt background display board at some point. Scarce.

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Code: 62061

RAF No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron Royal Air Force badge, Kings Crown

A scarce original King George VI period Royal Air Force No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting a mallard duck alighting and Latin motto "Semper vigilate" (Be Always Vigilant), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Circa 34mm ta...  read more

Code: 61502

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Air - Sea Rescue Service (ASR) Woven Cloth Arm Badge

An original woven paste back example in very good condition.

Authorised A/17 of 1943, introduced a badge of a launch at speed with the letters ASR emboided in the design. Worn on the right sleeve of the service dress jacket , or the heavy duty blouse, or the khaki drill frock. NCOs and LACs wore it above the chevrons or propeller badge. It was not worn on greatcoats. The badg...  read more

Code: 69301

VR - Royal Air Force RAF Volunteer Reserve Senior Officer's Pair of Gilt Metal Epaulette Shoulder Strap Badges

A scarce matched pair of gilt metal shoulder badges with two original blades (unfolded) to the reverse of each, circa 22mm wide and 14mm tall. Thick lettering and of superior quality to those usually encountered. Slight staining from service use otherwise in very good condition. Came with the bullion senior officer badge listed as my item 66434 above.

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Code: 66433

Royal Air Force (RAF) Queens Crown Bullion Peak Cap Badge

In very good condition still retaining paper backing. Circa 7cms tall and 6cms wide. Gilt bright and plush velvet to crown. A quality item.

See my item 57244 for the earlier King's Crown pattern.

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Code: 64885

Royal Air Force Technical Command Bullion Blazer Badge

A lovely old badge with a grey eagle to centre, QE2 badge, in fabulous condition.

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Code: 64065

Royal Air Force RAF (Strike) Command Crew Embroidered Flying Suit Patch

RAF Strike Command badge (QEII crown) above the words - 'Command Crew'. In good condition. The late Professor Charles Thomas speculated this was a probably for some RAF entry into some inter-allied competition. Luckily this one comes with its issue slip and reference number paper which dates it to June 1973 and it was issued by 14 MU (Maintenance Unit) - the logistics set up at RAF Carlisle...  read more

Code: 64099

WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Officers OSB Bronze Cap Badge - Firmin Tablet - Blades

Die cast bronze with OSD finish (minor wear to finish on right side laurel leaves), with two original blades to the reverse and with a Firmin London tablet behind the king's crown.

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Code: 65094