Scarce WWII USAAF Flight Surgeon wing in its original box of purchase, unworn.

 

Scarce full-size (3.125") USAAF Flight Surgeon wing in sterling. Two-piece construction (applied cadeuscis to a standard observer wing). Made by A.E. Co. and sterling hallmarked. In its Blumberg Bros. New York box as sold. Box is marked "Acid Test" so evidently they tested their wings before selling them, evn though the wing is sterling marked.  Clutch back fastening. Still has its flat, frosted silver finish. Lovely example. Used to have cellophane on the box window but remnants only remain. 

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$175 / £135 / €150

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Late War Luftwaffe ground assault badge.

 

Very late war Luftwaffe ground assault badge. Zinc, one-piece construction and typical low quality late war, though the details are fairly clean, in spite of the usual surface deterioration and wear.  Some evidence of silvering to the surface but not a brilliant example.

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$155 / £118 / €130

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WWII era Khaki Drill service dress rank slides for Air Vice Marshal.

 

Slip on rank slides for such a high ranking officer are quite rare, since few Air Rank officers wore bush shirts or uniforms with slip on rank slides. WWII era, Matched pair on heavy cotton drill backing.

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Early WWII Army Air Corps pinwheel patch, 2-piece blue on orange felt.

 

Early, pre-war pinwheel design patch for the US Army Air Corps worn from 1937 to 1942. Lovely, unused early example in perfect condition, two-piece felt on felt. 2.75" diameter.

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RAF other ranks ID "dog tags".

 

A complete set of both service tags to a RAF serviceman, H.A. Harrison, indicating his religion (Roman Catholic), service number and blood type, together with the cord on which they were worn. Excellent condition.

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$30 / £23 / €25

RAF aircrew brevets - padded.

 

Variations of RAF wartime aircrew half-wing brevets.  All in used but very good condition, some with evidence of glue from being in an album. These are all padded variants on wool backgrounds. From the top, left to right:

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Air Gunner $45 / £35 / €38

Air Gunner $45 / £35 / €38

Signaller $45 / £35 / €38

Signaller  $45 / £35 / €38

Bomb Aimer SOLD

Air Electronics SOLD

Parachute instructor SOLD

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RAF aircrew brevets – unpadded (flat).

 

Variations of RAF wartime aircrew half-wing brevets.  All in used but very good condition, some with evidence of glue from being in an album. These are all unpadded variants on wool backgrounds. From the top, left to right:

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Navigator  $40 / £30 / €34

Air Gunner $40 / £30 / €34

Flight Engineer  $45 / £35 / €38

Signaller $40 / £30 / €34

Radio Operator SOLD

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RARE WWI - 1920s US Navy officer's side cap badge with right-facing eagle.

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Very rare pre-WWII US Navy officer's side cap badge with right facing eagle. The eagle on the cap badge was changed to left facing (as viewed) in 1941 and has remained that way ever since. 

 

$85 / £65 / €72  email to secure this item

RAF miniature aircrew brevet for Observer.

 

Many aircrews from other nations volunteered with the RAF during the Battle of Britain, notably the countries invaded and occupied by the Nazis, but also the USA and other Allies. Once these nations were able to establish their own air force, crews were permitted to continue wearing a miniature version of their RAF qualification badge on the right side of their uniforms. While pilot wings are often seen, those of other aircrew positions are quite rare. At the time of the Battle of Britain,  the position of Observer was officially recognized in the RAF so this brevet has a rightful claim in any battle of Britain collection. Silk on wool background Excellent condition, original badge.

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$125 / £97/ €105  

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Royal Observer Corps Master Observer badges x 2.

 

Vital to the defence of Britain during the summer of 1940, the Royal Observer Corps had stations set up in all cities and towns along the coast, watching for enemy aircraft. Offered are two variations of the Master Observer badge, worn on the sleeve of the uniform. This badge was actually introduced later, but paid homage to the Battle of Britain by using the famous and stylish lines of the Spitfire. One is silk embroidered and the other is printed. The printed one has a slight stain and the embroidered variant has minor damage to one corner. Price is for both.

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$30 / £22 / €25  

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WWII RAF Bomb Disposal badge.

 

Another vital resource during the Battle of Britain was the RAF's Bomb Disposal squad. Unexploded bombs and mines were a constant hazard not only to the public but on airfields where the RAF had their own specially trained personnel to disarm, defuse or, if necessary, detonate safely the hundreds of pieces of unexploded ordnance. Nice badge embroidered on black wool.

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Scarce First Anti-Aircraft Division shoulder patch / Formation Sign.

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Highly important to Britain's defence during the Battle of Britain were the Anti-Aircraft Divisions which had the try and distinguish which were the German bombers and which were the RAF fighters, so as to shoot at the right ones (not always successful!). This is an early example on grey wool showing a twin-engined, twin-tailed bomber (based no doubt on a Dornier 17) being pierced with a red sword. Not a common patch to find.

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Scarce original WWII Glider Pilot Regt. cap/beret badge, slider back

 

A lovely example of a rare cap/beret badge in white metal with brass slider on the back. As we remember the 76th anniversary week of operation Market Garden and the courage it took to fly a gigantic aircraft made of a wood and fabric with no engine on a one way mission into Holland.

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RAF Pre-WWII bullion full size Observer half-wing/brevet.

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Superb, heavily padded pre-WWII RAF observer brevet in silver and gold wire on a blue barathea wool background. This would be worn on the full dress uniform and is actually far more scarce than the pilot wing. Absolutely beautiful example.

 

$175 / £132 / €155  email to secure this item

A selection of scarce and beautifully made full size USAAF WWII wing badges.

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Liaison Pilot wing. Sterling marked and with a fantastic frosted finish and feather details. A beautiful wing, $225

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Aircrew wing. Britsish made, not sterling and no hallmark, but lovely detail. $125

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Service pilot wing. Sterling marked. Lovely wing. $125

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Flight Engineer wing. Clutchback, hallmarked Gemsco Sterling. This is either very late WWII or early postwar (was introduced late). SOLD

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RAF aircrew brevets, theatre made.

 

Whereas pilot wings are quite often found with obvious indications of being made in the middle east or far east, theatre-made aircrew wings are far less common. These are all beautiful and authentic examples, most probably made in India, hand embroidered on fine wool (not felt) with various types of backing. 

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Air Gunner (blue back) $99 / £75 / €85  

Air Gunner (red back) $99 / £75 / €85

Observer $110 / £85 / €95

Signaller $99 / £75 / €85

Bombaimer $99 / £75 / €85

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RARE WWI US Navy pilot wing.

 

Beautiful WWI era US Navy aviator's wing on a black velvet backing. Fine feathering detail on the wings typical of the period. Velvet wrapped around cardboard shows some wear commensurate with age. Carefully unpinning the wing and taking it off the backing reveals no markings whatsoever, but it appears to be gold or at least plated. Just a lovely wing.

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$275 / £220 / €240   email to secure this item

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WWII RAF wings and brevets made in Canada.

 

From 1941, the Empire Flying Training System meant that many aircrews were shipped to Canada for training, and upon completion, were often presented with a brevet made in the RCAF style. These were not too popular among British crews who quickly replaced their badges with the more familiar RAF types as soon as possible! A selection of unused but original Canadian made aircrew brevets is offered:

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Pilot: $75 / £60 / €65

Observer: $65 / £52 / €57

Navigator: $50 / £40 / €44

Wireless Operator / Gunner: SOLD

Bombaimer: $50 / £40 / €44

Flight Engineer (swept wing): $55 / £44 / €49

Flight Engineer (straight wing): $55 / £44 / €49

Air Gunner: SOLD

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AAF pinback Navigator's qualification wing.

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Lovely example of the full-size 3" qualification badge awarded to AAF navigators in WWII. Die-struck wing with great overall patina, marked sterling on the back.

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$85 / £70 / €80  

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WWII Air Training Corps lapel badge

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Beautifully made gilt and blue enamel lapel badge measuring just 1" x 0.75" across with a buttonhole fitting on the back. The ATC was formed as a branch of the RAF in 1939 to prepare Air Cadets for a future career in the RAF, and many WWII pilots, aircrew and ground crew began as 13-17 year olds in this organization. The Air Training Corps remains strong today and is still the only youth organization that is a direct branch of its parent military service. A lovely badge from the earliest days of the organization showing wear but no damage.

 

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WWII RAFVR lapel badge

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Beautifully made gilt and enamel lapel badge measuring just 0.75" x 0.5" across with a buttonhole fitting on the back.  The RAF Volunteer Reserve was  a valuable resource of pilots and aircrew in WWII, most of whom learned to fly at their own expense prior to the war and were the first to be called up when hostilities broke out. This small badge may  have been worn on civilian clothes or given as a gift to loved ones to show their support. A lovely badge from the earliest days of the organization showing wear but no damage.

 

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WWII era enamelled Air Cadet lapel pin.

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7/8" diameter Air Training Corps lapel pin, gilt with sky blue enamel inlay. I presume this was issued to a civilian instructor, since Air Cadets usually wore a silver metal lapel pin when not in uniform. Lovely badge with great detail and "horseshoe shaped button back for fitting into a button hole. Only ever seen a handful of these so quite scarce. The Air Training Corps was founded in 1940 with the specific intent of recruiting youth into the RAF by providing basic training in aeronautics, drill, etc. to boys aged 14 and up. The ATC remains the only cadet force/youth organization in the UK that is officially part of a military branch and is wholly sponsored and maintained by the RAF .

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WWII US Army/Air Corps pendant based on the  "Miraculous medal of Our Lady" religious message in sterling silver.

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Sterling silver pendant with red, white and blue enamel circular "stars and stripes" shield at the top, with angel's wings to protect the wearer and virgin Mary figure under the word "Army" with a prayer encircling her. The reverse depicts the "Miraculous Medal of Our Lady" featuring a monogram M, stylized as a priest's stole, below the Cross, surrounded by stars and ornaments. Exceptionally nice piece no doubt given lovingly to a Catholic son or husband to protect him from harm. 

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WWII Royal Navy Petty Officer's cap badge.

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Lovely example of a Royal Navy Petty Officer's cap badge as worn on the everyday service dress uniform; red silk embroidered on a wool background with a stiffener and an oilcloth backing. Excellent condition. Badge was the same for all branches of the Royal Navy, so would be worn by Fleet Air Arm, submarine crews and everyone in between.

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WWII CBI tie clip in sterling silver.

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Not sure if this is a souvenir piece or a later reunion item, but it's old based on the stye and the fact it's made of solid silver with an enameled CBI shield. Lovely item, heavy with a solid spring. 1.75" long.

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AAF Winged Prop insignia

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Standard wartime winged prop collar and / or cap insignia x 3. Each similar but slightly different, with clutch back fastenings. 2 have clutches, the third lacks its prongs. Price is for all 3.

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$20 / £15 / €18

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WWII RCAF other ranks cap badge.

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Lovely original RCAF cap badge has been lovingly polished to make it gleam and remove all the details from the surface, as was the style airmen strove for.

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Sample set of 3 RCAF uniform buttons.

 

Lovely set of unused RCAF uniform buttons, one in each of the sizes made (large for tunic, medium for pocket and small for cap). Attached to a piece of cardboard and bound at the back with wire. Perhaps a salesman's sample or collected during the war, but crisp as the day they were made (if somewhat dull and tarnished - I have left them as is, it's up to the new owner to polish if desired). Can't tell the maker without removing from card which i do not want to do.

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Miniature observer brevet for the mess dress jacket, possibly WWI RFC or very early RAF.

 

Beautiful and quite rare miniature Observer badge in gold and silver bullion wire embroidery on fine wool background, showing lots of patina and tarnish. Measures 2" (50mm) diagonally across from the bottom left of the O to the tip of the wing, on an oilcloth backing. Possibly as early as WWI but  am include to think 1920s. Would very likely clean up if desired but perfect as is.

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WWII US Navy pilot wing in gold-filled sterling by Amico.

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Lovely example of the WWII style pilot wing for US Naval aviators, marked AMICO Sterling + 1/20th 10K gold. Shows good wear and patina. Heavy wing.

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Stunning and rare WWI miniature French "FIX: wing badge; from which the RNAS and eventually the RAF designed its iconic eagle.

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Absolutely lovely miniature "FIX" eagle badge dating from early WWI and made in France. 1.25" (32mm) and appears to be gold but I cannot find any hallmarks other than the name "FIX". History tells us that a high ranking Royal Navy officer purchased one of thee badges for his wife and liked it so much that he insisted it be adopted as the flying badge for the RNAS - and later of course it became the cuff and shoulder badge for the RAF. This is the first miniature I have seen and it is exquisite in its detail and construction.

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Lovely WWII AAF pilot wing.

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Standard issue type pilot wing, with no markings to rear, clutch back style. It looks like sterling with tarnish and patina but not marked as such. Nice, honest full-size 3" wing.

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£43 / $45 / €48  

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Set of 2 Distinctive Insignia for the Army Air Corps Advanced Flying Training School. 

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Lovely matching pair of enameled DIs, pin back and maker marked NS Meyer bearing the famous UT VIRI VOLENT scroll under the flaming torch. Excellent condition.

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$25 / £20 / €23 

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WWII RAF brass Flight Sergeant's crowns.

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Full size brass King's Crown badges, worn above the 3 chevrons on each arm to denote the rank of Flight Sergeant. Quite a hard to find item these days. Small quantity available. Some make reasonable matching pairs and I will try to match them as best I can if you want a pair, but offered singly.

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RAF full dress uniform shoulder boards circa 1920.

 

For wear only by officers and only on the full dress uniform, this superb set of shoulder boards features gold wire embroidered eagles (left and right facing) with rank lace indicating a Flight Lieutenant. Includes gilt RAF buttons and white leather backing.

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WWII AAF 3" Air Gunner wing in sterling silver.

 

Standard full-size graduation issue US Army Air Forces Air Gunner wing, not maker marked but stamped "sterling". Two-piece construction with applied winged bullet in heavily stylized art deco design. Pin back. A lovely example.

 

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WWII AAF sweetheart brooch for the girlfriend of a captain.

 

Beautifully made silver sweetheart brooch in silver (though not marked) comprises a tiny winged prop badge joined together with a chain to a miniature set of captain's bars - both with separate pins. A unique style I have not seen before.

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WWII USN officer's full-size visor cap badge.

 

Beautifully made full-size USN visor cap badge, s-piece construction with screw back. Maker marked Amcraft and 1/20 10K gold. Superb patina.

 

£28 / $35 / €30  email to secure this item

WWII USN officer's overseas cap badge

 

Beautifully made small size clutch back  badge for the overseas cap. Marked W-22-N

 

£8 / $10 / €9   email to secure this item

WWII USN ratings sleeve  badges (x3)

 

Please see pictures. All are WWII and came from a veteran's estate.

 

1. On blue wool still in cellophane wrapping dated 1945

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2. On white cotton unused dated 1945

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3. Air Electronics tech. On blue wool unused (larger)

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Early RAF identity disk "dog" tag.

 

Pressed fibreboard disk incised with the name J.B. Richardson, his serial number 155087 and his religion C.E. (Church of England). The reverse is marked "RAF."

Not a scarce item but a nice perosnal display.

 

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Various WWII RAF rank / trade insignia.

 

All WWII period except where noted.

 

Warrant Officer cuff badge (QC - early 1950s)

£7.85 / $10 / €8.95

 

Leading Aircraftsman (2-bladed prop) 3 different

each £3.95 / $5 / €4.90

 

Senior Aircraftsman (3-bladed prop) 2 different

each £3.95 / $5 / €4.90

 

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