WWII Royal Air Force Parachute Qualified Sleeve Badge

A RAF Parachute Light Bulb parachute badge. Removed from an album retains some paper residue to the back.

Measures 1 7/8” x 3/8”  read more

Code: 57087

Early WWII American Flying Cap by Polaroid

Here is a scarce 1940’s Flying cap with built in flip down sun shield in good overall condition. Four panel construction, the flip down sun shield is riveted to the peak and riveted to the shield. Light service wear overall, the sweat band is cracked in places (see images). Size 7.

See Vintage Flying Helments page 190  read more

Code: 57137

WWII 82nd Airborne Division Patch

Here is the scarce 82nd Airborne patch with the tan centre and in near mint condition.

Famous 82nd Airborne in 1943 fought in North Africa, dropped into Sicily, Salerno onto Naples, beach landings at Anzio. Then dropped into Normandy on 6th June D Day, St Mere Eglise, Carantan. Holland Market Garden Nijmegen Bridge. Back to Belgium Battle of the Bulge and through Germany.  read more

Code: 57479

US Army Air Force - Air Gunner Flight Wing

Here is an unusual variation Air Gunner wing, An example that has been manufactured in a bowed style. Not maker marked but marked Sterling with a pin back with safety catch fixing.

Measures 3”  read more

Code: 57723

WWII Airborne Troop Carrier Patch

English made Troop Carrier patch in good condition, removed from album trace of glue on the back otherwise a great period example.

Measures 3 5/8" x 2 3/4"  read more

Code: 54435

WWII South Staffs Cap Badge

An original cap badge, solid strike and a good two piece construction. 2nd Battalion was attached to the Airborne Division.  read more

Code: 50642

WWII Royal Marines Commando Sleeve Patch

Good original un-issued condition. Have several in stock.  read more

Code: 50175

WWII U.S. Air Carrier Contract Pilot Wing 1st Officer

Rare Air Transport Command Pilot Wing 1st Officer.
Pin back with safety clasp.
Quality strike period item.
Measures 3 1/2"  read more

Code: 53601

WWII U.S. Air Carrier Contract Pilot Wing Captain

Rare Air Transport Command Pilot Captain Wing. Pin back with safety clasp. Quality strike period item.
Measures 3 1/2"  read more

Code: 53600

379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron Kimbolton

Disney style patch in leatherette with light age and wear.

Measures 6 1/4” x 5”

Combat in the European Theatre
The air echelon of the squadron arrived at RAF Bovingdon by 24 April 1943, and remained there until 20 May, when it joined the ground echelon at RAF Kimbolton, which was to be its combat station for the remainder of its time in the European Theater ...  read more

Code: 57857