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Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 02-04-24, 07:01 PM
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Views: 391
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF KC WO Ludski & Son cap badge NOT

Hi,

Many thanks for the link Mike, well pleased that it is identified as WWI era and even better, just issued only briefly to RAF 2nd Lt's. :)

Also, thanks Leigh for the info regarding the red...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 02-04-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 391
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF KC WO Ludski & Son cap badge

Hi all,

I recently acquired this WO KC cap badge made by Ludski & Son, London.

This is the first I have seen with this makers mark on a RAF cap badge.

From previous discussions on this Forum...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-03-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 223
Posted By wasaraftype
Smile Defence School of Policing and Guarding Cadets beret?????

Hi,

I have the answer you are looking for.

It is a Welbeck Defence sixth Form College beret badge.

Your image depicts it being worn by a RAF student.

I have one the same and attached...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 26-03-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 108
Posted By wasaraftype
R.A.F. - C.W.R. numbered badge

Hi,

Your badge is for a RAF Civilian Wireless Reserve member. :)

As far as I am aware this organisation was set up before WWII and members had to agree to be fast tracked into joining the RAF...
Forum: Arab Nations 22-03-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 53
Posted By wasaraftype
Omani half wing patch ?

Hi, can anyone Identify this.

I think it is Omani, the half wing suggests it is for Airborne personnel .

May just be a fantasy item.


Regards,

Graham
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 22-03-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By wasaraftype
FAA KC red on black Pilot wing

I recently received this FAA KC wing amongst a small lot.

Whether authentic or not I haven't a clue; I would ask more enlightened members for their opinions.

It measures just over 3 1/4" (85mm)...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-03-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,049
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF Bronze & Copper cap badges

Hi all,

Continuing with the theme of this thread.

Here are my versions of RAF KC Other Rank Bronze (8.34g) & Copper (9.01g) badges I have in my possession. The Bronze one was sold to me as...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 29-01-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By wasaraftype
ROC KC metal cap badges

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies & views.

Having seen that example that Wooffy kindly posted, regarding the smooth backed lugged white metal cap badge, I went to my collection and was pleased to...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 23-01-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By wasaraftype
ROC KC metal cap badges

Hi,

Recently acquired the brass slider badge. I assume, it is probably fake as I have not seen this version before. It could be gilt but unlikely.

Would be interested to hear of any ROC...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 22-01-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF QC red crowned Pilot wings

Hi again,

Following on from this thread I started, I have 2 more red crown examples to go with the single one posted before.

I cannot recall where the middle of the 3 wings came from but the...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 18-01-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF WWII Civilian workers badges

Thanks to all who replied.

It seems no definitive answer is available to clarify exactly what each badge type signifies, except that they are all, probably worker related.

Unfortunately, anyone...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 03-01-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF QC Pilot Wing

Hi all,

Would appreciate members opinions of this wing. It was acquired late last year. Cannot find the same version anywhere else.

Was a Buy it Now item from eBay, the red embroidery inset...
Forum: Air Force 31-12-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By wasaraftype
SAAF badges

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies; much appreciated.

Relieved to read the top wing is okay, was hoping it was British made and not a copy. :D

Regarding the Z.A.L.M matching eagle badges. Now...
Forum: Air Force 26-12-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By wasaraftype
SAAF KC badges

I have no expertise at all when it comes to these badges so can any members give me their thoughts on them.

The small facing eagles lugged pair are approximately 2cm wide and have Z.A.L.M opposed...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 13-12-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF Civilian WWII lapel badges

Hi all,

Attached are images of what I believe is the full set of RAF WWII civilian worker lapel badges.

Does anyone know what these 4 badges actually represent? The late Dave Parsons has them...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 07-12-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF QC WO F&S maker cap badge

Hi all,

I recently acquired this badge. It has a faint makers mark of F&S (under the bottom of the crown) which I assume is Firmin & Sons.

It is very well made, mint and fairly heavy. It...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 02-11-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF QC WO cloth rank badges

Hi,

Can anyone offer help with the middle of these 3 badges. I acquired it not knowing it was smaller than the standard type. Only purchased it because the crown design was different than those...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 15-10-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 334
Posted By wasaraftype
Air Training Corps - FS facing eagle patches

Hi all,

I recently acquired pair of facing embroidered ATC FS rank patches.

Although, not an exact match, I am fairly sure they were produced together.

Attached images of the badges. The...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 22-09-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By wasaraftype
Idents

Hi,

The top oblong badges are for a Flt Lt and Flying Officer (L to R). They were worn on raincoats circa 1970's. For Pilot Officers up to the rank of Group Captain. As far as I am aware, they...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 12-09-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF KC belt buckles

I have looked again at this buckle through a magnifying glass and the cut on either side of the wreath is clearly visible. Cannot see any other joins though.

Whether it's for early ceremonial...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-09-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF KC belt buckles

I have taken a couple more images in light of what has been said so far.

The Crown & RAF are the same size for both the cap badge and buckle. Obviously, the wreath is much larger on the buckle.
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 04-09-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF KC belt buckles

Hi all,

I have recently acquired a RAF KC Other Ranks belt buckle. I have not seen this before. It has been suggested that it could be from an early Musicians belt. It does look to be genuine.
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 25-08-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF bullion Wings

Hi,

I would like to thank the 2 members who replied to my thread.



Regards,

Graham
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 22-07-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By wasaraftype
RAF bullion wings

Hi all,

Having seen the recent thread regarding the AG wings and the excellent notes from David191 on how to spot fakes I decided to submit my bullion Pilot wings for appraisal.

The wing, 2nd...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 15-06-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By wasaraftype
Ground Signallers patches

Hi all,

I have just acquired the top of the 2 patches shown. The lower one is a standard fairly modern patch for comparison. The other has a black background, the design is smaller and the rear...
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