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Forum: Other Militaria 26-03-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By Insignia
Very interesting story and great Iraq Levies...

Very interesting story and great Iraq Levies pieces.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 24-01-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By Insignia
My view is that sliders = reproductions

My view is that sliders = reproductions
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 19-01-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Insignia
Further to my last post, proof that these badge...

Further to my last post, proof that these badge are still being reproduced today:
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 16-01-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Insignia
This badge has been discussed on the Forum on...

This badge has been discussed on the Forum on other occasions

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86329

I would add that the badge has been heavily reproduced since the...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 11-01-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By Insignia
Welcome to the forum, it’s great to meet another...

Welcome to the forum, it’s great to meet another aviation enthusiast.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 07-01-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Insignia
Hello Graham, Whilst I have seen a number of...

Hello Graham,

Whilst I have seen a number of variations of the RAF Pilot flying badge with red crowns that have great provenance they were all King’s Crown.

I can not see how these Queen’s...
Forum: The Home Front 01-01-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By Insignia
Hello Simon and Stephen, Yes, you are...

Hello Simon and Stephen,

Yes, you are correct, not sure how I put the wrong title in the Subect, it should have read:

“Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics armband” which is...
Forum: The Home Front 01-01-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By Insignia
Almeric Paget Massage Corps Armband

Thought I’d share this image of an armband I picked up some years ago. I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has seen one previously or photos of it being worn.

Many thanks and Happy New Year
Forum: General Topics. 25-12-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,392
Posted By Insignia
Wonderful Wing

My favourite wing of the year
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 20-12-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Posted By Insignia
This is an example of the official RAFVR numbered...

This is an example of the official RAFVR numbered badge relating to the certificate illustrated by Postwarden

https://www.sallybosleysbadgeshop.com/shop.php?code=62332
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 13-12-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Posted By Insignia
I too have examples of these lapel badges, and...

I too have examples of these lapel badges, and despite having found references to them in Air Ministry Orders they don’t clarify where the different badges were used.

All of the examples I’ve seen...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 27-10-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 464
Posted By Insignia
Pilots wings

A few nice pilots wings
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 16-09-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By Insignia
Interesting badges, and a nice looking museum.

Interesting badges, and a nice looking museum.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 15-09-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By Insignia
RAF Yacht Club

Lovely looking cap badge, unfortunately with completely the wrong description and therefore ridiculously priced
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-09-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By Insignia
Hello Graham, I’m with Mike, it’s made up...

Hello Graham,

I’m with Mike, it’s made up from a couple of cap badges, you can see how the Laurel wreath has been cut and extended.

You can also see what looks the lead solder in the edge shot...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 01-09-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By Insignia
Hello Paul, I don’t believe it’s Royal...

Hello Paul,

I don’t believe it’s Royal Flying Corps, they did wear a short form title but it was not like yours.

Photo of the known RFC short form title attached.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 16-08-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By Insignia
Many thanks for the direction to the collection,...

Many thanks for the direction to the collection, really nice pieces.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 16-08-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By Insignia
Fascinating badge David, I’ll give you $10 for...

Fascinating badge David, I’ll give you $10 for it, doubling its value :D

Can’t say I’ve ever seen that particular construction previously.

There’s a good thread on Lambourne’s at
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 15-08-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By Insignia
I can’t see any images ?

I can’t see any images ?
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 08-08-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By Insignia
Hello Dominique, RAF Warrant Officers badges...

Hello Dominique,

RAF Warrant Officers badges are all but impossible to date since they appeared in 1918, as they hardly changed until the introduction of the variation of the crown following QEII...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 07-08-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By Insignia
Can’t wait to see what else they are going to...

Can’t wait to see what else they are going to list…

“This piece came from a large Militaria Collection that i am slowing getting through so more Military items will be listed for sale in coming...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 06-08-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Insignia
It’s in near perfect condition, and you are right...

It’s in near perfect condition, and you are right Terry it looks like it was never worn. It came with her medals many years ago which were also in near mint condition.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-08-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By Insignia
The ultimate eBay piece

By far the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen on eBay
...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-08-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Insignia
PMRAFNS

This is the only example of what seems to be a Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service (PMRAFNS) blazer badge that I’ve seen.

It belonged to a Matron who join the service in Feb 1932,...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 30-07-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,310
Posted By Insignia
RAF 1942 bade

Another fake (cast) RAF 1942 badge has appeared on eBay
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