RAF Pin Badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Shiny · #1 14-12-21, 07:56 PM

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me anything about the attached RAF badge as I haven't seen this type before.

It has a glittery finish (which is not tarnished even though it looks like it is), it has obviously had a pin which is missing and is a standard cap badge size.

Is it a souvenir or sweetheart or has it been worn on something?

Thanks a lot,

Michael

leigh kitchen · #2 14-12-21, 08:01 PM

One of a set of "toy" badges from the 70's, 80's, I think, can't remember the firm that produced them offhand.......

Shiny · #3 14-12-21, 08:02 PM

Thanks Leigh,

Not worth putting a pin back in then.

Michael

leigh kitchen · #4 14-12-21, 08:09 PM

Prob not - I have a few that I picked up as a kid from "Cheesemans" in Lewisham, I just can't remember the firm - Grey Green Acorn has them in an album I think.

Shiny · #5 14-12-21, 08:10 PM

Ok thanks for the help.

Michael

magpie · #6 14-12-21, 08:33 PM

I think lesney/matchbox die-cast toy cars

Shiny · #7 14-12-21, 08:34 PM

Thanks Magpie

Michael

grey_green_acorn · #8 14-12-21, 08:37 PM

From the series by Lesney maker of Matchbox cars.

Tim

leigh kitchen · #9 14-12-21, 08:45 PM

Still got some on their backing cards but not in the actual packets.
Years ago I saw a blue beret with red tombstone and the Lesney RM badge sewn on it - probably belonged to a Peterborough Cadet based at the old Customs House on the River Nene embankment in the city.

Shiny · #10 14-12-21, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the help Gents, it's not something I've come across before.

Michael