Australian Eagle Badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

RichardP · #1 10-05-23, 12:04 AM

Opinions please on this attic suitcase find. I believe this is sweetheart item but more solid confirmation would be handy. Silver coloured same size as a standard RAF badge, made by Miller & Sons Sydney. Is it RAAF issued item? A quick browse through now defunct M&S brochure revealed they made both RAAF and various civilian badges.
Thanks Richard

RichardP · #2 10-05-23, 10:14 PM

Just to add to the above, I found this today near identical badge on Sergeantmilitaria site stating RAF Side Hat Badge, different clasp but same basic design.

badgecollector · #3 10-05-23, 11:55 PM

looks like a genuine WW2 item that has been solver plated and made into a sweetheart with a pin attachment.
not uncommon but nice item
cheers
BC

manchesters · #4 11-05-23, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardP

Just to add to the above, I found this today near identical badge on Sergeantmilitaria site stating RAF Side Hat Badge, different clasp but same basic design.

Take with a pinch of salt anything you read on that site, he knows less about badges than my dog.

regards

RichardP · #5 18-05-23, 03:27 AM

Thanks Gents, I’ll put it down as a sweet heart rather than a issue badge.