WWII New Zealand Tropical Issue Title

A Royal New Zealand Air Force tropical issue title in mint condition.

3 7/8” x 2”  read more

Code: 57598

WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force WAG Half Wing

Here is a WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Wireless Operator Air Gunner Half Wing. Embroidered on black wool in good condition.

Measures 4 1/8"

Wings awarded when qualified under the British Commonwealth Plan joint military aircrew training program created by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, remains as one of the single largest aviation train...  read more

Code: 56061

WWII RAF/Royal New Zealand Air Force Side Cap

An RAF/RNZAF Airman's side cap in very good condition. With an RAF economy plastic cap badge with blade fixings with two eyelets for correct fitting on the cap and two bakelite small buttons to the front. Faint NZ stamps in the lining.
Yes strange combination.

Measures 10 3/4" inner length 11 1/2" overall.  read more

Code: 56012

Scarce WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Pilot Wing

Extremely rare RNZAF Pilot wing in metal for tropical wear, lug fixings and fastening pin, maker marked to "44, M & K, W" for 1944, Mayer & Kean, Wellington. In good condition and measures 3”

New Zealand, since the beginning of the war had always maintained a small Air Force due to the presents of German raiders in the Pacific. From 1941 with Japans entry into WW2 and its conques...  read more

Code: 56117

Royal New Zealand Air Force Pair

A scarce pair of RNZAF shoulder titles in un-cut match. Known as the “Dinosaur” pattern.

Measures 5 1/4” x 3”  read more

Code: 56126

WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Engineer Wing in Metal

A scarce WWII RNZAF Navigator half wing in metal with lug fittings which may have been repaired (see images) with backing plate and fixing pin. Not maker marked but made by Meyer and Kean in Wellington. Tropical issue authorized in 1944.

Measures 1 1/2”
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Code: 56119

WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Gunner Wing

Scarce RNZAF Air Gunner Half Wing in metal tropical issue. Maker marked M&K (Meyer and Kean) W (Wellington) with Lug fittings. Authorized for wear in New Zealand and the Pacific only when wearing khaki shirts without jackets.

Measures 1 1/2”  read more

Code: 56850

Royal New Zealand Air Force Fern Lucky Charm

Here is a JR Gaunt made New Zealand “Fern” badge, worn un-officially by RNZAF air crews as a lucky talisman on battle dress pocket. Maker marked and with a pin back.

Measures 1 1/4”

Additional information.
An Evening Post newspaper in an article, dated 24 April 1942, about 75 (NZ) Squadron noted that “In every aircraft the crews wear the silver fern badge. ...  read more

Code: 56883

WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Lucky Charm

Here is a jeweller made New Zealand “Fern” badge, worn un-officially by RNZAF air crews as a lucky talisman on battle dress pocket. Marked Sterling and with a pin back.
Measures 1 11/16”

Additional information.
An Evening Post newspaper in an article, dated 24 April 1942, about 75 (NZ) Squadron noted that “In every aircraft the crews wear the silver fern badge. The...  read more

Code: 56884

Early Royal New Zealand Air Force Pilot Wing

Here we have between the wars RNZAF pilot’s wings.
Used and removed from uniform with age and service wear. A flat straight wing example.  read more

Code: 56954