WWII 8th Air Force Shoulder Patch

A fully embroidered WWII 8th Air Force Patch. In very good condition. Several in stock may vary slightly from the image shown, American made examples.

The Mighty Eighth Air Force were tasked with the daylight bombing of Europe. In total, the 8th Air Force lost over 26,000 men. An additional 28,000 men became prisoners of war. Aircraft losses were also grim: 10, 561 planes of v...  read more

Code: 57104

WWII US Army 1st Infantry Division

Early US Army 1st Infantry Division patch. Red one on tan in near mint condition.
Measures 2 3/4” x 4 1/8”

The division landed in Oran, Algeria on 8 November 1942 as part of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. In July 1943, the division took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily, code named Operation Husky, still under the command of Major General...  read more

Code: 57296

WWII Royal Air Force Parachute Qualified Sleeve Badge

A RAF Parachute Light Bulb parachute badge. Removed from an album retains some paper residue to the back.

Measures 1 7/8” x 3/8”  read more

Code: 57087

Early WWII American Flying Cap by Polaroid

Here is a scarce 1940’s Flying cap with built in flip down sun shield in good overall condition. Four panel construction, the flip down sun shield is riveted to the peak and riveted to the shield. Light service wear overall, the sweat band is cracked in places (see images). Size 7.

See Vintage Flying Helments page 190  read more

Code: 57137

WWII 82nd Airborne Division Patch

Here is the scarce 82nd Airborne patch with the tan centre and in near mint condition.

Famous 82nd Airborne in 1943 fought in North Africa, dropped into Sicily, Salerno onto Naples, beach landings at Anzio. Then dropped into Normandy on 6th June D Day, St Mere Eglise, Carantan. Holland Market Garden Nijmegen Bridge. Back to Belgium Battle of the Bulge and through Germany.  read more

Code: 57479

WWII Royal Air Force - Air Gunner Brevet

Here is an RAF Air Gunner half wing ( or Brevet if you prefer). A Padded example which has been removed from uniform and in good condition with age and a little service wear.  read more

Code: 57616

Royal Australia Air Force - Air Gunner Wing

A British Commonwealth Air training Plan RAAF Air Gunner Wing. In good condition a padded large example at 4”

The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), or Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) often referred to as simply "The Plan", was a massive, joint military aircrew training program created by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, during the Second Wor...  read more

Code: 57621

Royal Air Force - Bombardier Mess Dress Half Wing

Here we have an RAF Bombardier Half Wing (Brevet if you prefer) in bullion thread, quality workmanship with age. Patina and age.on a black cloth backi.  read more

Code: 57620

Royal Air Force - Mess Dress Engineer Brevet

Here is Mess Dress Engineer Brevet (Half wing). Fully embroidered in Bullion thread, Quaility workmanship with some age and patina on a black cloth back.  read more

Code: 57619

WWII US Army Air Force - Pilot Wing

Here is a USAAF Pilot Wing, pin back with safety catch and marked sterling. Good heavy strike.

Full size at 3”  read more

Code: 57741