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

US Army Air Force - Air Gunner Flight Wing

Here is an unusual variation Air Gunner wing, An example that has been manufactured in a bowed style. Not maker marked but marked Sterling with a pin back with safety catch fixing.

Measures 3”  read more

Code: 57723

WWII Airborne Troop Carrier Patch

English made Troop Carrier patch in good condition, removed from album trace of glue on the back otherwise a great period example.

Measures 3 5/8" x 2 3/4"  read more

Code: 54435

WWII Parachute Regiment Badge Neckless

Have we have an original quality strike Parachute Regiment badge maker marked on the back "Firmin London" made into a neckless by a jeweler, chain measures 26" which is also a wartime period quality piece.  read more

Code: 51747

WWII South Staffs Cap Badge

An original cap badge, solid strike and a good two piece construction. 2nd Battalion was attached to the Airborne Division.  read more

Code: 50642

WWII Royal Marines Commando Sleeve Patch

Good original un-issued condition. Have several in stock.  read more

Code: 50175