WWII U.S.Army 13th Airborne Division

A mint early version, un-issued patch fully embroidered, one piece construction on twill.

13th Airborne was officially activated in August 1943 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, remaining active until February 1946, but never saw combat.

After activation the division remained in the United States to complete its training. This training was completed by September 19...  read more

Code: 52039

WWII Instructor Pilot Embroidered Cloth Summer Tan Issue

Mint condition hard to find. 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"  read more

Code: 51052

South African Air Force Cap Badge

Scarce item in bullion thread some aging and tarnish to the bullion, two small moth holes at the bottom of the eagle wings, measures 3" x 1 1/2"  read more

Code: 51593

WWII South African Air Force Aircrew Observer Half Wing

A SAAF Aircrew half wing in near mint condition, embroidered on black wool. Flat example.

Measures 3 1/2”  read more

Code: 56171

WWII Royal Air Force/SAAF Title

An RAF SAAF Nationality shoulder title in good condition some age and wear.  read more

Code: 56882

WWII South African Air Force Pilot Wing

Here is a SAAF Pilot wing. A padded variation, removed from uniform and a collectors album, glue to the back of the wing.

Measures 4 3/4”  read more

Code: 56899

Southern Rhodesia Pilot Brevet - Queens Crown

Here we have a post war thick padded wing. Used and worn (please see images) The pilot has made a modification added a PVC back plate to accommodate clutch back for easy fitting to uniform.

Full size at 4 1/2"  read more

Code: 55937

WWII US Army Para/Glider Trooper Cap Patch

WWII US Army Enlisted Para Glider Infantry Cap Patch, a scarce variation introduced in mid-late 1944. Fully embroidered in silk thread. Lighter blue border with age and wear.  read more

Code: 55899

WWII Officer of the Royal Air Force Cap Badge

Here is a quality example of an RAF Officers service cap badge, metal crown and eagle with bullion laurels. Maker marked on the back J R Gaunt & Son Ltd London. In near mint condition.  read more

Code: 57414

WWII American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers" Patch

Here is a rare China Air Task Force 14th Air Force "Flying Tigers" patch. Locally made quality hand embroidered example in silk thread. Removed from uniform, it has a nice patina with light service wear.

Measures 2 5/8"

The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was composed of pilots from...  read more

Code: 55962