The iconic small ‘pea whistle’ as carried by air crew (usually worn on the battle dress collar loop) for use as an identification/directional aid when downed on land or in water.
Excellent condition, with 95% nickel finish remaining, complete with all correct markings (see images).
A hard to now find, small item of personal kit issued to air crew in the middle and far east theatre’s of war and intended for carrying within flight clothing.
It contains a small concealed blade intended to open the bite wound and a small concealed capsule of what was then crude anti – venom medicine (Still present, see images).
Excellent complete condition.
4 large 1 small brass service dress buttons, Australian made for RAF personnel stationed in Australia requiring tailoring.
Standard RAF gilt buttons with round fitting loops.
Maker details ‘Stokes & Sons Melbourne’.
A superb example of a WW2 RAAF leading air-craftsman rank insignia.
A bi-propeller in the distinct duel colours or the RAAF on a black wool backing.
Excellent condition.
A superb condition British made AAF brevet in plated brass. Obverse detail is crisp with ‘black’ tarnishing to the low spots and the typically feathered wings. High profile central eagle disc. Reverse with needle pin fitting and safety catch, catch is in complete working order.
Reverse with no maker details.
A superb condition AAF brevet in Sterling silver. Obverse detail is crisp with ‘black’ tarnishing to the low spots. High profile central eagle disc. Reverse with needle pin fitting and safety catch, catch is in complete working order.
Reverse marked ‘Sterling’.
A superb condition AAF brevet in nickel silver. Obverse detail is crisp, with tarnishing to the low spots. Low profile central eagle disc. Reverse with needle pin fitting and safety catch, catch is in complete working order.
Reverse marked ‘Sterling’.
A superb condition half size Navy pilots brevet in gilt. Obverse detail is stunning being clean and crisp. Reverse with needle pin fitting and safety catch, catch is in complete working order. Also fitted with a safety chain. No Maker details.
Worn I understand on ‘shirt order’, at times on side caps and also as a sweetheart brooch.