A superb example of a WW2 WAAF (Women’s Auxiliary Air Force) officer service dress cap.
Cap is moth and damage free, as well a crisp in colour with no age fading.
Badge is bright and in matching condition to the cap. Centre band mounted with a patent leather black chin band, held in place by the correct buttons.
Liner shows light use/wear.
Good (high class) maker details label.
An item that would be hard to better.
A scarce sleeve patch as issued firstly during the National Service period in the RAF's history (Feb 23rd 1959) to airman volunteering to rescue air crew from mountain and inaccessible areas after flying accidents, particularly in the mountainous training regions of the Highlands of Scotland. Excellent moth and damage free condition, but grubby where removed from a tunic.
A good untouched ERII RAF beret badge. All gilt finish remaining. Mounted on a black wool felt backing.
WW2 RCAF ‘Canada’ & ’bird’ national sleeve title. Good grubby used condition, removed from a tunic. Wear to face of cloth backing. Pale blue thread detail on black backing.
A good quality WW2 black plastic war economy RAF other ranks cap badge. Slightly grubby, with twin blade reverse fitting. Maker marked ‘A Stanley & Sons Walsall’.
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