Description: This is an extremely scarce World War II British 1942 American RAF Foreign Volunteer Badge in excellent and original condition. The badge is executed in sterling silver and beautifully designed. It depicts a flying eagle with the letters, ‘RAF’ in script above and the date, ‘1942’ below, all encompassed within a wreath of laurel leaves. The reverse is plain having the British silversmith’s touch marks at the base of the wreath. These hallmarks are individually hand struck and include an anchor to signify Birmingham as the place of manufacture, a lion to represent .925 silver content as well as a letter 'V'. In addition, the letters “JRG & S” are struck to indicate manufacturer by the firm of J.R. Gaunt & Son. The badge is complete with both eyelets and original carter pin for attachment to the uniform. The silver is with an attractive, light age tone and with exceptionally crisp detail. This badge was awarded by the Royal Air Force to members of the Eagle Squadron as well as United States citizens who served with the RAF prior to the US entering the Second World War. When the U.S. enter the war on December 8, 1941, these former RAF members transferred to the US Armed Services. The badges were presented at a ceremony held at Debden in the Uttlesford district of Essex on September 29, 1942. They were authorized to be worn on the pleat below the pocket flap on the right breast pocket of the Army Air Force uniform jacket. An extremely rare badge that is 100% original, correct and authentic in every respect.8056
Price: 3995 USD
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
End Time: 2024-03-22T10:46:16.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
