Description
This is a beautiful circa World War II Canadian-made Royal Air Force/Royal Canadian Air Force (and possibly Royal Australian Air Force) officer service dress hat badge. The badge has a Muir Cap & Regalia Limited of Toronto label on reverse. It has a brass eagle with bullion wreathing topped by a crown with velvet details.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/4" in height and 2-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool embroidered in bullion and silk/cotton threads, velvet, gilt brass, treated backing, paper tag.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:Muir Cap & Regalia Limited 51 Simcoe St. Toronto Canada.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JST-VGJX13 LAHEX6/13 SLAGJX7/15 SRET06/23
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.