Scarce Late 1930s-WWII RAF (Royal Air Force) - RCAF - RAAF Hat Badge by Gaunt of London
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Description
This is a scarce circa late 1930s or World War II Royal Air Force/Royal Canadian Air Force/Royal Australian Air Force hat badge by J. R. Gaunt. The badge has a J. R. Gaunt Limited of London maker mark on reverse. The badge has an eagle wreathed in bullion and is topped by a crown.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1930s-World War II.
SIZE:About 2-7/8" in height and 2-11/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass with velvet accents and velvet backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:BY APPOINTMENT J.R. GAUNT & SON LTD. with maker's mark printed on backing.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX07 LBFEX6/13
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge is gorgeous with some small spots of missing velvet.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.