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| Australia |
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NEW! RAAF WW2 pilot wings. Excellent and original example in cotton/silk embroidery. Shows signs of uniform removal. Lightly worn, a few loosened threads, otherwise very good condition. Hard to find. 115mm x 40mm (overall). Late War pattern. Item # Avi-248 (165) |
$165.00 |
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RAAF WW2, Dental officer collar badge. Good details. Original cotter pins. 1 9/16 " wide. Hard to find. Item # Avi-125 (65) |
$65.00 |
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RAAF WW2 shoulder eagle. 3". Very good condition. Item # Avi-116 (15) |
$15.00 |
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RAAF WW2 Officer cap/dress tunic eagle. Blackened copper, original backing plate and nuts. Domed screws. Maker: Amor Sydney. Great condition to all, some patina to backing plate. Fantastic quality, hard to find with maker. 2 1/4 " wide. Nice, complete badge. You will not find a better example. Item # Avi-121 (88) |
$88.00 |
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WW2 RAAF Air Training Corps badge/pin. White metal and enamels (intact) by 'Bertram, Melb.'. 30mm x 19.5mm. Very good condition. Double loophole fastening (no pins). Item # Avi-56 (48) |
$48.00 |
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WW2 Royal Australian Air Force cap wings. Rare rubber imprint on dark blue felt. Paper backing. Interesting design, King's crown atop. Hard to find re-issue cap wings. 80mm x 32mm. Very good condition, small holes (needle-sized) where it was attached to the cap. Item # Avi-6 (30) |
$30.00 |
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RAAF WW2 Radio Operator/Mechanic trade badge. Silk on felt, black canvas backing. Flat type. Great condition. Item # Avi-115 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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RAAF WW2 Enlisted cap badge. Blackened copper. Maker: AMOR SYDNEY (in relief to reverse). Original cotter pins present. Shows age and wear. Good condition. Great details. Hard to find with maker markings. 1 5/8 " wide. Item # Avi-120 (58) *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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RAAF WW2, Officer small eagle (worn on epaulettes of the greatcoat and battledress). Complete badge set (eagle, crown, backing plate, nuts). Rare maker: Wallace Bishop (eagle). Pointed screws, square nuts. 1 1/2 ". Great condition. Item # Avi-122 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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RAAF WW2, Officer small eagle. As above but unmarked (probably Amor). Eagle is thinner with slightly better details. Wider crown. Blackended copper. Light wear. Nice - complete badge. Flat screws, regular nuts. Item # Avi-123 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Argentina |
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Argentina, Air Force Officer cap badge in gilt. Appears to be 1950's vintage, perhaps earlier. Very good quality, cut-out shield and sun rays. Nicely contoured. Such insignia are very hard to find. 3 sets of original folding wires present. 94.5mm x 43mm. Very good condition. Item # Avi-170 (48) |
$48.00 |
| Belgium |
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NEW! Belgium, WW2 badge of 3rd Regiment of Night Bombers. Unit was quite active at the beginning of the War. At some point it was re-designated as a Long Range Reconnaissance/Bombing suadron but little is known when. Equipped with absolete Fairey Battles and Foxes - unit took part in the tragic action around Maastricht (Netherlands) on May 11, 1940. One squadron, with incredibly brave crews was decimated in a raid against the German-held bridges at Veldwezelt and Vroenhoven. One of the pilots tried to crash his machine into the bridge but missed, so did all bombs as unit was never trained for the low-level bombing missions. It was the German main supply line into the Low Countries during early stages of the War. This was the final action of the Belgian Air Force during German invasion.
Great design of a bat with an outstetched wings in front of a moon. Yellow 'night-vision' rays and bomb released from the wing. Gilt badge, fully enamelled. Nicely vaulted. Two fine thread posts/nuts for fastening. A superb example of a rare badge. 42mm in diameter. Item # Avi-191 (185)
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$ 185.00 |
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Belgium - WW2 period, unit badge of 3/1/3. This was a night observation unit. 3rd Regiment, 1st Group, 3rd Squadron. Silvered dragon with raised wings. Very nice original, lightly curved. Original fine-thread posts and fasteners intact. Die-struck. 50mm x 26mm. Item # Avi-190 (68) |
$68.00 |
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Belgium - 1946 pattern pilot's cap badge. Consisting of 3 parts (all affixed to black thin felt separately): crown, wings with Royal arms and leaves. Lion in gilt within black enamel. Wing tips nicely curved. Crown appears to be in silver, the rest in silver-plate. Wings span 65mm across. Brass wire prongs for fastening. Nice piece. Item # Avi-141 (42) |
$ 42.00 |
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Belgium - 1950's officer's dress cap badge in bullion. Black felt/paper backing. All wires/sequins intact. Red lined crown with green/red thread jewels. Gold Royal arms. 80mm x 65mm. Excellent condition. Item # Avi-142 (28) |
$ 28.00 |
Brazil |
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Brazil, current pilot wings. Pinch fasteners missing. 75.5 x 19 mm. Item #Avi-144. (55) *ON HOLD* |
*ON HOLD* |
Bulgaria |
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Bulgarian pre WW2 flyer/sport pilot badge. In reality, these were also used as the honorary pilot and often given to German Luftwaffe officers during the War. Vaulted badge of graceful design. Royal cypher of Boris III with eagle 'flying' through it. Crown atop. 61mm x 27mm. Light gilt finish. Unmarked. Initials S.H (or SN) deeply engraved on reverse. Pin/catch assembly intact. Nice badge. Item # Avi-252 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Canada |
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NEW! Royal Canadian Air Force, WW2 Air Bomber breast wing. This is so-called 'small curve pattern' as described in 'Eagles Recalled' - page 116/117. Used in 1944-1945. 16 feathers on lower edge. Shows use and signs of uniform removal. Black felt background, black canvas backing - unpadded. Guaranteed original and hard to obtain (even in Canada). Item # Avi-256 (130) |
$130.00 |
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Royal Canadian Air Force pilot wings. WW2 vintage, nicely detailed. Black background with rough cotton backing and lighly padded (pink felt visible). Wide letter spacing and thinner font/wreath type. Similar to example shown on page 84 in "Eagles Recalled". This type appears to be of 1939-1943. Wings are slightly raised and crown well detailed. 117mm wide. Very nice example, shows wear and age. Most likely a Canadian-made set. Item # Avi-185 (205) |
$ 205.00 |
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Royal Canadian Air Force WW2 Air Gunner breast wing. Superb, early quality. Attractive large-sized badge: 98mm x 45mm (overall). Cotton thread with black feather detailing. If you're looking for one this one is probably best you'll ever find. White canvas backing. Item # Avi-140 (130) |
$130.00 |
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RCAF Association badge in sterling silver and gilt. Very good quality. Lacquers mostly intact. Fastening pin missing. Hallmarked to reverse (Birks Sterling). Large size: 47.5mm x 38.5mm, probably intended for beret. Nice badge. Item # Avi-160 (45)
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$45.00 |
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RCAF badge, pre and WW2 vintage. Made by Birks, Ellis (seller) in sterling. Quality enamels intact. Larger than usual, measuring 27.5mm x 26.5mm. Vertical locking pin fastener. Beautiful example. Item # Avi-150. (48) |
$48.00 |
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Canadian Air Force (1918-1920) bullion wings. These were probably made for a blazer jacket or such. Quite interesting, showing age and some wear. Silver/gilt bullion. 86mm x 28mm (overall). Item # Avi-247 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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Canada, WW2 operational wings with '2nd tour of duty' clasp. These were authorized for wear in 1943 for all Canadians who performed meritorious operational service and completed a tour of duty. Worn on the center panel of the left breast pocket. Twin screwback fastener. 39mm x 11mm.
Sterling silver, marked 'Birks'. Shows age and wear, light damage to reverse (scratches). Item # Avi-73 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Chile |
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NEW! Chile Air Force, Flight Engineer/Mechanic wings . 1946-60 pattern. Silvered wings with dark blue enamels. Hallmarked by Leiva. Excellent condition. Item # Avi-213. (25) |
$25.00 |
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Chile, Radiotelegraphist wings. Silver with enamel. Marked "Casa Leiva, San Diego 19-STGO." Two metal posts, plastic screw-on fasteners. Hollow back. 63 mm wide.Item # Avi-207 (22) |
$22.00 |
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NEW! Chile, Radiotelegraphist wings. Appears to be silver, good quality. Enamels perfect. Lightly curved design.Full back.58mm x 20mm. Horizontal pin for fastening. Item # Avi-214 (22) |
$22.00 |
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Chile Air Force, Pilot wings. 1946-60 pattern. Silvered with enamel. Two catch pins. Hallmarked: Leiva, this stands for Casa Leiva. 78 mm wide. Excellent condition. 3-part construction. Item # Avi-208. *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| China |
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China, Peoples' Republic. Command Pilot wings. Light-weight metal, enamelled disk. 2 part construction. Clutch-pin fasteners. 76.5mm x 33.5mm. Excellent condition. Item # Avi-167 (40) |
$40.00 |
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China, Nationalist Air Force Senior Pilot Wings. Shirt size (52mm x 20mm). Light metal, enamelled center disk. Two-part construction. Clutch-pin fasteners. Unworn condition. Item # Avi-168 (30) |
$30.00 |
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China, Nationalist Army Observation Post pilot. Signal Corps. Light-weight metal, gilded. Blue lacquered center motif. Reverse marked with Chinese characters. 85mm x 15mm. Item # Avi-169 (25) |
$25.00 |
| Czech Republic/Czechoslovakia/Slovakia |
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Czechoslovakia, 1946 Air Force Commemorative plaques for service in WWII. Set of 3 plaques (63mm x 52mm), printed on porcelain and each mounted within a silvered wreath. The three designs pay tribute to Czechoslovak pilots flying with the Czechoslovak, RAF and Soviet Air Forces respectively. Set contained in original cardboard box of issue (145mm x 160mm), light blue felt lining inside and ribbon of National colors in top-left corner. Some wear to box, otherwise great condition. Such sets are becoming difficult to find. Would make for wonderful addition to your Czechoslovak Air Force collection. Item # Avi-42. (195) |
$195.00 |
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Czechoslovakia, 1953-54 pattern Pilot badge. Obviously a field-made, soft metal cast of this very rare badge. Red star and wreath painted. Fitted with a stickpin fastener. Very good details. Good collectable substitute for a virtually unattainable original badge. 48 x 59.8mm. Item #Avi-43. (78) |
$78.00 |
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Slovak Flying Corps badge. An OK quality COPY. Originals are quite rare. Good filler for collection. Cast in light metal and gilt. 59.5mm x 31mm. Locking pin fastener. Item # Cze-29 (40) |
$40.00 |
| Denmark |
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Denmark - post WW2 pilot's hat badge in bullion/enamel/sterling. This badge is of very unusual construction. It sports a wonderful oval centerpiece in sterling and red enamel that's affixed to body with two prongs. Gilded wing to center. It shows light wear and some patina. No damage to enamel. Felt and canvas backing. Very interesting piece. Item # Avi-200. ( 48) |
$ 48.00 |
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The Royal Danish Air Force cap insignia. Post WW2. Officer's quality red enamelled oval disk with silver and black enamelled border. Wings in gilt with national arms to center. Quality multi-part costruction. Pair of double prongs for fastening. Enamels intact. Nice item and in great condition. 33mm x 30. Shows age. Item # Avi-199 (35) |
$ 35.00 |
| England/UK - RFC-RAF |
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NEW! Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge. Worn in lapel. WW2 period. King's crown, copper. Red/blue lacquers (some loss to blue). 20mm x 15mm. Fairly scarce badge. Button-hole fastener somewhat bent. Item # Avi-254 (48) |
$48.00 |
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NEW! WW2 RAF Transport Command cap badge. Original by: 'SCULLY LTD MONTREAL' (deep punch mark). Complete with sterling fasteners (also marked by Scully's trademark of head/head-dress). Badge in silvered copper, shows marginal wear. Overall great condition. No damage to enamels. Rare badge!! 48mm x 47mm. Item # Avi-250 (375) |
$ 375.00 |
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Royal Air Force No. 2 Squadron Badge, WW2 vintage with King's Crown. Copper gilt with enamels (intact), vertical pin. Made by: 'H. W. Miller Ltd. B'Ham 18'. Good condition. 33mm x 21mm.
Unit was formed on 13 May 1912 as one of the original squadrons of the RFC. In 1914, the squadron joined the rest of the BEF in France. No. 2 soon settled into the routine of a Corps reconnaissance squadron initially with BE2's and later FK8's. Returning to the UK in February 1919, it disbanded on 20 January 1920. It reformed a few days later on 1 February 1920 in Ireland equipped with Bristol Fighters. It stayed at Farnborough until April 1927, when it moved to Shanghai as part of RAF China, but returned to the UK at Manston in September 1927. Specialising in Army Co-operation, it successively converted to the Atlas and then the Lysander, which it took to France again in 1939 as part of the Air Component of the BEF. The squadron retained Lysanders until April 1942, but also used the Tomahawk for tactical reconnaissance, both types being replaced by Mustangs. Having carried out missions in preparation for, during and after D-Day, in support of 21 Army Group, the squadron began to re-equip with Spitfires in November 1944. Remained in Germany after the war as part of BAFO. Squadron's Motto: 'Hereward'.
Item # Avi-249 (73)
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$73.00 |
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NEW! 1920's RAF Pilot Wings. Thick padding (common to British made wings). Drooping wing design (some called these 'archback') 10 feathers. Silk. Worn and few stains. Very good example. 110mm. Item # Avi-241 (133) |
$133.00 |
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Post 1918 RAF Pilot wings. Cotton, unpadded. There are couple similar examples shown in 'Eagles Recalled'. Light brown wreath/crown base. Very nice example. Styling is reminiscent of the earlier RFC wings. Unique 'V' cut-out to bottom. 10 feathers. Showing age an wear. 123mm. Item # Avi-240 (205) |
$ 205.00 |
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WW2 pattern pilot wings. Hand made, probably in Ceylon, Burma or India. Some glue from old display arrangement. 10 feathers. 118mm x 50mm. Item # Avi-239 (70) |
$70.00 |
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Early (most likely pre-War) style RAF Observer badge. Very good quality sik/cotton embroidery. Thick canvas backing, unpadded. Black feather detailing is similar to the Australian designs. Straight wing pattern. 90mm. Item # Avi-238 (135) |
$135.00 |
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RAF Air Cadet Gliding Proficiency badge, older type. Silk on black felt. Worn condition. Hard badge to find. 70mm x 32mm. Item # Avi-237 (68) |
$68.00 |
| Collection of original- period dress wings worn with Dress (full or mess) uniform |
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'FC' bullion dress wings. Fighter Controller. Worn by radar operators (thanks to Digger for the info) . Padded, well made. 51mm. Item # Avi-236 (55) |
$55.00 |
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RAF Observer's wing in gold/silver bullion. Padded, black canvas backing. 55mm. Item # Avi-234 (42) |
$42.00 |
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Observer bullion badge. Thin 'O' type with thick wings and deep notch. Padded. Late War exmple. 50mm. Item # Avi-233 (41) |
$41.00 |
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RAF Observer dress half wing. Good quality, earlier vintage. 52mm. Flat. Item # Avi-232 (46) |
$46.00 |
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Full Dress wings, 1942 type. Blue background. Thick wing design. Lightly padded. 66mm. Item # Avi-230 (40) |
$40.00 |
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Navigator bullion half wing, 1942 pattern. Black background.Nicely detailed. Very good condition. Flat - white canvas backing. 50mm. Item # Avi-229 (46) |
$46.00 |
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RAF 1942 pattern Navigator badge in bullion. Black background. Excellent detail, flat dark canvas backing. Worn condition. 50mm. Item # Avi-228 (44) |
$44.00 |
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1939 pattern Full Dress Air Gunner badge. Excellent quality, padded. 63mm. Item # Avi-227 (50) |
$50.00 |
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Air Gunner full dress half wing. Thick wings with notch design. Thick padding. 65mm Item # Avi-226 (45) |
$45.00 |
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1939 pattern Air Gunner, thick and full wing design. Light padding. 51mm. Item # Avi-225 (40) |
$ 40.00 |
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1939 RAF Air Gunner in bullion for dress. 50mm. Light padding. Item # Avi-224 (40) |
$40.00 |
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Engineer full dress half wings. Lightly padded. Very good condition. 50mm. Item # Avi-223 (40) |
$40.00 |
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RAF Engineer bullion dress badge. 1943 pattern. Excellent quality, flat. 52mm. Item # Avi-222 (44) |
$44.00 |
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1943 Royal Air Force Signaler Dress half-wing. Blue backing, lightly padded. 55mm. Item # Avi-221 (40) |
$40.00 |
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1943 pattern Signaler dress wing in gold/silver bullion. Padded, worn. 54mm. Item # Avi-220 (42) |
$42.00 |
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Royal Air Force WW2 air crew breast wing of Navigator. Typical War-time issue, good details. Flat variety. Tip of wing stained black? Shows wear. Guaranteed original. Item # Avi-137 (45) |
$ 45.00 |
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Royal Air Force WW2 air crew breast wing of Bomb Aimer. Canadian made with usual thickness padding and canvas backing. Silk threads. Item # Avi-138 (42) |
$ 42.00 |
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Royal Air Force air crew badge of a navigator. WW2 period piece. Thick front padding (not commonly found). Silk threads (one pulled).Very good condition otherwise. Canvas backing with black paper glued to it.. Item # Avi-19 (55) |
$ 55.00 |
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Civil Air Guard cap badge. Silvered badge in the fashion of the RAF badge. Dark blue enamelled CAG to center. Quite attractive and rarely seen. Due to possibility of War, the Civil Air Guard was formed in 1938. It was to provide cheap flying tuition for men and women between the ages of 18 and 50. During the War, CAG members assisted the RAF with whatever services were required. Badge - 37mm in diameter. Lugs for fastening (one has been re-soldered). Very good condition, shows wear. Item # Avi-5 (100) |
$100.00 |
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RAF air crew badge of a bomb aimer. Usual War-time quality. Small bit missing directly above right side of wreath, otherwise good condition. Shows wear. Guranteed original. Item # Avi-21 (45) |
$ 45.00 |
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WW2, RAF other ranks cap badge worn with tropical dress cap. This is the 'economy' official issue by A Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Issue number 101B-2-1, T-2 (all of it to reverse). Two bronze prongs for fastening. Slightly bent out of shape (nothing serious). The tiny cross atop Royal crown is missing but hardly noticeable. 37mm x 41.5mm. Usually fastening prongs on these break off quite easily so it is nice to see them intact. Item # Avi-7 (55) |
$55.00 |
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WW2, Royal Air Force Education Officer's collar badge/insignia for full dress uniform. Finest quality gilding mostly intact. Great quality. Stamped to reverse J.R.Gaunt London. Horizontal lugs. Super rare collar badge. 39mm x 30mm. Shows light aging and wear. Very good or better condition. Item # Avi-15 (70) |
70.00 |
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RAF air crew badge of the Air Gunner. Guaranteed original period WW2 period piece. Shows age and some wear, black felt backing fragile yet reasonable. Some soiling to the wing. Item # Avi-20 (45) |
$45.00 |
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Royal Air Force officer's collar insignia. WW2. Matching pair in gilt. Very good quality. Light wear to gilding, otherwise very fine. Both prongs (fastening) present. 32.5mm x 18mm. Item # Avi-54 (75) |
$75.00 |
| Finland |
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WW2 Finnish Air Corps officer's cap badge (see Rosignoli's book: Plate 62, # 1, description on page 175). Gilt disk with highly raised red enamel base. National lion on top. Shows age but little wear. Spotty worn gilt to back leg, base of tail and back half of the sword. 21.2mm in diameter. Enamel intact. Original mounting prongs present. All Finnish items are hard to find. Perfect badge to add to the collection. Item # Avi-39. *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| France |
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French Army of the Air - badge of the Bombardier. 1948 type. Older manufacturing by Drago. Typical loops for fastening. Slight wear to gilding. Very good detail. 55mm x 43mm. Item # Avi-86 (50) |
$50.00 |
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French Army of the Air. Badge of student radio telegraphist. 1948 type. Great quality to all. Slight age darkening. Badge by Drago (Romainville address). Lugs. 43mm x 42mm. Great condition. Item # Avi-87 (58) |
$58.00 |
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France, badge of student Bombardier. 1948 type. Quality badge by Drago (Romainville address). Light wear to all, no damage. Lugs. 43mm x 43mm. Item # Avi-88 (45) |
$45.00 |
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France, badge of student Navigator. 1948 type. Unused condition, unmarked. Lugs. 43mm x 42mm. Item # Avi-89 (50) |
$50.00 |
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France, Radio telegraphist badge. 1948 type. Unmarked, fair to good quality. One of lugs broken. 42mm x 53mm. Item # Avi-90 (40) |
$40.00 |
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France early 1930's and WW2 era Army of the Air ground crew helmet badge. Nice item in nickel. Wings with star to centre and RF (Republique Francaise) to center. 50mm in diameter. Rusty reverse, single prong/slide fastener remaining. Badges like this were affixed to Adrian style helmets. Hard to find item and in reasonable condition. Item # Avi-149 (42) |
$ 42.00 |
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France, Army Aviation - Pilot/bombardier wings. I believe this is the current type. Unused condition. Fully marked to reverse. 68.5 x 28mm. Item # Avi-93 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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France, Student Pilot Badge, 1930's. Gilt wings and star (slightly off-centre) on wreath. Thin, die-stuck, two-part construction. Well detailed. Usual loops for attachment. 56.3 x 45.5 mm. Item #Avi-46. *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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France, 1939 regulation forage cap wings. These were approved for wear by all airman. Some featured qualification designations like lighting bolts, machine gun etc. Thin brass, die struck. 2 folding prongs for fastening. 52 x 11 mm. Item #Avi-147. *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
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French wing of Navy Aircrew radio operator. 1939 regulation. Silver on bronze. Stylized wings, anchor to center with superimposed gilded star, part of cogwheel on top with incorporated letters 'ECTSF' in gilt. Shows wear points and some plating especially to left wing is gone. I would rate it in fair to good condition. Double loops for fasteners. Measures 66mm x 30mm. Item # Avi-203. *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Ghana |
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Ghanese Air Force pilot wings. 1960's design (training under RAF staff). Black backing, cotton threads. Hard to find pair, quite attractive. 122mm wide. Padded. Item # Avi-183 (55) |
$ 55.00 |
| Greece |
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NEW! Air Force Officer's visor cap badge, early vintage. Excellent quality. Matching wide crown is actually separately attached but definitely part of the set, thickly padded. Massive eagle appears to be original to the badge and is of right heading. Original fold prongs intact.Blue felt center disk faded. Gilt bullion. Thick card backing. Few loose threads, otherwise very good condition. Scarce variety of this already rare badge. Item # Avi-255 (142) |
$142.00 |
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Greece, Royal Hellenic Air Force officer's cap badge. Pre and WW2 vintage. All Greek insignia are rare. This beautiful badge is of outstanding quality. Highly padded Royal crown, blue cloth centre disk with left-turned eagle attached via 2 folding prongs. Two toned gilt bullion wire leaves surrounding the center. Few pulled threads - nothing serious. Large badge: 85mm x 82mm (overall). Original black felt backing and even the paper backing still intact. Lightly vaulted. Great piece, not often seen. Item # Avi-26 (130) |
$130.00 |
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Greece - Royal Hellenic Air Force cap badge. This pattern was used up to 1940. Die-struck in brass. 2 piece construction as eagle is applied to wreath with crown atop and dark blue enamelled centre disk. 2 prongs for fastening (re-soldered and holding well). Hard to find item. Good condition, nice detail. 49mm x 42mm. Item # Avi-196 (65). |
$ 65.00 |
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NEW! Hat badge, pilot-officer. This is an Exile-made cast with the British style lugs. Paint to center. Shows age and wear. Lugs intact. 52mm x 46mm. Item # Avi-215 (48) |
$48.00 |
| Guatemala |
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Guatemala, Air Force pilot wings. 1945 pattern. Gilt, enamel intact. Exact vintage unknown. Very good condition. Clutch-pin fasteners. 77mm x 19mm. Item # Avi-166 (45) |
$45.00 |
| Hungary |
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Royal Hungarian Air Force officer's belt buckle. Early WW2 vintage. These are extremely hard to find, as are all Hungarian insignia of the era. Two piece construction, backplate attached to frame with 4 rivets. Only traces of original gilding remaining. Back stamped by maker: 'Meszaros Lajos, Budapest Maria U 15'. Originally there was black ribbon between the frame and backing but it is all gone. Shows age and wear, loop missing but catch still intact. Great piece for any European WW2 aviation collection. Rarely offered piece. 53.5mm x 53.4mm. Item # Avi-60 (95) |
$95.00 |
| India |
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Indian Air Force pilot wings. Early-mid 1950's, very good quality. Cotton threads. Lightly padded. Very good condition. 125mm wide. Item # Avi-182 (62) |
$ 62.00 |
| Italy |
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NEW! Republican pilot wings - DELUXE quality. Probably earlier vintage. Excellent quality and attention to details, 'turned' eagle's head. Mural crown of considerably bettern than usual finish. Hard to find in this type. 76.5mm x 20mm. Excellent example for dicerning collector. Item # Avi-251 (155) |
$ 155.00 |
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Italy, Republican Pilot breast wings. Judging by quality a 1960's vintage. Near mint condition. Locking pin fastener. Unmarked. 72mm x 23mm. Item # Avi-192 (70) |
$ 70.00 |
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Italy, Regia Aeronautica (Royal Air Force) officers' cap badge. Pre and early WW2 pattern. Brass gilt, stamped. Blue paint to crown. Badge lightly vaulted. Long, original posts for fastening. Nuts marked by maker: 'A. Binda Milano'. Very little wear. 51mm x 31.5mm. Item # Avi-14 (55) |
$ 55.00 |
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Italy - Republic era (1946) Air Force officer's cap badge in bullion. Dark blue felt backing. Well made, no damage. Blue inset beneath the crown. 67mm x 65mm overall dimensions. Item # Avi-195 (32). |
$ 32.00 |
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Italy, Fascist Air Force (Reggia Aeronautica) - officer's pin. Interesting design with Savoia Crown upon blue enamelled bar containing the rank of a Major. Pilot's wings superimposed to bottom. Some solder to back, screw/nut for fastening. Very unusual piece. 18.5mm x 13mm. Item # Avi-76 (45) |
$45.00 |
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Italy - Republic. Air Force personnel side hat eagle. Nice detail, gilt. Worn but not damaged. Horizontal pin. Impressed 'E' to back. 50mm x 16mm. Very good condition. Item # Avi-29 (25) |
$25.00 |
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Italy - WW2. Qualification wings of Electro-Mechanic. Early type with well-detailed wings. Horizontal locking type pin. Very good condition. 81mm x 18mm. See items below as well. Item # Avi-64 (50) |
$50.00 |
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Italy - WW2. Qualification wings of Electro-Mechanic. Same as above but of later type (note different style wings). Made in heavier then usual metal (as most of late ones were in light aluminum). Nicely curved. Pin and catch. 79mm x 17.5mm. Item # Avi-65 (40) |
$40.00 |
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Italy - WW2. Qualification wings of Electro-Mechanic. Same as above, late type. Die-struck in white metal. 79mm x 17mm. Good condition. Item # Avi-66 (48) |
$48.00 |
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Italy - WW2 Qualification wings of Mechanic. Same as above, late type. Die-struck in white metal. Pin and catch intact. 79mm x 16.5mm. Good condition. Item # Avi-68 (45) *ON HOLD* |
*ON HOLD* |
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Italy - WW2. Qualification wings of Photographer. Early type with well-detailed wings. Maker marked: 'Bomisa Milano'. Horizontal safety type pin. Very good condition. 79mm x 16.6mm. Marked wings are getting very hard to find. See item below. Item # Avi-69 *On Hold* (55) (TR) |
$55.00 |
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Italy - WW2. Qualification wings of Photographer. Same as above, late type. Horizontal pin and catch intact. Very good condition. 78mm x 16.7mm. Good details to all. Item # Avi-70 (48) |
$48.00 |
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Italy - WW2. Qualification wings of Fitter. Earlier type with well-detailed wings. Maker marked: 'Bomisa Milano'. Horizontal safety type pin. Very good condition. 79mm x 16.5mm. Marked wings are getting very hard to find. Item # Avi-71 (58) *On Hold* (TR) |
*ON HOLD* |
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Italy - late WW2 era airmen's field cap badge. Gold silk embroidered on light green canvas. Red backing. 39mm x 50mm overall dimensions. Great condition. Item # Avi-194 *Sold* |
*SOLD* |
| Latvia |
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WW2 Latvian Air Force commemorative stick-pin. All Latvian items are rare. Well detailed brass pin. 20mm in diameter. Item # Avi-171 (102) |
$ 102.00 |
| Mexico |
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Mexico Air Force, Radio Operator's wings. 1960 pattern. White metal and enamels. Two catch pins. 81 mm wide. Item # Avi-210. (42) |
$42.00 |
| Netherlands |
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NEW! Royal Netherlands Naval observer badge. WW2 period. Silver gilt, hallmarked Toye Silver. Complete with original pin/catch. No damage to enamel. Near mint condition. 90mm wide. Item # Avi-218 (160) |
$160.00 |
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WW2 Air Gunner half-wing. All original, very good condition. Full size. Item # Avi-126 (45) |
$45.00 |
| New Zealand |
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NEW! Royal New Zealand Air Force cap badge - WW2. Excellent and rare example made in Canada. Gilded brass, mostly worn to obverse. Original lugs intact. Maker marked: W. SCULLY LTD MONTREAL. Obviously, a war-time manufacture for New Zealander trained in Canada. Scarce in this type. 46mm x 38.4mm. Worn, fair or better condition. Item # Avi-253 (85) |
$ 85.00 |
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Original WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot wings. Silk threads, padded and finished in standard black fine backing Very good example. 120mm x 41mm (overall). Excellent condition. Item # Avi-245 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Norway |
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Norwegian pre and WW2 era cap badge of an Air Force officer. Green canvas with 2 silver metal stripes, white/blue/white/red enamelled badge to top. Highly domed red enamel brass badge with national lion imposed. Great details to all. Folding prongs attaching badges to cloth. Light wear to all, no chipping to enamels, just minor scratching. Lion disk of 'full' construction. Top disc 23.2mm dia; bottom disc 23.1mm dia. Item # Avi-2. (110) |
$110.00 |
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NEW! WW2 and earlier Air Force Officer cap badge. Different details from one above. Narrower rank stripes, slightly different colours of the enamels. Some minor damage to the disc with lion (has been repaired and looks OK). Also, lion disc is of 'hollow' construction. Shows wear and age but in overall good condition. Top disk 23.1mm dia; bottom disc 22.8mm dia. Excellent example, rarely offered. Item # Avi-212 (104) |
$104.00 |
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Norwegian Air Force cap badge. Unspecifed qualification but of the WW2 era. Atractive design. Royal crown in silver bullion on black felt (canvas backing). Eagle with upswept wings is a separate piece affixed to base via centre screw-post. Nice detail. Well finished. Overall dimensions (oval base) 66mm x 48mm. Great condition. Item # Av-198 (75) |
$ 75.00 |
| Poland |
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Poland, People's Republic - Pilot badge, 2nd Class. Die struck in thin metal (oxidized bronze), enamelled numeral '2' within gilt wreath. Suspension chain and pin present. Nice example. These were based on the great pre-War series of badges. Original backplate by National Mint. Shows light wear. Most likely 1960's. 64mm wide. Item # Avi-164 (65) |
$65.00 |
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Poland, WW2 vintage (and earlier) armband for the Anti-Aircraft defence. Bronze "badge" attached to armband. Most original silver wash is worn off the "badge". These were used only in the early days of the War. Very rare and interesting item. Cloth (almost looks like silk - I cannot quite tell) shows number of dark, rust-like spots. Passed the UV light test with flying colors (besides, one look tells the story of its age). "Badge" is rather large - 110 mm x 71mm. It is the first complete set I have seen in years. Item # Avi-23 *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Portugal |
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Portugal, Air Force wings, flight engineer. First type. WWII-pattern. Gilt metal. Horizontal pin. 60 mm wide. Item #Avi-206. (42) |
$42.00 |
| Rhodesia |
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NEW! Rhodesian Air Force officer's hat badge. Very attractive, lion with raised sword, eagle with outstretched wings above leaf pattern. Gold bullion (lion/leafs), eagle in solid metal (gilded). Deeply padded, black cloth backing. Shows age and wear. 76mm x 53mm (overall). Item # Avi-257 (85) |
$85.00 |
| Romania |
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Romania, People's Republic - Air Force Pilot badge. Two-part construction, nicely enamelled center shield. Near mint condition. Original pin/locking catch assembly. 54mm x 44.5mm. Item # Avi-165 (35) |
$35.00 |
| Soviet Union |
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Red Army Pilot Qualification Badge, 1950's. Appears to be bronze, well-struck, with white and red enamels. Nicely vaulted. All original parts. Flawless enamels. Nut hallmarked, Moscow maker. 35.8 x 27 mm. (85) Item #Avi-33. |
$85.00 |
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U.S.S.R., Soviet Air Force Pilot-Gunner wings. 1971 pattern. Gilt metal and enamels. Locking pin fastener. 69 mm wide. Item #Avi-211. (19) |
$19.00 |
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Red Army Pilot Qualification Badge, 1952. Appears to be bronze, well-struck, with white and red enamels. All original parts. Nut hallmarked, Moscow maker. Very rare type with applied year plate attached to body with two copper prongs. Nicely vaulted. Some red enamel professionally replaced (not detractive). 36.8 x 27.3mm. (65) Item #Avi-34. |
$65.00 |
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Soviet Union - 1950's Navigator/Artillery Air Observer 3rd class breast wings. Early quality with full back (unlike common to later era thin metal striking). Nut is marked by national mint. Nicely curved wings. Black and red enamels. Red within number 3 is chipped lightly. Majority of gilding remains. Shows age darkening and patina. Getting very hard to find. 66mm x 27mm. Item # Avi-152 (42) |
$ 42.00 |
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Soviet Union, Early quality flyers side cap badge in bullion. Black felt and canvas backing. Gold and silver bullion (darkened with age). Late 1940's. No damage. 90mm x 45mm. Good condition. Item # Avi-193 (38) |
$ 38.00 |
| Spain |
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Spanish Civil War Republican General Flight (Crew) wings. Stamped in thin white metal. Red lacquered centre disk, some chipping. Original folding prongs (these typically broke off with normal wear) have been replaced with wires. Nice Spanish Civil War example. 18.8 x 54.5 mm. Item #Avi-48. (80) |
$80.00 |
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Civil War Nationalist Air Force officer's belt buckle. According to my sources this is one of the earlier patterns with blank centre. Apparently there were at least half a dozen different ones used. Complete with catch and attachment loop. Gilt bronze. Shows wear and age, typical scratches. Hard to find. I am selling off rest of my Spanish buckles collection. See another one below. 75mm x 57mm. Heavy quality die-struck. Hard to find buckle. Curved. Item # Sp-8. *SOLD* |
*SOLD* |
| Sweden |
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Sweden WW2 era aviation officer's cap badge. Nicely stylized wings with propeller to centre. King's crown above. Good detail to feathers and crown. 2 piece construction. Original black painted metal backing. 66mm x 58mm overall dimensions. An odd single post for fastening, no nut present. Rarely seen item. Item # Av-197 (55) |
$ 55.00 |
| Thailand |
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NEW! Early Thai Army Paratrooper wings with basic and master degrees (as indicated by attached device and star). Superb details, silver/gilt bullion embroidered on red felt backing. Beads as elephant eyes. Probably 1950's. 98mm x 45mm. Shows wear and use but in reasonable condition. Item # Avi-246 (34) |
$34.00 |
| USA |
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USA - National Air Forces Women Association wings. Very interesting badge in hallmarked sterling by Amico. Unknown vintage but shows age. Quality enamels intact. Locking pin fastener. Inscription on reverse (to centre): "Women Nat'l. Ass'n. Air Forces". 51mm x 11.5mm. Item # Avi-28 (42) |
$42.00 |
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US Air Force. Combat Crew bar/clasp in sterling with enamel. 76.5mm x 19mm. Applied shield. Marked to reverse: 'N.S. Meyer, INC, New York, Sterling'. Good condition. Clutchback. Item # Avi-81 (22) |
$22.00 |
| Venezuela |
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Venezuela, pilot wings. Earlier type as quality is very good. Marked by maker: Insignia S.A. Hecho en Venezuela. Good details to all, enamels intact. Locking pin fastener. Light wear. 78mm. Item # Avi-134 *On Hold* (TR) |
$50.00 |
