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AIRCREW PARACHUTE BAG
Tan canvas parachute bag. These were intended to be used for storing and carrying parachutes but are frequently seen in use as a carrying bag for aircrew kit.
Patterned on an original Irvin Airchute design. NOTE: There were several different patterns of parachute bags seen during WW2.
Approximate size is:
15 inches tall  x 18 inches long x 10 inches wide.

Available with or without the Irvin Air Chute, Ltd stamp on the upper flap.

In Stock
OUT OF STOCK

R-056 $60
REPRODUCTION Badging Item
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RAF pilots wing.
This is one of the more common designs used by RAF during WW2. It's a copy of a Canadian-produced design for RAF pilots graduating BCATP courses in Canada. Off white threads on dark backing. Wreath is brown.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
new batch in production

R-003 $12.00
RCAF pilots wing.
This is one of the more common designs used by RCAF during WW2. Correct pinkish thread for the wings and copper brown for the wreath.

In Stock

R-061 $12.00
RAAF pilots wing.
The official Australian-produced RAAF pattern used during WW2. White wing with black highlights and light blue wreath.

In Stock

R-062 $12.00
RNZAF  pilots wing.
Based on a common pattern as issued to pilots RNZAF pilots based in the European theatre.

In Stock

R-006 $10.00
SAAF pilots wing.
Based on a standard South African pattern as issued to SAAF pilots. 

In Stock

R-052 $10.00
RAF Air Gunner  (AG) halfwing.
Based on a standard RAF pattern. Drab threads, brown wreath

In Stock

R-080 $10.00
RCAF Air Gunner (AG) halfwing.
Based on a 1943 straight-wing pattern. Pinkish threads, copper brown wreath, red crown.

In Stock

R-081 $10.00
RCAF Wireless Air Gunner (WAG) halfwing.
Based on a 1943 straight-wing pattern. Pinkish threads, copper brown wreath, red crown.

In Stock

R-082 $10.00
RAAF Air Gunner  (AG) halfwing.
Based on a standard RAAF pattern. White threads, blue  wreath

In Stock

R-083 $10.00
RAF Observer halfwing.
Based on a standard RAF pattern. Drab threads on black backing.

In Stock

R-084 $10.00
RAF Ground Signaller Badge
Worn by members of the RAF Regiment. Blue embroidery on dark backing.

In Stock

R-053 $10.00
SAAF aircrew  halfwing.
Based on a standard South African pattern as issued to all SAAF aircrew. The SAAF did not distinguish between the other aircrew trades. All aircrew wore this style wing.

In Stock

R-053 $10.00

RAF/Commonwealth
Officer Rank Braid
Correct black edging with blue silk centers. As used by RAF from 1920 through the 1970s.

Available in thin, medium, and wide widths.

Thin is used for P/O and the central stripe of S/L ranks.

Medium width used for F/O, F/L, W/C, G/C

Wide width used  as base braid for Air Ranks.

Price is per linear yard

In Stock

R-048
(thin)

R-049
(medium)

R-050
(wide)

$6/
yard

$8/
yard

$12/
yard

WARRANT OFFICER CRESTS
Blue on black crests as worn by RAF, RCAF, RNZAF Warrant Officer 1's

In Stock

R-067 $12/pair
RAF Flight Sergeant Crown
Embroidered crown as worn above the Sgt chevrons by RAF Flight Sergeants. Embroidered in matte blue thread on blue-grey backing. 

In Stock

R-094 $12/
pair
RAF Flight Sergeant Crown
Embroidered crown as worn above the Sgt chevrons by RAF Flight Sergeants. Embroidered in matte blue thread on dark blue/black backing. 

In Stock

R-095 $12/
pair
RCAF Flight Sergeant/WO2 Crown
Embroidered crown as worn above the Sgt chevrons by RCAF Flight Sergeants. Embroidered in shiny blue threads on dark backing. This pattern is unique to RCAF and much larger than the RAF version.

Also worn on the lower cuff by RCAF WO2's. WO2s wore Other Ranks pattern uniforms with shoulder eagles.

In Stock

R-090 $12/
pair
RAF NCO Stripes
Very well made with a black backing and correct multi-piece chevrons attached. Sold in pairs

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

R-036 $15/
pair
RAF Other Ranks Shoulder Eagles

Light blue embroidered eagles on black wool backing material. Sold in matched pairs (left and right -- eagles face wearers rear)

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R-063 $12/
pair
RAF Tropical Other Ranks Shoulder Eagles
Red embroidered eagles on KD backing material. Sold in matched pairs (left and right -- eagles face wearers rear). Cut to size and ready to be sewn on.

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R-066 $12/pair
RAAF Other Ranks Shoulder Eagles
This is the RAAF pattern shoulder eagle for wear by members of the RAAF. These were also worn on blue-grey BD being worn by RAAF members.

Medium blue embroidered eagles on dark blue backing material. Sold in pairs. Note: All RAAF eagles face the same way -- to the eagles left.

In Stock

R-064 $12/
pair
RAAF Flight Sergeant Crown
Embroidered crown as worn above the Sgt chevrons by RAAF Flight Sergeants. Embroidered in medium blue threads on dark blue backing. 

This is a cloth version of the standard RAF metal crown.

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R-092 $12/
pair
RAAF NCO Stripes
Late-war, direct embroidered Sergeant chevrons on RAAF midnight blue backing.

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R-093 $15/
pair
SAAF Red-Force Tabs
Red-orange wool felt strips worn by South Africans who volunteered for foreign service. This is original surplus, not repro.

Price is for two (2) strips -- 1-1/4" x 6". This is for the felt strips only. The khaki slip-on shown is for illustration purposes only.

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R-051 $10/
pair
SAAF/British Army Officer Rank Stars (Pips)
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Army officer's rank stars. Correct khaki-green wool backing.
R-070 $5/pair
British Army Officer Airborne Rank Stars (Pips)
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Army officer's rank stars. Correct light blue wool backing.
R-072 $5/pair
British Army Officer Infantry Rank Stars (Pips)
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Army officer's rank stars. Correct scarlet wool backing.
R-071 $5/pair
Staff Sergeant / Major Crowns
Embroidered crown as worn above the Sgt chevrons by Army NCOs. Embroidered in khaki threads on khaki-green backing. 

This is a cloth version of the standard British Army metal crown.

In Stock

R-096 $15/pair
Sergeant Chevrons
Very accurate copy of the wartime British Sergeant chevrons. Correct khaki-green wool backing (not serge BD material as on other copies). 

Chevron tape is brown with off-white/tan herringbone. Regulation 6-inch span

In Stock

RK-560 $15/pair
REPRODUCTION Nationality Titles Item
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RAF Eagle Squadron shoulder patches
Includes both left and right patch. By regulations, eagles face the rear when worn. In actual practice, they can be seen facing forward, backwards, each facing left, or each facing right.

White embroidery on blue-grey wool backing. Protective black gauze on reverse.

In Stock

R-005 $25/pair
USA Titles
Titles as worn by Americans serving as members of the RAF or RCAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock

R-076 $12/
pair
Tropical USA Titles
Red-on tan USA titles as worn on khaki drill clothing by Americans serving as members of the RAF or RCAF..

In Stock

R-065 $10/pair
CANADA Titles
Titles as worn by Canadians serving as members of the RAF or RCAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock

R-077 $12/
pair
Tropical CANADA Titles
Red-on tan CANADA titles as worn on khaki drill clothing by Canadians serving as members of the RAF or RCAF.

In Stock

R-069 $10/pair
RAAF Pattern AUSTRALIA Titles
A very limited production run of the RAAF Pattern shoulder title worn by members of the RAAF serving overseas. Medium blue text on midnight blue backing. Approx 2-3/4 inches wide with rounded ends.

In Stock

R-055 $12/
pair
AUSTRALIA Titles
Titles as worn by Australians serving as members of the RAF. Blue on black backing for Other Ranks and blue on blue-grey for officers.

In Stock on dark backing

Blue-grey backing temporarily unavailable

 

R-035 $10/
pair
ROYAL NAVY Titles
A very limited production run of  curved style tabs as used by RN personnel serving in land-based assignments which required the wearing on khaki battledress uniforms. White text on a navy blue backing. Sold in pairs.

In Stock

R-042 $15/pair
VOLUNTEER RESERVE Titles
Embroidered VR titles as worn by ORs on their uniforms. Available on either blue-grey or black backing.

In Stock

R-057 $10/pair
AUXILIARY Titles
Embroidered A titles as worn by ORs on their uniforms. Available on either blue-grey or black backing.

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R-058 $10/pair
Cloisonne Eagle Squadron ES pin
Very high quality copy of the unofficial squadron crests/badges often seen in wear on battledress and service dress pockets. 1.5 inches tall with 2 clutch-back fasteners.

Dark blue backing with light blue eagle. Edging and outline of eagle in gold. 

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P-001 $10