WW2 Cold War 1957 Photo Unit Disney RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Patch Badge
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16064027 |
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Up for auction is one of my favorite badges from my personal collection, the #1 Photo Unit R.C.A.F. "30 Terra" Crest. This large 7 inch plus crest/patch was purchased from the Veterans family, and included his named unit photo. The patc...h is beautiful, with excellent quality detailing, a nice aged patina and near mint condition. The badge depicts a dog holding a early camera with flash attached in center, between two large yellow Air Force wings. The lower scroll reads "Terra 30 R.C.A.F" in blue and red, with a green neon stitched border on white. Reverse has solid black backing, although it was likely produced (like many high quality badges of the WW2 and the Cold War) by Crest Craft of Saskatoon.
Interestingly, the design may have been inspired by the 1955 Disney Movie "Lady and the Tramp", as this patch was produced a year or two afterwards. Earlier Canadian/American WW2 patches often were inspired by colorful Disney or Warner Brothers Characters.
The badge includes the veterans group photo, which has a pen mark in the centre of his image (please see photos.) The reverse is thankfully named to "Taylor", with further writing: "C.F.B. Rockcliffe, ONT #1/A Photo Unit Personelle 1957". This would make for an interesting research project!
This is the only badge to this unit I have ever seen. I have had this badge for 10+ years and hope it finds a good home and is put on display!
Some History on Rockcliffe Air Station
In 1918 the Royal Air Force sought a flying field in the Ottawa area for experimental mail flights. A field behind a military rifle range located on the banks of the Ottawa River in Rockcliffe Park, several kilometres downstream from Ottawa was converted to an airstrip and became known as the Rockcliffe Air Station.
After the Canadian Parliament's 1920 Air Regulations came into effect, the Rockcliffe Air Station was chosen as an ideal site for supporting both an air harbour and a flying field. The new air harbour, or airport, opened later in 1920 as the Ottawa Air Station, and was one of the six original airfields opened across Canada by the new Air Board. Major activities conducted by the Air Board at the Ottawa Air Station included military aerial photography for topographic mapping in Canada, air transportation, and aeronautical experimentation. The airport also served as a major centre for early aircraft testing.
I have enjoyed this badge for several years, and hope it goes to a good home! Please see my other auctions for several excellent examples of large R.C.A.F. insignia.
This would be a wonderful item in any Canadian/British cap badge, commonwealth badge or insignia display! This will be packed well and insured, I combine shipping! Foreign buyers please wait until after I have sent you an invoice, as all packages must be shipped tracked!
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
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Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
Up for auction is one of my favorite badges from my personal collection, the #1 Photo Unit R.C.A.F. "30 Terra" Crest. This large 7 inch plus crest/patch was purchased from the Veterans family, and included his named unit photo. The patc...h is beautiful, with excellent quality detailing, a nice aged patina and near mint condition. The badge depicts a dog holding a early camera with flash attached in center, between two large yellow Air Force wings. The lower scroll reads "Terra 30 R.C.A.F" in blue and red, with a green neon stitched border on white. Reverse has solid black backing, although it was likely produced (like many high quality badges of the WW2 and the Cold War) by Crest Craft of Saskatoon.
Interestingly, the design may have been inspired by the 1955 Disney Movie "Lady and the Tramp", as this patch was produced a year or two afterwards. Earlier Canadian/American WW2 patches often were inspired by colorful Disney or Warner Brothers Characters.
The badge includes the veterans group photo, which has a pen mark in the centre of his image (please see photos.) The reverse is thankfully named to "Taylor", with further writing: "C.F.B. Rockcliffe, ONT #1/A Photo Unit Personelle 1957". This would make for an interesting research project!
This is the only badge to this unit I have ever seen. I have had this badge for 10+ years and hope it finds a good home and is put on display!
Some History on Rockcliffe Air Station
In 1918 the Royal Air Force sought a flying field in the Ottawa area for experimental mail flights. A field behind a military rifle range located on the banks of the Ottawa River in Rockcliffe Park, several kilometres downstream from Ottawa was converted to an airstrip and became known as the Rockcliffe Air Station.
After the Canadian Parliament's 1920 Air Regulations came into effect, the Rockcliffe Air Station was chosen as an ideal site for supporting both an air harbour and a flying field. The new air harbour, or airport, opened later in 1920 as the Ottawa Air Station, and was one of the six original airfields opened across Canada by the new Air Board. Major activities conducted by the Air Board at the Ottawa Air Station included military aerial photography for topographic mapping in Canada, air transportation, and aeronautical experimentation. The airport also served as a major centre for early aircraft testing.
I have enjoyed this badge for several years, and hope it goes to a good home! Please see my other auctions for several excellent examples of large R.C.A.F. insignia.
This would be a wonderful item in any Canadian/British cap badge, commonwealth badge or insignia display! This will be packed well and insured, I combine shipping! Foreign buyers please wait until after I have sent you an invoice, as all packages must be shipped tracked!
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
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R U S S E L L M I L I T A R I A is proud to bring you new militaria every month!
Information:
-Customer satisfaction is very important to us- if you have any questions, comments or information please let me know before leaving feedback and I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied!
-We reserve the right to end all auctions at any time!
-All items shipped outside of Canada and U.S. (with some minor exceptions) MUST be insured and tracked to avoid theft and loss! This protects both the buyer and seller and ensures the safety of the item.
------------------
Shipping
------------------
-We work hard to find the most affordable and safe rate for you! Please wait until AFTER I have sent you an invoice before paying for your item, especially for bidders outside of Canada and U.S. as shipping rates vary widely.
Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
