Royal Air Force Tunic Button

Material: Gilt brass, convex with fixed shank
Size: 25 mm
Description: The convex military uniform component carries the iconic heraldic symbol utilized universally across the British aerial warfare branch. Struck with immense precision, it features an eagle with its wings outstretched and face turned to the right, soaring gracefully beneath the flowing arches of a detailed St. Edward's Queen's Crown. This large-format variant was tailored specifically to secure the main front vertical closure of a formal service dress tunic. The reverse side features a robust, integrated wire shank and carries the distinctive crisp workshop backmark reading "Gaunt London", guaranteeing its heritage from one of England's premier military badge makers.
Circa: 1953–1970s
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