Five Second World War Badges Auction some gilding left on the

some gilding left on the wreath

award for Service in the World War

the British Government awarded it without clasp to all members of the British Army and Royal Navy who had "served with distinction" between 5 July 1840 and 29 August 1842 in the following actions :In the Canton River

claiming as members a number of renowned military men

in gilded zinc

Five Second World War Badges Auction some gilding left on theGreat Britain: Royal Air Force Sweetheart Wings Badge (sterling silver with red and blue enamels, maker marked with the Thomas L. Mott, Birmingham artist's palette insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 19. 8 mm x 53. 2 mm, horizontal pinback); Great Britain: Royal Air Force Transport Command Wings Badge (sterling silver with red and blue enamels, maker marked "MURPHY" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 14. 3 mm x 32. 2 mm, horizontal