Rare Original WW2 Royal Air Force No 617 Squadron 'The Dambusters' Gilt and Enamel Badge by H. W. Miller Ltd

Here on offer is a rare original WW2 Royal Air Force No 617 Squadron 'The Dambusters' badge, by H. W. Miller Ltd, circa 1944.This gilt and enamel badge was made to commemorate the Dambusters 'Operation Chastise'. This was commonly known as the Dambusters Raid and was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, later called the Dam Busters, using special bouncing bombs developed by Barnes Wallis.It depicts the King's Crown at the top and the bursting of a German dam in the centre, surrounded by the details:617 SQUADRON 617ROYAL AIR FORCEAt the bottom, it displays the French motto 'Apres Moi Le Deluge', which translates to 'after me the flood.On the reverse it has the maker's details:H. W. MILLER LtdBRANSTON St.B'HAM.18It still retains its original pin and 'C' clasp.It is in excellent condition with no damage to the enamel and still has its gilt finish.It measures 1.3' (3.3cm) by 0.8' (2cm) andweighs 6g.Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.