RCAF 439 Squadron Badge. Made by silversmith firm of Robbe & Berking in Flensburg, Germany between May & August, 1945 while the squadron was based nearby. The squadron was disbanded and shipped out in late August, 1945.
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Well nice item.
Not the official 439 crest (Saber tooth Cat) or motto (Fangs of Death) From what I have on it is
A sweetheart lapel or hat pin with the unofficial crest of 439 Squadron. It depicts a Hurricane with sweptback wings and the inscription Reconnaissez Icarus (Recognize Icarus).
Seems to be a number of these running about. 439 was in Lar for many years.Comment
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Yup, it's the unofficial crest from the wartime squadron, you're thinking of the postwar 439 squadron when it was reactivated in 1951.
It's actually a gross interpretation of a Typhoon. The designer at the silversmith missed the mark here.
The identical badge is shown here on the 439 Squadron website. I've sent a message to the site owner for more details about the badge but no response so far.
http://www.thisisme.ca/439squadron/TIGER/439eng1.htmComment
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