Circa 1950
Measurements: 23mm x 23mm
18 carat white gold winged lion statant set with diamonds betwixt the squadron number CCVII Roman numerals and motto scroll inscribed ‘Semper Paratus’ (Always Prepared), all in white and and blue enamel.
207 Squadron was formed in 1916. Its badge was approved by Edward VIII in 1938. During the Second World War it was equipped with Lancasters and served in Bomber Command, winning battle honours for Berlin, 1941–1945, Fortress Europe 1941–1944, France & Germany, 1944–1945, and Normandy, 1944. The squadron served throughout the Cold War, and is currently equipped with F-35B Lightnings.