Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF Harvard Mk I and II Spade Grip Auction gilt RCAF insignia button with

gilt RCAF insignia button with a brass core held in place at the neck end via a screwpost and brass disk

with seven maps inserted into a pocket placed on the inside back cover

measuring 35 mm (w) x 48 mm (l)

After retiring from the Army

Hollywood was eager to show its patriotism

Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF Harvard Mk I and II Spade Grip Auction gilt RCAF insignia button withA Harvard MK I and II (potentially a Hawker Sea Fury IV) aircraft spade grip, composed of cast metal coated in a black textured grip in the form of a large ring with a hollow post at the base. It is fitted with a pneumatically operated brass gun firing button with rotating safety ring for SAFE and FIRE positions at 11 oclock on the ring. The grip is marked AH 2242 denoting use on the Harvard and Sea Fury IV grip (aircrafts designed to use toe brakes,