{"title":"The Lancaster Collection: Legacy of the Lanc","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"The backbone of Bomber Command.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Avro Lancaster is the definitive silhouette of Bomber Command, but \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003ePA474\u003c\/b\u003e is something even more rare: it is one of only two Lancasters still gracing the skies today. This collection offers the near-impossible opportunity to own a tangible part of a flying legend. Every piece is handcrafted in the UK using original airframe metal reclaimed during the meticulous maintenance and preservation of this historic aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Biography of the Metal: PA474\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOur Lancaster editions are forged from a precious allow of Duralumin of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003ePA474 \u003c\/b\u003ealloyed with silver. As a centerpiece of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eBattle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF)\u003c\/b\u003e, this aircraft serves as a flying memorial to the thousands who served. By reclaiming and repurposing this metal, we ensure that the story of the Lanc is not just seen from the ground, but held in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuality You Can Feel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs a veteran-owned business led by a visually impaired founder, we prioritise the tactile experience of our jewellery. Because we cannot rely on sight alone during our quality control, each product is rigorously tested for its weight, balance, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Certified original aircraft metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-finished by master jewellers in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegacy:\u003c\/b\u003e A tangible connection to the \"Few.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avro-lancaster-pa474-cufflinks","title":"Avro Lancaster PA474 Cufflinks","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Wings of a Legend: Reclaimed Avro Lancaster PA474 Cufflinks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eClose your eyes and hear the rhythmic, guttural roar of four Merlin engines echoing across the Lincolnshire fens. These cufflinks are not merely accessories; they are tangible fragments of the most famous heavy bomber ever to take to the skies, forged for those who carry history in their stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Biography of the Metal\u003c\/b\u003e The metal within these cufflinks has lived a life of extraordinary service. Reclaimed directly from the airframe of Avro Lancaster PA474, this aluminium belongs to one of only two airworthy Lancasters remaining in the world. Built in mid-1945 by Vickers-Armstrongs, PA474 was destined for the Tiger Force in the Far East but survived to become the flagship of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). For decades, this very metal has banked over Buckingham Palace and soared through the skies of Europe, serving as a flying tribute to the 55,573 men of Bomber Command who gave everything. To wear this reclaimed alloy is to hold a direct connection to the \"City of Lincoln\" and the defiant spirit of the Royal Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Founder’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e When we first handled the reclaimed sections of PA474, the physical soul of the aircraft was unmistakable. There is a specific, honest weight to this vintage aluminium that modern alloys simply cannot replicate. Our casting process marries this historic metal with hallmarked sterling silver, ensuring that while the piece is refined for a formal shirt, the rugged character of the original airframe remains. We hand-polish every pair in our UK workshop to ensure a finish that catches the light like a cockpit canopy at dusk. It is a piece designed to be felt—a cool, solid reminder of British engineering excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eHandcrafted in the UK using reclaimed aluminium from Avro Lancaster PA474\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eThe soul of the Lanc alloyed with hallmarked 925 sterling silver for lasting brilliance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003ePresented in a luxury gift box with a gold-leaf embossed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eA rare opportunity to own a \"living\" relic from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Reclaimed Lancaster PA474 aluminium alloy and 925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 12 grammes per pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20mm wingtip to wingtip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-polished with original metal inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed and handmade in the United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Icarus Originals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56974750777727,"sku":"IC80","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/8388\/1087\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_mxu6zdmxu6zdmxu6.png?v=1777193705"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/8388\/1087\/collections\/0001-7379646443266230977.png?v=1775647115","url":"https:\/\/icarusoriginals.com\/collections\/the-lancaster-collection-legacy-of-the-lanc-1.oembed","provider":"Icarus Originals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}