{"title":"The Spitfire Collection: The Grace of the Skies","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Not just a machine, but a masterpiece of British engineering.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire is more than an aircraft; it is a symbol of resilience and the definitive silhouette of freedom. Every piece in this collection is handcrafted in the UK using original aluminium reclaimed directly from the airframes of these legendary fighters. When you hold an Icarus Originals Spitfire piece, you are touching the very metal that once patrolled the skies over the English Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Biography of the Metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur current Spitfire editions are forged from P7350, a Battle of Britain participant that remains in service with the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). This metal has been carefully salvaged, preserved, and refined to ensure that the \"scars\" of its history—the subtle grains and textures of the original airframe—are present in every finished piece.\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":"spitfire-p7350-lapel-pin","title":"Spitfire P7350 Lapel Pin","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Survivor of 1940: The Spitfire P7350 Lapel Pin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eOwn a physical piece of the aircraft that refused to be silenced by the Luftwaffe. This lapel pin is forged from original airframe aluminium reclaimed from P7350, the oldest airworthy Spitfire in the world and a decorated veteran of the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBiography of the Metal\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-5 citation-end-5\"\u003eOn 25 October 1940, as the Battle of Britain reached its desperate zenith, P7350 was scrambled with 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron to intercept a formation of German fighters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4 citation-end-4\"\u003eHigh above Hastings, the aircraft was bounced by Bf 109s and struck by devastating cannon fire that tore through the wing and wounded the pilot, Pilot Officer Ludwik Martel.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-3 citation-end-3\"\u003eDespite his injuries and a failing airframe, Martel fought to remain conscious and guided the smoking Spitfire through heavy cloud to a successful wheels-up crash landing in a Sussex field.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The metal in this pin was present during that frantic descent, surviving both the heat of combat and the impact of the crash before being meticulously reclaimed during the aircraft's later restoration.\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 There is a profound sense of gravity when you handle a piece that blends precious sterling silver with wartime alloy. During our tactile quality control process, I personally inspect each pin to ensure the hand-polished finish captures the light exactly like the polished fuselage of a frontline fighter. By alloying the reclaimed P7350 aluminium with silver, we have given the metal a weight and \"soul\" that is unmistakable to the touch. It feels cold, substantial and historic—a physical connection to the resilience of Martel and the ground crews who laboured through the night at the Civilian Repair Units to return this \"Survivor\" to the air.\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\"\u003eForged from a unique alloy of 925 sterling silver and original P7350 airframe aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eCommemorates the aircraft’s historic combat engagement on 25 October 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eIndividually hand-finished by master jewellers in the United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eCast using the traditional lost-wax method for exceptional detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003ePresented in a luxury gift box with a gold-leaf embossed certificate of authenticity\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 925 Sterling Silver alloyed with Reclaimed Spitfire P7350 Aluminium\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\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 22mm x 18mm\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\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 5 grammes\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\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed and manufactured in Great Britain\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\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-polished high lustre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_3c27c0fd3268eef4-19\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icarus Originals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56974750843263,"sku":"IC79","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/8388\/1087\/files\/0a4e2601-PP-Spitfire-pin-badge.jpg?v=1771350919"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/8388\/1087\/collections\/Spitfire_Collection_Cover.png?v=1775647230","url":"https:\/\/icarusoriginals.com\/collections\/the-spitfire-collection-the-grace-of-the-skies.oembed","provider":"Icarus Originals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}