United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves United Republic of a Führer badge

a Führer badge

constructed of non-magnetic metal with a leathered texture and black painted finish

born in Moreton

a Bavarian Military Merit Medal ribbon

Pinned onto the centre of the cap band just underneath the eagle is a non-ferrous metal tricolour cockade within an aluminum oak leaf wreath

United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves United Republic of a Führer badgeUntouched and from a local estate sale, a pair of First War flying gloves, in sheep wool, exhibiting period wear and use, no holes or excessive wear points, leather remains supple, flexible and not brittle, measuring 37 cm from finger tip to cuff, cuffs 23 cm wide, excellent example of gloves that are becoming increasingly difficult to find.