Canada, CEF. A First War Toronto-Made Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Pilot Wings c. 1915, Rare Auction Archive intact but mostly separated interior

intact but mostly separated interior fabric hinge cover

marked "BRITISH WAR MEDAL - Issued to - The Mercantile Marine" with accompanying explanation on the front panel

A First War Hessen Bravery Medal - In silver

wreath is fire gilded with polished highlights

on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie-style ribbon with horizontal pinback

Canada, CEF. A First War Toronto-Made Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Pilot Wings c. 1915, Rare Auction Archive intact but mostly separated interiorIn sepia brown and white embroidery, on a black wool base, exhibiting intricate detail throughout, with a black mesh cotton backer, illustrating the letters "RFC" within an open ended wreath in the centre, surmounted by the King's crown and flanked by wings on either side, measuring 121 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), very light wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World