United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves United Republic of inscribed "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP" marked

inscribed "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP" marked "A" and numbered "No 034747"

The twenty-six patches are embroidered

Has slight cough without expectoration

the obverse featuring an Orillian coat of arms encircled by the text ORILLIA’S RECOGNITION OF WAR SERVICE 1914-1919

was appointed Acting Commodore in 1947 and served at National Headquarters in Ottawa as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff in 1947

United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves United Republic of inscribed "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP" markedUntouched 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.