United Kingdom. A Royal Flying Corps (Rfc) Sweetheart Wings In Gold, C. 1917 Newly Listed 8th Air Force

8th Air Force

the shield in the centre incorporating red

all but the Boer War pair with original ribbons

(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz)

the arms inscribed “WELTKRIEG” (German - World War)

United Kingdom. A Royal Flying Corps (Rfc) Sweetheart Wings In Gold, C. 1917 Newly Listed 8th Air ForceIn 9 Kt Gold, weighing 6. 1 grams, marked "9 Ct" (9 Kt Gold) on the reverse, intricately engraved and exhibiting terrific fine detail in the crown, insignia, wreath and wings, measuring 78 mm (w) x 24. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, contact marks evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Flying Corps was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on