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The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Insignia Qualification Breast-Badge appears in good order. Embroidered Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed throughout.Insignia remains in a Good State and piece has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. NOTE : A minor period repair appears to have been undertaken by the original owner. It is apparent that a small degree of the Silk thread had expired due to abrasion/friction (attributed to Sam Browne Cross-Strap).Insignia remains detailed with intricate features & retains the original rear silk reinforcing panel. Piece is ex-Mount and appears to have been previously secured to a uniform Tunic. Item is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ USAGE IN VARIED ENVIRONMENTAL/ OCCUPATIONAL/ COMBAT CONDITIONS.
PIECE IS SECOND-HAND, & HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO LONGTERM STORAGE IN VARIED CIRCUMSTANCES.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
ITEM IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD - HANDLE WITH CARE !!
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PERSONAL WEAR
** ONE BID IS FOR ONE ONLY !! **
INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
ORIGIN: Great Britain (Imperial Military Forces)
COMPOSITION : Natural Silk Thread / Cotton & Wool Blend/ Silk Lining /
YEAR: 1912 - 1918
TYPE : Aerial Observer Qualification, Breast-Badge Type I.
ISSUE: Royal Flying Corps/ Royal Air Force ( RFC/RAF)
CONDITION: USED / MINOR REPAIR
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
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An EXCELLENT example of a RARE - WW1 Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force- Officer's Silk Embroidered Observers Half-Wing Brevet. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state of preservation, with detailed Embroidered Graphic Design Relief on obverse. All insignia present. Appropriate Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Insignia Surface will display areas of wear / mild abrasion marks. NOTE : A minor period repair appears to have been applied by the original owner ( friction induced). All design features remain clear & defined - with necessary nomenclature appearing legible. Material is intact - with Silk Thread, Quilted Silk reinforcing panel and Fabric base ( substrate) remaining in good condition. Structural integrity of Breast Badge is good with stitching and contoured borders evident. Insignia presents well, but must be handled with care as elements are delicate - due to age. Piece is ex-Mount & was once secured to a period uniform Tunic.
This piece represents, an early variant of the RFC/RAF Observer Half-Wing Qualification Badge, being slightly larger in dimensions compared to later iterations. Insignia of this type would have been worn (on the Left-Breast) by members of the Royal Flying Corps/ Royal Air Force - who were performing Aerial Reconnaissance, Artillery Spotting, Aerial Photography and other necessary functions on the various Frontlines.
The ideal addition to any First World War Era, British RFC/RAF Insignia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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