A superb first pattern (1918) RAF pilot brevet, that is quite simply a throw back to RFC brevets.
Size is ‘petit’ and in keeping with RFC brevets of a year or so earlier.
Brevet is slightly grubby, but damage free. Removed from a tunic, with attaching thread still present.
Reverse with white paper backing as was common to RFC brevets of similar size and ‘design’.
A very nice untouched and unpolished other ranks Royal Flying Corps cap badge, that is so age toned it appears from the front to be an officer bronze badge. Voided ‘C’. Damage free, with the reverse having the two loop other ranks fittings. Complete with fitting pin.
A very nice tea spoon made from light weight ‘Duralumin’ Zeppelin air frame material commemorating the test / demonstration flight of 5th August 1908. Very nice ornate handle to the obverse and reverse detailing the flight. A rare item ! On the 5th August 1908 the LZ 4 (Zeppelin) flew from Lake Constance down the Rhine to Strasbourg. It stopped for engine repairs and while moored at the Flugfeld
A fine pair of early aviation googles as used by flyers during WW1 A petite pair of metal frames with imitation fur eye cushions and elasticated head band strap. Lenses are in glass and are held in place by two hinged (left and right) closing panels, allowing lens replacement or a change of lens to tinted glass, an idea typical of their vintage. (See image 4 of
A single other ranks cloth Royal Flying Corps shoulder title in its ‘unique’ configuration. Some damaging to title edges where removed from a tunic.
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