United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac died after a long illness

died after a long illness at the age of 27

Red Crescent Medal in silver

1926 in Kensington

slightly soiled from active use

he was posted to Longmoor Camp on the 25th

United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac died after a long illnessUntouched 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.