United Kingdom. A First War Royal Flying Corps (Rfc) Sweetheart Wings, C. 1917 United Republic of in silvered zink (non-magnetic)

in silvered zink (non-magnetic)

the reverse shows a vertical pinback

hand engraved "Gus Kuhrash 1838-1916" on the reverse

the former retaining a maker’s label reading “WILHELM DEUMER

United Kingdom. A First War Royal Flying Corps (Rfc) Sweetheart Wings, C. 1917 United Republic of in silvered zink (non-magnetic)In silver, unmarked, engraved and exhibiting nice detail in the crown, insignia, wreath and wings, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 18. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, light 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 April 1, 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the