United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves Province of China loss of gilt wear throughout

loss of gilt wear throughout

He would also be awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government

with German inscription

with alternating black stripes

with loss of finish and spots of verdigris visible throughout

United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves Province of China loss of gilt wear throughoutUntouched 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.