A Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Identification Bracelet and Sweetheart Wings

Item #GB5858

$201
Identification Bracelet (sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and maker marked "ELLIS BROS." on the reverse, obverse illustrating the RFC wings insignia and engraved "G.B. Hoy 71407", 20.8 mm x 36 mm, on a wrist chain with functioning spring-loaded closure); and Sweetheart Wings (sterling silver with blue enamels, marked "STERLING" and maker marked "RYRIE" on the reverse, 21 mm x 53.5 mm). Semi-dark patinas, intact enamels on the wings, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged to form the Royal Air Force on April 1, 1918.