Great Britain. A Superb Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Badge in Gold, c. 1915

In 9K gold, maker marked "W&F.R", marked "9" (9K Gold), marked ".375" (9K Gold), marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "q" (1915) on the reverse, measuring 53.7 mm (w) x 12.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. In an oval hardshelled case, marked "BY ROYAL WARRANT" and maker marked "Page, Keen & Page Plymouth" on the inside lid, slightly worn, slotted medal bed, case near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) merged to form the Royal Air Force (RAF) on April 1, 1918.