United Kingdom. A Royal Flying Corps (Rfc) Sweetheart Wings In Gold, C. 1917 Newly Listed (Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz)

(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz)

8th Air Force

all but the Boer War pair with original ribbons

the shield in the centre incorporating red

22 mm x 37

United Kingdom. A Royal Flying Corps (Rfc) Sweetheart Wings In Gold, C. 1917 Newly Listed (Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz)In 9 Kt Gold, weighing 6. 1 grams, marked "9 Ct" (9 Kt Gold) on the reverse, intricately engraved and exhibiting terrific fine detail in the crown, insignia, wreath and wings, measuring 78 mm (w) x 24. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, 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