W.W.II. Period Sterling Silver Royal Canadian Air Force 'Sweetheart' Wings (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

W.W.II. Period Sterling Silver Royal Canadian Air Force 'Sweetheart' Wings

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Good quality W.W.II. period, sterling silver sweetheart brooch in the form of a pair of Royal Canadian Air Force pilot's wings.

These brooches were known as "sweethearts" as they were purchased by airmen to give to their loved ones.

Nicely modelled wings with the RCAF cypher and 'King's' crown above. The back is stamped "Sterling Silver" and with the maker's mark, "P.G.S.". Length : 56mm. Very good condition.

Comes with a modern jeweller's box.

Military aviation began in Canada early on 16th September 1914 with the formation of the Canadian Aviation Corps. This consisted of one mechanic and two officers. This outfit did not see active duty during W.W.I. and was soon disbanded. However many Canadians served with distinction with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. On the 5th August 1918 the British Air Ministry authorized the formation of two Canadian squadrons. The Canadian Air Force was established in 1920 and on 1st April 1924 received it Royal warrant, changing it's name to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

For more information on the RCAF, please click on the link below :

RCAF

Inventory No. A-382

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