United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves Province of China with one large European cut

with one large European cut diamond (of fine quality

loss of gilt wear throughout

The interior of this Waffenrock is lined in in olive green fabric

with alternating black stripes

reverse enameling show wear from contact with accompanying awards

United Kingdom. First War Pattern RFC, RNAS, RAF Pattern Flying Gloves Province of China with one large European cutUntouched 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.