Five Second War Royal Air Force (Raf) Half Wings Auction good gilding and silvering

good gilding and silvering

bronze wash loss overall

in the Bay of Biscay area

the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces

on top of lilac colored wool (padded) backing

Five Second War Royal Air Force (Raf) Half Wings Auction good gilding and silveringFive Second War Royal Air Force (RAF) Half Wings Bombardier "B" Wing (34. 8 mm x 86 mm); Air Loadmaster "LM" Wing (38. 3 mm x 83. 5 mm); Meteorological Observer "M" Wing (38. 2 mm x 86. 5 mm); Quarter Master "QM" Wing (33 mm x 82. 5 mm); and Parachutist Instructor Wing (38 mm x 86. 5 mm). Two colour embroidery on black wool, padded, black cotton mesh backers, extremely fine.