Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Early Royal Air Force Insignia.
An interesting aviation insignia and artefact group consisting of a Canadian Cap & Collar Badge of 1st type 1920-1924 pattern, rare and superb examples of both an Officer’s Cap and Collar Badge, both of multi part construction, in superb condition, sweetheart wings for both the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force with fine enamel work upon gilded wings & crown, an pair of early flying or motoring goggles with Triplex safety glass, manufactured by ‘STG’ in an original embossed box, stud on box damaged, otherwise very good condition (5) £400-£500

Note: The Sweetheart wings and goggles were part of a group belonging to Lieut.(T./Capt.) Walter Alfred Southey D.F.C., a 20 victory Ace and one of only eight British Balloon Buster Aces.