WW1 Royal Naval Air Service pilot's wing gold RNAS sweetheart brooch

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Naval Air Service sweetheart brooch', gold naval crowned eagle with 'RNAS' title below, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold) just where a purpose made hole has been made to hold a safety chain. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement.
Wingspan 44mm.

The Royal Naval Air Service 'RNAS' was the air arm of the Royal Navy during the First World War, it merged with the Royal Flying Corps on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force.

Code: 14259