United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Auction Archive measuring 106 mm (w) x

measuring 106 mm (w) x 148 mm (l)

the obverse bearing a raised depiction of Imperial Russian infantry

the reverse displays a barrel hinge and vertical banjo-style pinback

both set within a period original frame with shadow box setup

The Regiment’s first assignment was the defence of the two strategic airfields of Botwood and Gander

United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Auction Archive measuring 106 mm (w) xA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 4475 SJT. F. C. READ, R. F. C., light wear, extremely fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 4475. SGT. F. E. READ. R. A. F., minor wear and scratches, remains extremely fine. Footnote: Sjt. Read enlisted on December 19, 1914. He served in Egypt with the Royal Flying Corp Royal Air Force during the First War.