WW1 Royal Flying Corps Observer Flat Half Brevet Patch Half Wing Patch

For sale is an excellent example of a WW1 Officers Royal Flying Corps Flat Half Brevet Patch Half Wing Patch. The patch is in good condition, and guaranteed original or money back.

Half brevet to a Royal Flying Corps Observer being a letter "O" attached to a wing extending to the right, with a sharp vertical shoulder and extending at a slight upward angle, in cream embroidery on a black wool fabric back ground cut to shape.

Pilot's wings were introduced in 1913. Observers shared many of the same duties, responsibilities and hazards as pilots and yet bore no distinguishing badge. Army Order 327, in 1915, announced the introduction of a badge for all qualified officers. It was the only such badge until early in the Second World War. It fell out of use between the wars but was reinstated in 1937. . Originally produced in gold and silver, a worsted version was introduced later, and after 1920 the bullion version fell out of use. 

This will be sent via Royal Mail special delivery and dispatched within two working days.