WW1 WW2 RFC British RAF Royal Air Force Silver War Medal Freemason W/ Pins Look
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:128425 |
Shipping listed is for Canadian/American buyers only, please wait for invoice if you are a foreign bidder (always happy to ship to U.K. and world wide), all questions welcome!
Up for auction is a nice medal to "144190 3. A.M. N. HAMILTON. R.A.F." in great condition. The group includes his 1914-1918 silver War Medal with original ribbon, his Masonic pin, a Canada Veterans pin and a strange decoder/letter roller. The silver war medal retains a great deal of detailing... on front and reverse, with a beautiful aged silver patina. The medal is correctly impressed on rim "144190 3. A.M. N. HAMILTON. R.A.F." - A mechanic for the Royal Air Force, Hamilton may have previously served with the R.F.C (Royal Flying Corps)- making this an interesting research opportunity.
This grouping came with the WW1 and WW2 "Bee" family grouping in a box, please see my other auctions for more great medals!
This would be an excellent research opportunity and a great addition to any medal collection, RAF/RFC/RCAF Air Force collection or general militaria display!
Some history on the R.A.F. in WW1 and WW2
While the British were not the first to make use of heavier-than-air military aircraft, the RAF is the world's oldest independent air force: that is, the first air force to become independent of army or navy control. Following publication of the "Smuts report" prepared by Jan Smuts the RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, with headquarters located in the former Hotel Cecil, during the First World War, by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). At that time it was the largest air force in the world. After the war, the service was drastically cut and its inter-war years were relatively quiet, with the RAF taking responsibility for the control of Iraq and executing a number of minor actions in other parts of the British Empire. The RAF's naval aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm, was founded in 1924 but handed over to Admiralty control on 24 May 1939.
The RAF developed the doctrine of strategic bombing which led to the construction of long-range bombers and became its main bombing strategy in the Second World War.Second World War
The RAF underwent rapid expansion prior to and during the Second World War. Under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of December 1939, the air forces of British Commonwealth countries trained and formed "Article XV squadrons" for service with RAF formations. Many individual personnel from these countries, and exiles from occupied Europe, also served with RAF squadrons. By the end of the war the Royal Canadian Air Force had contributed more than 30 squadrons to serve in RAF formations, similarly, approximately a quarter of Bomber Command's personnel were Canadian. Additionally, the Royal Australian Air Force represented around nine percent of all RAF personnel who served in the European and Mediterranean theatres.
In the Battle of Britain in 1940, the RAF (supplemented by 2 Fleet Air Arm Squadrons, Czechoslovak, Polish and other multinational pilots and ground personnel) defended the skies over Britain against the numerically superior German Luftwaffe. In what is perhaps the most prolonged and complicated air campaign in history, the Battle of Britain contributed significantly to the delay and subsequent indefinite postponement of Hitler's plans for an invasion of the United Kingdom (Operation Sea Lion). In the House of Commons on 20 August, prompted by the ongoing efforts of the RAF, Prime Minister Winston Churchill eloquently made a speech to the nation, where he said "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few".
The largest RAF effort during the war was the strategic bombing campaign against Germany by Bomber Command. While RAF bombing of Germany began almost immediately upon the outbreak of war, under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Harris, these attacks became increasingly devastating from 1942 onward as new technology and greater numbers of superior aircraft became available. The RAF adopted night-time area bombing on German cities such as Hamburg and Dresden, and developed precision bombing techniques for specific operations, such as the "Dambusters" raid by No. 617 Squadron, [18] or the Amiens prison raid known as Operation Jericho.
Please see my other auctions for other C.E.F. items and militaria!
This would be a nice addition to any Canadian CEF, commonwealth medal, cap badge or insignia collection! This badge will be packed very well and must be insured, I combine shipping on all orders! Foreign buyers please wait until after I have sent you an invoice, as all packages must be shipped tracked!
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
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-We work hard to find the most affordable and safe rate for you! Please wait until AFTER I have sent you an invoice before paying for your item, especially for bidders outside of Canada and U.S. as shipping rates vary widely.
Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
Up for auction is a nice medal to "144190 3. A.M. N. HAMILTON. R.A.F." in great condition. The group includes his 1914-1918 silver War Medal with original ribbon, his Masonic pin, a Canada Veterans pin and a strange decoder/letter roller. The silver war medal retains a great deal of detailing... on front and reverse, with a beautiful aged silver patina. The medal is correctly impressed on rim "144190 3. A.M. N. HAMILTON. R.A.F." - A mechanic for the Royal Air Force, Hamilton may have previously served with the R.F.C (Royal Flying Corps)- making this an interesting research opportunity.
This grouping came with the WW1 and WW2 "Bee" family grouping in a box, please see my other auctions for more great medals!
This would be an excellent research opportunity and a great addition to any medal collection, RAF/RFC/RCAF Air Force collection or general militaria display!
Some history on the R.A.F. in WW1 and WW2
While the British were not the first to make use of heavier-than-air military aircraft, the RAF is the world's oldest independent air force: that is, the first air force to become independent of army or navy control. Following publication of the "Smuts report" prepared by Jan Smuts the RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, with headquarters located in the former Hotel Cecil, during the First World War, by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). At that time it was the largest air force in the world. After the war, the service was drastically cut and its inter-war years were relatively quiet, with the RAF taking responsibility for the control of Iraq and executing a number of minor actions in other parts of the British Empire. The RAF's naval aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm, was founded in 1924 but handed over to Admiralty control on 24 May 1939.
The RAF developed the doctrine of strategic bombing which led to the construction of long-range bombers and became its main bombing strategy in the Second World War.Second World War
The RAF underwent rapid expansion prior to and during the Second World War. Under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of December 1939, the air forces of British Commonwealth countries trained and formed "Article XV squadrons" for service with RAF formations. Many individual personnel from these countries, and exiles from occupied Europe, also served with RAF squadrons. By the end of the war the Royal Canadian Air Force had contributed more than 30 squadrons to serve in RAF formations, similarly, approximately a quarter of Bomber Command's personnel were Canadian. Additionally, the Royal Australian Air Force represented around nine percent of all RAF personnel who served in the European and Mediterranean theatres.
In the Battle of Britain in 1940, the RAF (supplemented by 2 Fleet Air Arm Squadrons, Czechoslovak, Polish and other multinational pilots and ground personnel) defended the skies over Britain against the numerically superior German Luftwaffe. In what is perhaps the most prolonged and complicated air campaign in history, the Battle of Britain contributed significantly to the delay and subsequent indefinite postponement of Hitler's plans for an invasion of the United Kingdom (Operation Sea Lion). In the House of Commons on 20 August, prompted by the ongoing efforts of the RAF, Prime Minister Winston Churchill eloquently made a speech to the nation, where he said "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few".
The largest RAF effort during the war was the strategic bombing campaign against Germany by Bomber Command. While RAF bombing of Germany began almost immediately upon the outbreak of war, under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Harris, these attacks became increasingly devastating from 1942 onward as new technology and greater numbers of superior aircraft became available. The RAF adopted night-time area bombing on German cities such as Hamburg and Dresden, and developed precision bombing techniques for specific operations, such as the "Dambusters" raid by No. 617 Squadron, [18] or the Amiens prison raid known as Operation Jericho.
Please see my other auctions for other C.E.F. items and militaria!
This would be a nice addition to any Canadian CEF, commonwealth medal, cap badge or insignia collection! This badge will be packed very well and must be insured, I combine shipping on all orders! Foreign buyers please wait until after I have sent you an invoice, as all packages must be shipped tracked!
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R U S S E L L M I L I T A R I A is proud to bring you new militaria every month!
Information:
-Customer satisfaction is very important to us- if you have any questions, comments or information please let me know before leaving feedback and I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied!
-We reserve the right to end all auctions at any time!
-All items shipped outside of Canada and U.S. (with some minor exceptions) MUST be insured and tracked to avoid theft and loss! This protects both the buyer and seller and ensures the safety of the item.
------------------
Shipping
------------------
-We work hard to find the most affordable and safe rate for you! Please wait until AFTER I have sent you an invoice before paying for your item, especially for bidders outside of Canada and U.S. as shipping rates vary widely.
Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
