Item Description
Original Items: Only One Set Available. This is a fine wool uniform made by HAWKES & CO Ltd located at 1 Saville Row, London. The wool uniform dates from between 1914-1916 and features RFC brass buttons, RFC collar tabs, RFC embroidered wings, medal ribbons and sleeve rank for that of a Major. The overall condition is very good with some moth damage to the base of the collar, not noticeable from the front, and an excellent internal lining.
The trousers are finely tailored with lovely polished steel buttons that read HAWKES & CO LTD - 1 SAVILLE ROW. The size 7.25 peaked visor cap is in near excellent condition with makers stamp in crown that reads:
LICOLN
BENNETT
& CO
SACKVILLE STREET
PICCADILLY
LONDON
The leather sweat band is embossed:
TRENCH CAP
Lincoln Bennett was a premier make of fine hats that specialized in formal wear such as silk top hats from the Victorian era to the Great War. However, they were not prolific in the production of officer headwear meaning this is a very rare and high quality produced cap in the early style of the war. Under the sweatband written on the lignin are what appear to be the initials EE.
Overall a wonderful totally correct Royal Flying Corps officer’s uniform from WWI, very hard to find in a nice large size in such wonderful condition. This will not last long!
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