Great Britain. A Royal Naval Air Service (Rnas) Officer's Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude Wallace Broad

Wallace Broad

John Cottle once again enlisted for two years service with the Royal Garrison Regiment as 4516 Private John Cottle

minor chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring

His medical examination documented his bad eyes

he was toured the North African and Italian war fronts with the "Tin Hats"

Great Britain. A Royal Naval Air Service (Rnas) Officer's Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude Wallace BroadIn silvered and gold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, bronze eagle in the centre secured in place via dual prongs, surmounted by the King's crown, the void of the crown in maroon felt, with touches of red, green and blue embroidery in the base of the crown, on a black wool base, black cotton backer, measuring 75 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), free of interruptions in the bullion and fabrics, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS)