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UK // Royal Air Force Wings / Bundles for Britain
Sub-collection: Flag related Pins & JewelryUK // Royal Air Force Wings / Bundles for Britain
Circa 1940. During the early days of World War II there was a relief effort Bundles for Britain which provided food, clothing and other emergency supplies to civilians overseas affected by the war.
In September 1940, as German guns on the French coast shelled London and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill prepared for the threat of a Nazi invasion of Britain, Bundles for Britain benefit parties and sewing meetings were held all over the United States.
These stylized miniature Royal Air Force (RAF) Wings were recognition for aid provided that directly aided the members of the RAF. They are marked on the reverse, Official Bundles for Britain, by MONET.
They were intended for civilian wear.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 1.75 |
| Length of Fly | 0.75 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | no |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Miniature Royal Air Force "Official Bundles for Britain" stylized cloisonne wings. |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United Kingdom |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cloisonne |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Pinback |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | 3-D Artifact |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Damage | some wear |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1940-1941 |