United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Hold Crews of select ships were

Crews of select ships were eligible for the medal prior to May 1st

Constructed of a police-green wool base

the two shoulder flashes are embroidered

Galleria Colonna 12

chipping and loss evident on a few of the enamelled letters

United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Hold Crews of select ships wereA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 4475 SJT. F. C. READ, R. F. C., light wear, extremely fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 4475. SGT. F. E. READ. R. A. F., minor wear and scratches, remains extremely fine. Footnote: Sjt. Read enlisted on December 19, 1914. He served in Egypt with the Royal Flying Corp Royal Air Force during the First War.