Comes with C.O.A.

This ‘GOLD FILLED’ and ‘STERLING BASE’ identification bracelet was worn by a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force in combat during WWII. These identification bracelets were often gifted to RCAF pilots and servicemen on their way to their designated theater of combat and were meant to be used as an extra form of identification in the event that they were shot down and could not be identified. Some bracelets are more expensive than others as this one is an expensive model with a ‘GOLD FILLED’ with a ‘STERLING SILVER BASE’.

The RCAF played key roles in the Battle of Britain, antisubmarine warfare during the Battle of the Atlantic, the bombing campaigns against German industries (notably with No. 6 Group, RAF Bomber Command), and close support of Allied forces during the Battle of Normandy and subsequent land campaigns in northwest Europe. RCAF squadrons and personnel were also involved with operations in Egypt, Italy, Sicily, Malta, Ceylon, India, and Burma.

Under the oversight of RCAF Overseas, forty-eight RCAF squadrons were involved in overseas operational duties in Britain, northwest Europe, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. These squadrons participated in most roles, including fighter, night fighter, fighter intruder, reconnaissance, anti-shipping, anti-submarine, strategic bombing, transport, and fighter-bomber. RCAF squadrons often included non-RCAF personnel, and RCAF personnel were also members of Royal Air Force (RAF) squadrons. High-scoring Canadian fighter pilots include George Beurling, Don Laubman and Robert Fumerton.

This would make an amazing addition to any World War II or Air Force collection.