United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Hold He passed away in 1896

He passed away in 1896

Silvered bullion wire embroidered onto a red felt base

chipping and loss evident on a few of the enamelled letters

a lateWWI period issue

when a tremendous explosion occurred

United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Hold He passed away in 1896A 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.