A First War Rfc Sidcot Flying Suit Worn By Canadian Pilot certificate_of_authenticity based in Australia

based in Australia

71mm (x110mm including crown suspension)

The right breast exhibits a Luftwaffe eagle insignia

He was also awarded the War Medal 1939-45

machine woven in silver threads on a black rayon base

A First War Rfc Sidcot Flying Suit Worn By Canadian Pilot certificate_of_authenticity based in AustraliaA First War RFC Sidcot Flying Suit Worn by Canadian Pilot (British made, developed late in 1916 by Sidney Cotton, (thus the abbreviated name "Sidcot" and was used by the British, French, and later, American Air Services: service members found that the leather flying coats in use were simply not protective enough for the piercing cold of the high altitudes, often as high as 20,000 22,000 feet, thus a one piece flying suit was found more protective),