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0:00 – Canadian WWI Royal Flying Corps Memorial Cross Unboxing
0:32 – Single Victory Medal and Coronation Medal Explained
1:01 – Identifying Reproduction Blazer Crests by Crown Shape
1:26 – Rare IODE Medal and Backmark History: Riri to Berks
1:50 – WWI Tickets to Ypres and Ostend with Veteran Connection
2:12 – Damaged Silver Cigarette Case Gifted to Pilot Officer McLaren
2:42 – Memorial Cross of Captain A.P. McLean, KIA Royal Flying Corps
3:07 – Eaton's Machine Gun Battery Collar Badge Misidentified
3:28 – Authentic 1918 RAF Pilot Wings with Backing Pins
3:51 – Comparison of Royal Flying Corps Green and Brown Wreath Wings
4:15 – Rare WWI Observer's Wing vs. WWII Design Differences
4:45 – Final Thoughts on WWI Artifacts and Rare Pilot Memorabilia

Welcome to Military Antiques Toronto! In today’s exciting episode, we dive into an incredible selection of original WWI military collectibles 🇨🇦✈️. A carefully packed box delivered by UPS revealed a treasure trove of authentic First World War artifacts—each with its own unique history and connection to Canada's proud military legacy.

We begin with an unboxing of a rare Canadian WWI Royal Flying Corps Memorial Cross awarded to Captain A.P. McLean, a pilot who was killed in action 🕊️. This emotionally charged medal, accompanied by a single Victory Medal, is part of a broken but deeply meaningful group. The medals tell the story of a brave aviator who served with honor in the Royal Flying Corps before its transformation into the Royal Air Force in 1918.

Alongside these medals is an out-of-place Coronation Medal, included as found, providing context on how military memorabilia is often preserved. A deeper look at a blazer crest highlights the importance of crown design in spotting modern reproductions. The crown’s contour and details are often the biggest giveaway—genuine pieces feature specific shoulder shapes absent in Pakistani reproductions.

We also explore an intriguing IODE medal (Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire), dated 1914. This patriotic medal connects to the homefront efforts during the war, and the reverse is marked "Riri," an early manufacturer that later merged with Berks, offering insights into medal maker history and Canadian military production heritage 🏅.

Two original train tickets from Ostend to Ypres (or "Wipers" as the British troops called it) tie the collection to wartime Belgium, possibly carried by the pilot himself. These ephemeral artifacts add emotional depth and battlefield geography to the grouping 🗺️.

A heavily worn but meaningful silver cigarette case is inscribed to Pilot Officer McLaren from Norman D. Hall, a grateful pupil. Despite its battered condition, this piece holds a personal connection between instructor and student—showcasing the bonds formed during wartime flight training ✍️💔.

Next, we present padded 1918 RAF pilot wings—authentic, rare, and complete with original backing pins. These wings are highly collectible and represent the early days of aerial warfare. Two Royal Flying Corps wings are shown side by side, featuring green and brown wreaths. The green wreath variant is the rarer of the two, and both wings exhibit exquisite padding detail and construction.

We also analyze a collar badge from the Eaton’s Machine Gun Battery, mistakenly thought to be a cap badge. This highlights how collector knowledge can identify and correctly categorize military insignia 🧠🎖️.

One of the highlights of the video is the authentic WWI Observer’s wing. We compare its flared design to the more compact shape used in WWII, helping collectors differentiate between the two. The detail, curve, and padding in this wing make it a highly sought-after artifact in aviation memorabilia circles.

Every item featured—from medals to wings to cigarette cases—tells a story of service, sacrifice, and remembrance. This video offers an educational and visually rich look at World War I military memorabilia and provides valuable insights for both novice and advanced collectors.

Whether you're interested in the history of the Royal Flying Corps, the transformation into the Royal Air Force, or simply love Canadian war collectibles, this is a video you won’t want to miss. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into real military history.

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