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00:00 - Introduction: Military Antiques Toronto Rare WWI RAF RNAS RFC Collection
00:35 - Family Contacts Me: Surprising Additions to WWI Brothers Grouping
01:20 - Unboxing Memorial Cross: Captain A.P. McLean Canadian WWI Relic
02:00 - Eaton Machine Gun Battery Collar Badge and Service History Speculation
02:40 - Unique RFC and RNAS Officer Buttons: Differences and Rarity Explained
03:30 - RNAS Sleeve Eagle and RAF Transition: April 1918 Historical Context
04:05 - Canadian Patriotic Fund Discharge Pin: CPF vs CEF Rarity WWI
04:45 - Two Brothers’ Stories: Royal Flying Corps and RNAS to RAF Losses
05:40 - Identifying WWI Pilot Wings: Green Wreath, Brown Wreath, Observer Wing
06:35 - 1918 RAF Wings Removed from Uniform: Visible Threads and Authenticity
07:10 - Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Medal: IODE and 1914 Bar Explained
07:40 - Captain G.A. McLean RAF Artifacts: Bracelet, Engraved Silver Cigarette Case
08:20 - Royal Canadian Air Force Blazer Crest: Early RCAF Insignia Details
08:45 - King George VI 1937 Coronation Medal: Unnamed Family Connection
09:00 - Final Thoughts: Rare Canadian WWI Military Grouping, Brothers Killed in Action, Unusual Medals

Dave starts by sharing how the family initially offered a grouping with a memorial cross, some pilot wings, and a collar badge. After the sale, they uncovered even more WWI relics, sending in an assortment of rare and collectible medals, badges, and personal items that few collectors ever see in one place. From the start, this is a video packed with unique RAF, RNAS, and RFC memorabilia, and every item carries its own emotional and historical weight.

You’ll discover a genuine WWI Memorial Cross awarded to Captain A.P. McLean, a Canadian airman whose sacrifice is immortalized on this historic piece. Dave points out the detailed engraving, showing both the front and the back, connecting us directly to the story of this fallen hero. Alongside the memorial cross, we examine an Eaton Machine Gun Battery collar badge—an item whose service history remains a mystery but adds another layer to the narrative of Canadian military service.

One of the standout segments of this video is the exploration of unique Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) buttons. Dave demonstrates the subtle but important differences between officer and other ranks buttons, highlighting the rarity of a domed-back RFC officer’s button and the historical context of the RNAS-to-RAF transition on April 1, 1918. The collection also features a rare RNAS sleeve eagle, a striking piece that could also have been worn by early RAF aircrew during the turbulent transition years of the First World War.

The Canadian Patriotic Fund discharge pin is another rare find, displaying “CPF” instead of the more common “CEF” for Canadian Expeditionary Force. Dave explains why CPF items are harder to find, making this a valuable piece for collectors focused on Canadian WWI memorabilia. As the video unfolds, it becomes clear that both brothers served and were killed in action—one in the RFC, one in the RNAS/RAF—making this grouping not only rare, but deeply poignant.

WWI aviation collectors will especially appreciate the close look at several pilot wings, including a green wreath padded wing, a brown wreath RFC wing, and a World War I observer’s wing. Dave explains how to spot the differences between WWI and WWII observer wings, providing valuable collector tips and insights into authenticating rare aviation insignia. Two 1918 RAF wings, clearly removed from original uniforms (with threads still visible), add even more authenticity to this grouping.

Beyond the military awards and insignia, Dave uncovers deeply personal mementos. There’s a beautifully engraved silver bracelet for Captain G.A. McLean RAF, a battered but cherished silver cigarette case inscribed from a grateful pupil, and an early Royal Canadian Air Force blazer crest with exquisite embroidery and toning. Each artifact adds new dimensions to the story of these two brothers—bringing their service, sacrifice, and legacy to life.

Also included is a rare Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) medal with a 1914 bar, a King George VI 1937 coronation medal, and several additional pieces that hint at more undiscovered family history. As Dave explains, not every mystery can be solved—some medals are missing, some names lost to history—but the collection as a whole remains a testament to the bravery and service of Canada’s WWI airmen.

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