A First War Rfc Sidcot Flying Suit Worn By Canadian Pilot certificate_of_authenticity with silvered XVIII in center

with silvered XVIII in center with wreath surround

based in Australia

Kinzler was released from military service upon demobilization at the Separation Center

machine woven in silver threads on a black rayon base

on February 12

A First War Rfc Sidcot Flying Suit Worn By Canadian Pilot certificate_of_authenticity with silvered XVIII in centerA 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),