Confused about this sweetheart bracelet

[lordirae]

Posted this on another board but haven't received a response yet. Thought I would try here as well. Hope someone knows!!!

"Hi, found this sweetheart bracelet and have some questions before I list it. It is engraved with a date of 1940.  The emblem says Royal Con Air Force--I've louped it to be sure--and has the motto of the RAF.  I cannot find any info about the CON in the title and everything I find refers to CAN for the Royal Canadian AF. I know there were several changes, dissolutions, ect. in the first half of the 1900's and I was hoping someone here could clarify for me. I do not want to misrepresent when listing. Thanks for any insight you can give!!!"

[old.crows.nest]

I am almost certain that is Canadian but I cannot see the Motto well enough. Can you post a clear image of the enamel plaque.

[lordirae]

This is the clearest I can get it. Thanks for your help!

[lordirae]

And this is what started the confusion for me. Motto on the right matches the bracelet. Irealize not the most trusted source for info though, lol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force

Totally different motto here,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Canadian_Air_Force

[old.crows.nest]

Is it possible that is COW not CON?

[sheilakrm]

Is this what yours looks like?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canada-RCAF-Royal-Canadian-Air-Force-Heart-Locket-Pendant-KQ-WW2-WWII-Era-/3...

[old.crows.nest]

Can you type out what the rest might show?

It could be a Regiment Name. Something like Cowichan? Or a different proper name?

[lordirae]

Nope, I definately see CON.  Specifically, I see C'O'N.  Check these 3 crude photos out...maybe I'm seeing things (besides the newfound greenies), lol!

[lordirae]

Thats an interesting locket. Crown has color and definately can see CAN, but seems to be the same otherwise. Hmmmmm.

[sunshine*kisses]

I asked hubby he said he didnt know that one. Maybe try posting on a military board I bet someone will know maybe something like help with Can emblem

[bestsouthernsales]

Can't help but it is beautiful.

[retro-charm]

Per Wiki:

Per ardua ad astra ("Through adversity to the stars"[1] or "Through struggle to the stars"[2]) is the motto of the Royal Air Force and otherCommonwealth air forces such as the RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF, and the SAAF. It dates from 1912 and was used by the newly formed Royal Flying Corps.

So I bet it is COW as OCN asked which is probably short for Commonwealth.

[jayceerichjr]

Tex,  wouldn't that make it "Con Air" LOL   Sorry, Lordirae, couldn't resist!

[old.crows.nest]

This is going to read as strange but if a W maybe an Acronym for Corps of Woman. Like the WACs? Could have been a repurposed gift with the plaque added later by the owner?

Just a really WAG though.

[retro-charm]

Sheesh...so many maybe's....

Here's another one or more.

RAF County of Wiltshire...or another county that starts with a "W"