S ARMY, AIR SERVICE AVIATOR, SWEETHEART WING, 1/20 12K GF, VINTAGE. Pinback, Hallmarked “1/20 12K GF”. S Army Air Service Aviator sweetheart wing is a must-have for any militaria collector. With a charming design and 1/20 12K gold-filled construction, this original piece from the WWI-1930s era is a true gem. The wing has not been modified and comes with a guarantee of authenticity. The country of origin is the United States. The theme of this piece is clear and would make a great addition to any militaria collection. This wing is an original piece and not a reproduction. A perfect piece for collectors of Original Period Items, 1919-38, Militaria, or Sweetheart Collectibles. “1/20 12K GF” is a stamp you’ll see on jewelry to indicate it’s gold-filled. Here’s a breakdown of the meaning. 1/20: This refers to the fraction of the total item weight that is gold. In this case, 1/20th of the item’s weight is gold. So, for example, if a piece of jewelry weighs 10 grams, then 1/20th of that (0.5 grams) would be gold. 12K: This refers to the karat weight of the gold. Karat (abbreviated K) is a unit used to measure the purity of gold. 24K is pure gold, while lower karats indicate that the gold is mixed with other metals. In this case, 12K gold is 50% pure gold (12 parts out of 24). GF: This stands for gold-filled. Gold-filled jewelry is made by pressure bonding a layer of gold to a core of a less expensive metal, such as brass. The gold layer must be at least 5% of the total weight of the item to be considered gold-filled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US. So, “1/20 12K GF” means that the jewelry item is gold-filled, with a layer of 12K gold that constitutes 5% of the item’s weight. The concept of “Sweetheart Wings” has a long standing tradition that dates all the way back to World War I. Upon graduating pilot training, servicemen would have a set of their wings turned into a pin or pendant by a local jeweler in order to give to their girlfriend, fiancé, or wife before they went overseas. This custom grew even more popular during World War II, and the handcrafted jewelry became that much more impressive. They would be responsible to send the package to you.
Original Pre-WWII German Army Weimar Reichswehr Wehrmacht Reservist Badge Rare. A not common prewar, “Reserve hat Ruh” Badge for the pre-war German Army. Interesting construction, also with Patent Pending Mark in German. As well as most f the original finish on this medal. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
ATATURK and His Comrades in Arms.
Published by The Lord Baltimore Press, 1914. Also includes “Screw Propeller Designing”, by C. Hardbound; 55 pages of text, plus many plates. Cover and pages in good condition, except some staining on back cover. 8.5in x 10in x. 5in; 1 lb, 3 oz. Dreadnaughts were the order of the day in the 1914 Arms Race… A very rare and collectible item. Detailed and intricate design drawing plates can be copied and suitable for framing… This is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE example of early 20th Century Naval development.
1933 German Chicago Wolds Fair Zeppelin Pin. It measures 2 inches long and is a pin back.
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR UNITED STATES 1898 ARMY OF OCCUPATION OF CUBA MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was a military award created by the United States War Department in June 1915. The medal recognizes those service members who performed garrison occupation duty in the United States Protectorate over Cuba, following the close of the Spanish-American War. The Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was established by War Department General Order 40, in June 1915. To be awarded the Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, a service member must have served within the geographical borders of Cuba between 18 July 1898 and 20 May 1902. The medal was primarily awarded to members of the United States Army, but was available to other branches of service under certain circumstances. The first Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was awarded to Major General Leonard Wood. The Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was a similarly named decoration, but was awarded for the withdrawal of U. Forces from Cuba seven years after the close of the Spanish-American War. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
The sub title translates. Fate of a German landscape. The Territory of the Saar Basin was a region of Germany occupied and governed by the United Kingdom and France from 1920 to 1935 under a League of Nations mandate. Germany re-integrated the region into the German Reich, appointing Josef Bürckel as Reichskommissar für die Rückgliederung des Saarlandes, Reich Commissioner for the reincorporation of the Saarland. Many photos of the German towns and countryside of the region of that time. This is a very awesome and RARE photobook! Hardcover, Cloth / Full Linen. 334 pages – about 350 photo prints and illustrations – This example is from the First Edition with only 20,000 copies. Good exterior and good interior. Foxing to boards, endpapers and occasionally to pages (minor). Gift inscription on fly leaf, otherwise ok. All pages are complete and tight in the binding. Approx/Measurements: 9-3/4″ x 10-1/4″ 3 lbs. Published by History House.
39.5 inch total length. Barrel channel is 26 inches. Magazine channel on bottom is 8 inches. It does have a cartouche in the channel I can’t quite identify.
ORIGINAL 1937 PATTERN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER EAGLE GLOBE ANCHOR HAT/CAP INSIGNIA, SCREW-BACK. “H-H IMPERIAL” (HILBORN HAMBURGER). The Globe-and-Anchor Cap Device is worn on the cap of the Marine Corps dress uniform. The globe on the U. Marine emblem signifies continuing historical service in any part of the world. The eagle represents the United States. The anchor, which dates back to the founding of the Corps in 1775, acknowledges the naval tradition of the Marines and their continual service under the command of the Department of the Navy. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
