ORIGINAL EARLY 1930’S UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS, 3-1/16 INCH SIZE, PIN-BACK W/ OPEN “C” CATCH. WEIGHT: 16 GRAMS STERLING SILVER. “MEYER NEW YORK SHIELD”. During World War II, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three degrees, including Pilot, Senior Pilot, and Command Pilot. A polished silver colored version of these badges is currently used as the United States Air Force Pilot Badges. From August 1941 to November 1942, the Enlisted Aviator program was restarted. Candidates had to be at least 18, possess a high school diploma, and have graduated at the top of their high school class. Graduates were rated as Flight Staff Sergeants or Flight Technical Sergeants and wore the same pilot’s wings as officers. They were usually assigned to pilots of transport and auxiliary aircraft to free officer pilots to pilot the more prestigious fighters and bombers. Auxiliary pilots received their own special wings to indicate their status and specialty. In November 1942 all enlisted pilots were promoted to Flight Officer rank and enlisted cadets were graded as Flight Officers or Second Lieutenants depending on merit. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Early gruesome Italian fascist medal. I obtained 40 years ago from??? Totally weird and unique? About the size of a US quarter.
PRE-WW2 GERMAN REICH LABOUR SERVICE (RAD) MEMBER ID’d PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. VERY EARLY PRE-WW2 GERMAN REICH LABOUR SERVICE (RAD) MEMBER PHOTO ID’d POSTCARD RPPC c1934. VERY EARLY PRE-WW2 GERMAN REICH LABOUR SERVICE MEMBER POSES IN RAD UNIFORM WITH HIS. RAD HAT, RAD BELT BUCKLE, RAD TABS. ID’d ON THE REVERSE. RAD was a major paramilitary organization established in National Socialist Germany as an agency to help mitigate the effects of unemployment on the German economy, militarize the workforce and indoctrinate it with their ideology. It was the official state labour service, divided into separate sections for men and women. On 11 July 1934, the NSAD was renamed. Or RAD until the end of World War 2. From June 1935 onward, men aged between 18 and 25 may have served six months before their military service. During World War 2, compulsory service also included young women, and the RAD developed to an auxiliary formation which provided support for the Wehrmacht armed forces. PHOTO POSTCARD BRANDED ON THE REVERSE. PHOTOGRAPHER’S IMPRINT ON THE REVERSE. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY.
USMC BLOTTER PLAY BALL. This blotter has some wear from normal use. It has some pencil writing on the front and ink stains on the back. There is a small tear at the top border. (1/2) There is wear on the edges. 9 1/2 long and approx. There are 2 USMC players and 2 Japanese players and a bulldog mascot. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
USMC BLOTTER SERVE AFLOAT. 9 1/2 long and approx. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
Very clear there is some wear so check the photos. They are part of the description and show condition.
Early Soviet Red Army Badge. GUPVO is the Main Directorate of the border troops of the Red Army. RKKA -Red Army – Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army.
USMC BLOTTER SERVE AFLOAT. 9 1/2 long and approx. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
There is a small tear at the top border. (1/2) There is wear on the edges. 9 1/2 long and approx. There are 2 USMC players and 2 Japanese players and a bulldog mascot.
Nice piece to display, picture has cracking due to age.