This is a full size USN Aviator’s wing with an EAG appliance added to the center shield of a US Naval Aviator’s wing and thus designating a USMC aviator. This USMC wing style was not officially designated but was certainly worn. This wing is d ie struck but its maker is unknown as it is unmarked! While it is one of the most beautiful such wings I have ever seen, recognize that I’m reluctant to claim it is actually authentic to the era because it just looks too good and lacks the patina I would expect to see on such a wing of that age. I’ve also looked closely at the attachments of the pin bases to the wings in order to ascertain whether they are soldered or electronically welded. There is no bubbling as would be expected as a result of electronic welding. Electronic welding was not available until the late 1950s. The pin retraction is on a 70-80° angle and weighs 14 g m. Please consider viewing my other listings and adding me to your “favorites” list as I will be listing many more interesting and unusual items in the future-particularly wings & badges.
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.
Vintage 1930s US Air Corps Type Aviator Sunglasses Looped Arms Single Nose Grip. The glasses are bendable at center. The sunglasses are in great condition. Please see pictures for additional details. Comes with a sunglasses case. Unfortunately, the rivet button is missing.
Aviator USA WWII USAAF USN AN6531. Mm Mineral Glass RB-3 Sage. 1930/40s Vintage Sunglasses & Original Steel. A true collector’s piece of Vintage Americana! Only micro wear on these 90+ years old sunglasses, Amazing! Nickel plating is 99% all there. Amazing for these 90+ year old sunglasses! First pilot/aviator by B&L aviator model ever produced. You may never see another one of these in this condition. RB-3 is the first RB-B&L t. Bausch & Lomb stamped under the bridge. Original Military Issue steel metal case. W/early B&L logo is included. 5.3/8 width and front to back. They would be considered Medium to Large size. When worn, the View is Excellent, they Look and Feel Fabulous! Please view all photos with the magnifier for a precise and accurate description. 100% Guaranteed 100% Authentic No Fakes! Details of authenticity available on request. Military panphlet is Not included. Your questions are welcome. Thank you for looking. We have several similar items listed. “Please check out our other items”.
WW1 US MARINE CORPS AVIATION AVIATOR IN FLIGHT SUIT (HAITI) 1918 PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. WW1 US MARINE CORPS AVIATOR IN FLIGHT SUIT (HAITI) 1918 PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. WW1 ERA US MARINE CORPS AVIATOR WEARS HIS FULL LEATHER FLIGHT SUIT THAT INCLUDES HIS LEATHER FLIGHT COAT, GOOGLES, FLIGHT CAP, GLOVES. MARINE CORPS AVIATOR PHOTO POSTCARD WAS PART OF A GROUP OF PHOTO POSTCARDS RELATED TO THE U. MARINE CORPS OCCUPATION OF HAITI OF 1915 THROUGH THE EYES OF U. MARINE CORPS AVIATION THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE LISTED. In the September 1915 occupation of Haiti 2,500 Marines. Initially led by Major Smedley D. Were equipped with airplanes, cars and trucks. Five airfields were constructed and at least three airplanes were present in Haiti at the time. They helped innovate the tactics employed during World War I but were not well suited to the Haiti intervention and later occupation. The Marines withdrew from Haiti, including aviation, in 1934. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A COPY OR A REPRODUCTION.
Antique WW1 WW2, ORIGINAL Vangaurd N, Y, Gold Plated STERLING USN AVIATOR PILOT WING-PIN BACK. Antique WW1 WW2, ORIGINAL. Gold Plated STERLING USN AVIATOR PILOT WING-PIN BACK. THANK YOU FOR VISITING VCS ESTATE SERVICES, LLC – WE OFFER VINTAGE, ANTIQUE, RARE AND HARD TO FIND ITEMS. WE DO ALSO OFFER NEW ITEMS FROM TIME TO TIME, ITEMS ARE ALWAYS BEING ADDED SO DROP BY OFTEN. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “candydude204″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian Federation.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
These 1930’s American Optical Aviator Goggles are in perfect condition. The lenses are the minty glass color with no flaws. The leather padding is in perfect condition. The elastic band is just like new, the elastic is very flexible. The original box is perfect. The chromed frame is perfect. The item “Vintage 1930’s American Optical Aviator Goggles in Original Box” is in sale since Saturday, June 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “socalandi” and is located in La Jolla, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
Measures 5 wide by 1 3/4 tall. The front reads U. The round disc is flanked by a wing on each side. Has a black cotton mesh on the reverse side. Raised gold bullion wire machine embroidered on an OD green wool backing with a copper disc in the center. This wing is still enclosed in the original clear cellophane wrapper which is stapled on one end. Postal Service is causing. We are seeing local delays of 48 hours just to get from the local Post Office to the distribution center, 25 miles away. We track all items and insure them when deemed necessary due to value and always package them accordingly. Normally, we use First Class padded mailers. Sorry for the inconvenience. Items of antiquity are considered damaged goods, by such affects and thereby diminishes the value significantly. We will ask you, upon a return request, if the item was cleaned/repaired/modified.. If you do not see something, in the pictures, it will not be sent to you. Do not assume an accessory will be included just because you think it should be. Some items don’t come with clasps, fasteners or screw-post-nuts, unless pictured and/or stated in the ad. Some screw-post-nuts/fasteners/pins, due to their age, may not fully function. UV lights; are just one tool and do not confirm post WWII production. Any man made /artificial threads, cloth will glow under UV, pointing to post 1945 manufacture, however badged uniforms / cloth items that have been washed over the years with modern detergents might also display a’glow’, you need to acquaint yourself and judge the piece as a whole. The item “US Pre World War II AIR MAIL Pilot Gold Bullion Wire Aero Aviator Pilot Wing” is in sale since Saturday, October 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “mrirwin1″ and is located in Corona, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
Original Pre-WWII US Navy USMC Naval Aviator Pilot Wings – No Berries. Very nice original item. Construction in bronzed brass. No berries, safety barrel-latch, 180 degree pin. Likely USMC as it has a deep bronze finish. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers. The item “Original Pre-WWII US Navy USMC Naval Aviator Pilot Wings No Berries” is in sale since Wednesday, January 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jessca*2001″ and is located in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.
During the WWII, these type of helmets were part of the standard outfit of the German. They were worn by the flying personnel, fighter pilots and bomber flyers. The helmet is made of qualitative brown natural leather with cover inside. It has metal buttons, which are marked’Prym. Shows very little use, most wear can be seen at the top of the cap. Great condition for its age. Very faint lettering visible on chin strap must have been the crewmans name. The item “VINTAGE WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PILOT AVIATOR LEATHER FLIGHT HELMET CAP” is in sale since Thursday, February 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “swizz_gear” and is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany