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ORIGINAL LATE 1920’S INTERWAR PERIOD UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS, 3 INCH FULL SIZE, PIN-BACK W/ OPEN “C” CATCH. 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!

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Original Springfield 1922 M2 Trigger Guard Assembly. Complete With Magazine Catch, floor plate and floor plate catch assembly in VG Condition. This is for Springfield 1903. 22lr Training Rifle Variant 2nd type. Our Company is a USMC Veteran Owned and Operated Company. NOTE: Installation of this part should be done only by those with competent gunsmith skills. This is your for your SAFETY. Please read all the “DETAILS” below to help avoid confusion and disappointment in the sale! I want to do it good and right. PLEASE READ THEM BEFOR PURCHASING. Give me an opportunity to make things right with you. I believe in KARMA and want it to be positive. DON’T ASK, I won’t change my mind. Wait for an invoice. Items are described to the very best of my ability. I never deliberately conceal damage or flaws as this is wrong and leads to bad Karma. If you just changed your mind, feel. You must contact me within thirty (30) days of receiving the item. With the nature of the problem and or concern so I can give you return instructions. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Hunting\Gun Parts\Rifle Parts”. The seller is “obasales” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Springfield
• For Gun Make: Springfield
• Type: Trigger Guard Assembly with Magazine Catch
• Gauge/Caliber: 22
• Color: Blue
• Model: Springfield 1922 M2
• Features: Standard
• Material: Steel
• For Gun Type: Rifle
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage: Yes

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