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Original Pre-WWII French Air Force Pilot Badge. Excellent example 1930s French Air Service pilot’s badge made in stamped brass in three pieces, silvered and fire gilt. Measures 57mm across the wings. Two loops on reverse with a bar fastener. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.

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RARE ORIGINAL PRE – WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES BALLOON PILOT WINGS, 3-1/4 INCH SIZE, PIN-BACK. The Balloon Pilot Badge is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces which was issued during the First and Second World Wars. The badge was issued by both the United States Army and the U. Air Force, with the Navy equivalent known as the Dirigible Pilot Badge. Originally known as the Aeronaut Badge, the Balloon Pilot Badge was created in 1918 and awarded to pilots of military observation balloons. The badge consisted of a balloon centered on a standard Pilot’s Badge and was issued in two degrees. The senior degree of the Aeronaut Badge was denoted by a star centered above the winged balloon. The Aeronaut Badge was awarded under the authority of the United States Army Air Service and the United States Army Air Corps until the mid-1930s. The badge was then redesignated the Balloon Pilot Badge and, during the Second World War (WWII), was issued by the Army Air Forces. Like its predecessor, the Balloon Pilot Badge was issued in junior and senior degrees. The Army Air Forces also issued a Balloon Observer Badge for those who served as co-pilots and support crew on board military balloon craft. Due to the aircraft technology advances of the 1940s, balloon aeronautics became militarily obsolete by the 1950s. At that time, the United States Air Force discontinued the Balloon Pilot Badge; however, the basic version of the badge is still issued by the U. Air Force Auxiliary’s Civil Air Patrol. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!

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Original 1920s US Navy Naval Aviator Pilot Wings Cap Badge Robbins Co. Very nice original item. Construction in gilt brass. Measures 1-1/2 in width. Pin-back fastener with a 45° pin and U-catch. Marked on each wing 1/30 10K GF (Gold Filled) and the early triple hallmark for. Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.

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Original Pre WWII US Navy Naval Aviator Enlisted Pilot Wings Sterling NS Meyer. United States Navy Aviator Pilot Badge WWII sterling silver emblem pin. Good used condition with little to no signs of wear. Great vintage patina present. Stamped on the back N. Meyer Inc New York Sterling. This is the older style without the berries commonly used in the 1920’s to 1940’s Acid tests positive for sterling silver. Pin measures 1/2 of an inch tall and 1 and 3/8ths of an inch wide. Good uséd condition with little to no signs of wear. This is the older style without the berries commonly uséd in the 1920’s to 1940’s. Acid tests positive for sterling silver. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. Paying via Direct Deposit. No additional information at this time. You might also like. Antique cut crystal black and white beaded necklace with sterling clasp. Cloisonne Rose quartz amazonite turqouise sterling silver beaded necklace. Lizard sterling silver artisan tribal lizard reptile vintage sterling silver nec. Deep Blue long Labradorite vintage sterling silver pendant necklace.

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ORIGINAL 1920’S – 1930’S UNITED STATES NAVAL AVIATOR WINGS INSIGNIA, 2-3/4 INCH SIZE BADGE, PIN-BACK W/ LOCKING CATCH. A naval aviator is a commissioned officer or warrant officer qualified as a crewed aircraft pilot in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps. United States Coast Guard crewed aircraft pilots are officially designated as “Coast Guard aviators”, although they complete the same undergraduate flight training as Navy and Marine Corps crewed aircraft pilots, and are awarded the same aviation breast insignia. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!

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Original Post-WWI USAAF Sterling Pilot Wing Tie Clip. Very nice original US Army Air Force item. A sterling (marked and tested) late WWI/early 1920s wing in the later war style with a 14kt gold (tested) US affixed to the shield. Measures 1=1/2 across the wings. Likely an early cap badge wing converted into a tie-clip by a veteran, as the tie-clip is not sterling and a later design. Overall a very nice piece. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.

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Original Pre-WWII French Air Force Pilot Badge. Excellent example 1930s French Air Service pilot’s badge made in stamped brass in three pieces, silvered and fire gilt. Measures 57mm across the wings. Two loops on reverse with a bar fastener. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.

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Original 1920s US Army Air Corps Pilot 14K Gold Mess Dress Wings. Very nice original item. Construction in 14k gold and measures 2 in width, Shreve style wing. Marked 14K on clasp top, has a 45° pin-back fastener with Tiffany clasp. Worn on mess dress uniform. Weights 4.00 grams. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.

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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 1920’S INTERWAR PERIOD UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS, 3 INCH FULL SIZE, PIN-BACK. WEIGHT: 24 GRAMS UNMARKED STERLING. 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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