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!
In good shape with minor wear. If you have any problems upon receiving your item, please contact me so that I can help. See pictures for details. Quarter in Picture for scale.
Very hard to find, authentic, Post WWI 1920’s/30’s Naval Aviator Wing – White Co. Excellent original, un-cleaned condition as shown. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve!
Original Pre-WWII US Navy Naval Aviator Pilot Wings Robbins Co. Very nice original item. Construction in gilt brass. Marked ROBBINS CO ATTLEBORO, concave back, pin-back fastener with safety-U-catch, pin opens to 45°. Excellent mint condition wings appear nearly unused. Produced by Robbins Co. On their own dies. These wings were likely made between 1934 and 1941, but in small quantities. Nice rare wing in very nice condition. Note: There are no berries, these are feathers. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII USMC Naval Aviator EGA Pilot Cap Wings Droop-Wing. Very nice original item. Construction in gilt bronze. Measures 1-1/2 in width. Pin-back fastener with C-catch. While certainly unofficial, they are period production and very rare. Droop-wing eagle so likely late 1920-early 1930s. 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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US Navy 1920′ – 1930’s Aviator Wings.
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!
ORIGINAL INTERWAR PERIOD UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS, 3 INCH FULL SIZE, PIN-BACK. 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!
1920’s US Navy Aviator Wings Pilots Wings Meyer.