mmerc20 Posted July 31, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2008 Could someone please enlighten me...what is this? It's about 2 1/2 inches across (just a guess, don't have a ruler). It's unmarked and the propeller and harp is attached to the wings by the center stud. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted July 31, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2008 Likely a USAAF flight cadet band hat insignia. I think that the marching band for the cadet band would likely have worn this type of device. I dont think it is official, but I have seen one or two around. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted August 1, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2008 I think this is the USAF Band insignia -- not necessarily cadet band. Given the color, I suspec it it not all that old. g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerc20 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted August 1, 2008 I would have figured it was WWII since it was in a lot of many WWII wings and badges. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted August 1, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2008 Is the piece marked sterling any where on the back.Sure looks like a WW2 cap badge.Has the patina sterling gets.Most of the newer stuf from the last ten years or so has that dura chrome look.The two small clutches on the back are the faces smoth or dimipled.Again not a big concern as these get replaced.Just curious and thanks for posting. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerc20 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted August 1, 2008 There are no markings whatsoever. However, when removing the propeller the metal is not as tarnished and appears to be sterling to me. Were there wings during WWII that were not made of sterling? I have a few that look like they were plated as well as some mechanic badges that looked like they were made of pewter. Perhaps I will make a seperate posting of those. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted August 1, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 1, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerc20 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted August 1, 2008 well I'll be darn. Thanks. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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