Colonel Bob Posted August 8, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2008 Found this 2" pair of sterling wings in an estate sale this week. They have the pin back and are stamped AMICO Sterling. Are these an issue item or are they sweetheart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted August 9, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 9, 2008 Found this 2" pair of sterling wings in an estate sale this week. They have the pin back and are stamped AMICO Sterling. Are these an issue item or are they sweetheart? They are "shirt size" wings that were intended to wear on the shirt. BUT, it seems that many of these were given out or worn by sweethearts/wives/girlfriends/mothers etc. Nice pair of wings. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bob Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted August 9, 2008 They are "shirt size" wings that were intended to wear on the shirt. BUT, it seems that many of these were given out or worn by sweethearts/wives/girlfriends/mothers etc. Nice pair of wings. Patrick What does the S stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted August 9, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 9, 2008 Service pilot wings. Typically flew transport and cargo as well as ferrying duties; usually in a non-combat role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBS Posted August 9, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2008 Service pilot Pilots with civilian experience that might have been too old for regular AAF duty. They mostly ferried planes, flew cargo and acted as flight instructors. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bob Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted August 11, 2008 Service pilot Pilots with civilian experience that might have been too old for regular AAF duty. They mostly ferried planes, flew cargo and acted as flight instructors. Brent Thank you very much for taking the time to provide me this information. Best Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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