Allan H. Posted February 10, 2007 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2007 Here is an unusual wing. A Meyer made Aerial Gunner that is plated in gold rather than with a silver finish. Any ideas on this one? Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILRAIL2 Posted February 10, 2007 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2007 maybe from a gay gunner( HA ), good to talk to you last night...later old buddy... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted February 10, 2007 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2007 Here is an unusual wing. A Meyer made Aerial Gunner that is plated in gold rather than with a silver finish.Any ideas on this one? Allan What are the dimensions? I have a pair of gold pilot's wings that I am trying to determine if they are sweetheart or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted February 10, 2007 What are the dimensions? I have a pair of gold pilot's wings that I am trying to determine if they are sweetheart or what. Beast, The wing is a 3" size, and looks like a standard pair of wings although the feathering looks more "deco" than the issue stuff. It is well marked on the back. I don't think it is sweetheart, but I guess it could be. Any others? Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 10, 2007 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2007 I have heard rumor that in Italy some of the squadrons there had gold wings locally made and presented them to crews that had completed 50 missions without loss. Just a rumor, but... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted February 10, 2007 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2007 I got this wing with a 8th AF vet's items and I always wondered about it. It is gold bullion on the blue'combat' patch. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted February 10, 2007 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2007 What are the dimensions? I have a pair of gold pilot's wings that I am trying to determine if they are sweetheart or what. Here is the link to my gold pilot's wings: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=1299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted February 11, 2007 Share #8 Posted February 11, 2007 Allan - is it possible to have you post a higher res photo of the obverse and reverse. The current photo is very hard to make out. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted February 11, 2007 John, I wish I could give you a better shot of the wing, but that is about as detailed as I could get it. While digging through "crap," I found a similar navigator's wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted February 12, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 12, 2007 I guess it is just one of those interesting finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted February 12, 2007 Share #11 Posted February 12, 2007 My two cents, but I think the gold gunner are sweatheart wings, the gold pilot could either be a sweatheart piece or an instuctor's hat wing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Sgt CES Posted June 12, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2012 If I remember right did not the US Air Force wear gold insignia when they first broke off from the US Army in the late 1940's. I have some gold color Air Force buttons that came off a World War dated Officer's uniform that was badly mothed. Any ideas ? Blue Skies Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted June 12, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2012 If I remember right did not the US Air Force wear gold insignia when they first broke off from the US Army in the late 1940's... Yes, I've seen collar branch of service, prop & wings insignia, buttons and hat/cap badges in brass/gold color if memory serves... but not any gold wings before seeing this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Sgt CES Posted June 13, 2012 Share #14 Posted June 13, 2012 Gold US Air Force Button from mothed World War Two Uniform. If I remember right the gold was in use for less then a year after the break from the US Army in 1947. Does anyone have any other input ? Blue Skies Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted June 13, 2012 Share #15 Posted June 13, 2012 Gold US Air Force Button from mothed World War Two Uniform. If I remember right the gold was in use for less then a year after the break from the US Army in 1947. Does anyone have any other input ? Blue Skies Mark These look like wings made by Russell Uniform Co. They made a variety of wings, including a Venezuelan pilot wing using this pattern in gold or gilt metal. I suspect that someone used this as a base and added the appropriate center to make up a gunner or navigator wing. With out better pictures, it is hard to tell if this is a vintage WWII style prototype or a fantasy piece. I suspect that it is a fantasy piece based on a new strike off of a Russell Uniform Co made wing. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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