Costa Posted February 10, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2018 just asking guys, is this ww2 and if so were these used post war?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted February 10, 2018 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2018 What appears to be lead mission stars are very strange when they were normally the same as the combat stars on campaign ribbons. Yes, this badge was also worn post-WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted February 10, 2018 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2018 IIRC,the Wings with no "berries" were the earlier version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 10, 2018 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2018 Looks like a nice mini wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted February 10, 2018 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2018 "What appears to be lead mission stars are very strange when they were normally the same as the combat stars on campaign ribbons. Yes, this badge was also worn post-WWII." I disagree whole-heartedly. The stars NORMALLY associated with these wings are gold and are smaller than standard campaign stars. In fact, I would be suspect of any badge with campaign starts instead of the smaller gold stars. The stars were likely added by a collector rather than earned. Costa- Your badge appears to be a nice, WWII vintage piece. I LOVE that frosted look on the front. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastersMate Posted February 11, 2018 Share #6 Posted February 11, 2018 In the FWIW department, some illustrations from USN sources regarding the combat air crew and naval aviator insignia. In particular the 'berries' on the insignia ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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