Unknown US WWII wing pattern - Do you know it?

[rathbonemuseum.com]

Hi,

 

Picked up this US WWII style pilot wing based on its interesting shoulder feather pattern. It has nicely detailed, layered feathers in the shoulder. I thought it was remniscient of the Bailey, Banks and Biddle pattern.

 

I compared it to early pre-war GEMSCO, WWII Josten, early N.S. Meyer, the 1930's "slick wing pattern", 1930's "cloud shoulder pattern" and others. I also compared to Blackinton and Kinney which have nice detailed shoulders but their wings are also finely detailed unlike this one.

 

So not final word. It's a fairly thick wing with come under catch. No sterling mark but certainly solid silver. Fine lines in the shield.

 

 

[rathbonemuseum.com]

Detail of shoulder

 

 

[rathbonemuseum.com]

Other wings I looked at from top

1. Unknown

2. Early GEMSCO

3. Early WWII Slick wing pattern

4. Josten

5. Noble

6. 1930s "cloud shoulder" pattern

[pfrost]

No idea but a nice interesting wing

[B-17Guy]

I have an identical wing to yours Tod, but I dont know the maker either.

 

John

[rathbonemuseum.com]

See, when you guys say no idea it gets interesting.

[5thwingmarty]

It looks almost like the 3" Dodge Liaison wing on Ron Burkey's flyingtigerantiques site. I have one but it is not hallmarked to Dodge like the one Ron sold.

[rathbonemuseum.com]

That's a brilliant example! But looking at all the feather shapes, especially the very round, spoon shaped lower feathers i don't think it's a match. As much as I would like to have a Dodge.

[pfrost]

Get a dremel tool and you can call I what you want!

[mghcal]

Great example with all of its frosted finish! This pattern has been one of my favorites for a long time. I've had three and all have been exquisitely made, they even finely polished the edges of these wings! Not even Luxenberg or Blackinton did that. They all have the same unique catch as well which I've never seen on another wing manufacturer. In my opinion they're definitely one of if not the best made ww2 era wing. Yours is the only one I've seen with all the original finish as well. Congrats.

[rathbonemuseum.com]

Thanks man!