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Swooped in and this Meyer labeled bullion USN aviator is what I picked up!


The Rooster
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:) Well, I paid more than I wanted to for these but to me they are worth every penny.

Im thinking Pre war in excellent condition and a meyer hallmark too!

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I really like these but opinions are always welcome.

I have a fledgling Navy collection and a very small navy bullion collection going.

I really like the Navy bullions.

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Im going with pre ww2 as I dont believe they used the foil in the wings during the war. Could be wrong.
Could be after the war?

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  • 3 weeks later...

I thought I'd give out a warning to anyone buying navy Bullion wings.

The images above suggest a wing that still retains most of its gold color.

I am still happy with these wings but....... I have been the victim of Photoshop.

The wings that are shown here are actually about 50% more darkened

with tarnish that the doctored photos implied.

 

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Rooster, that's a beautiful bullion Aviator example! Thank you for sharing your images and info with us.

 

Here's an old thread which might offer some clues and opinions about the age of your gilt foil and bullion Aviator wing...

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/103919-wwi-to-wwii-usn-bullion-wings/?hl=%2Bbullion+%2Bnavy+%2Bwings&do=findComment&comment=772662

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Rooster, that's a beautiful bullion Aviator example! Thank you for sharing your images and info with us.

 

Here's an old thread which might offer some clues and opinions about the age of your gilt foil and bullion Aviator wing...

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/103919-wwi-to-wwii-usn-bullion-wings/?hl=%2Bbullion+%2Bnavy+%2Bwings&do=findComment&comment=772662

Thank you kindly.

Here is the true color of this Bullion wing. Got to watch out for those Photoshop users.

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