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WING BADGES

This section is for the display and discussion of U.S. military related wing badges. So, if you are a wing collector, then step inside!

Subforums

  1. AIRBORNE, GLIDER TROOPS, PARATROOP JUMP WINGS AND BADGES

    A dedicated space to post your jump wings, parachute wings, air assault badges, glider rider wings, insignia and corresponding research

    • 8.6k posts
    mndoss
    Jump Wing Question (WWII 99th ID & 11th ABN Vet)
    mndoss,

  2. MEDICAL WING BADGES

    For discussions about any Medical-related wing badges. That includes Flight Surgeon wings, Flight Nurse wings, and any other US Medical wing badge you'd like to discuss from any of the US Armed Forces branches.

    • 1.1k posts
    medalnet
    Post Your Medical Wings!
    medalnet,

  3. WING MANUFACTURERS: PATTERNS, EXAMPLES & COMPANY HISTORIES

    A dedicated space to learn and share research about US wing manufacturers, the known patterns of certain makers and examples. *Threads are listed in alphabetical order.

    • 5.6k posts
    5thwingmarty
    CAA/WTS/CPT/Flight Schools - Reference Thread
    5thwingmarty,

  4. WOMEN FLYING SERVICES WING BADGES: WAFS, WASPS

    A dedicated space for flight qualification badges awarded for Female specific flying services including WAFS, WASPS. (Flight nurses are in Medical Wings). 

    • 1.1k posts
    5thwingmarty
    National Association of Air Force (NAAFW) Women Wing
    5thwingmarty,

  5. HALLMARKS

    This section includes photographic illustrations and/or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia, including wing badges. 

    24,911 visits to this link

  1. IS THIS WING GOOD? Post your requests here!

    John Cooper,
    • 1.6k replies
    • 307.2k views
    Insigina Hunter
    Insigina Hunter

  2. US Airship Pilot wings--a review

    pfrost,
    • 25 replies
    • 23.6k views
    Salvage Sailor
    Salvage Sailor

  3. The Common Unmarked Graduation Wing pattern mystery solved: Made by Robbins

    rathbonemuseum.com,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.8k views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  4. Lucky Bastard Club Certificates

    Paul S,
    • 65 replies
    • 31.6k views
    WWIIinterviews
    WWIIinterviews

  5. WWI-WWII US NAVAL AVIATOR ID BOOKS and CERTIFICATES - 1917-1944

    KASTAUFFER,
    • 128 replies
    • 112.7k views
    KASTAUFFER
    KASTAUFFER

  6. Tribute to the US pilots of the RAF Ferry/Transport Command

    mtnman,
    • 58 replies
    • 12.8k views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  7. N.S. Meyer: Real vs. Reproduction, Maker marks, "Tells"

    awmartin,
    • 130 replies
    • 33.2k views
    DannyJ
    DannyJ

  8. FAKE!, Fantasy & Reproduction Wing Examples

    pconrad02,
    • 374 replies
    • 262.1k views
    Flightwings
    Flightwings

  9. FOR WING REFERENCE: US Military Wing Books, Sources, Sites

    rathbonemuseum.com,
    • 17 replies
    • 5.1k views
    Tolzer
    Tolzer

  10. U.S. Army Aviation Flight Wings (not USAAF - post 1947)

    triplecanopy,
    • 50 replies
    • 26.2k views
    Haze99
    Haze99

  11. BOXED WINGS - Post your examples here

    David B,
    • 128 replies
    • 38k views
    cwnorma
    cwnorma

  12. Modern souvenir/airshow wings for reference

    pfrost,
    • 68 replies
    • 17.3k views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  13. "Double-Winged" Captain Wallace Myron ("Gotch") Dillon

    Salvage Sailor,
    • 1 reply
    • 49 views
    manayunkman
    manayunkman

  14. WWI Tiffany Pilot wing opinions.

    David B,
    • 4 replies
    • 144 views
    David B
    David B

  15. Customized pilot wings.

    Kilroy56,
    • 2 replies
    • 84 views
    Kilroy56
    Kilroy56

  16. Interesting Robbins pattern closed fluke Naval Aviator Wing sold by Nanco

    Flightwings,
    • 7 replies
    • 272 views
    Flightwings
    Flightwings

  17. Military Aeronauts

    kiaiokalewa,
    • 1 reply
    • 129 views
    kiaiokalewa
    kiaiokalewa

  18. Can you help me

    JLSP,
    • 4 replies
    • 225 views
    Kilroy56
    Kilroy56

  19. WWI Robbins large batwing residue on reverse?

    Flightwings,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.1k views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  20. WWI Robbins one piece wing screw post nuts

    Flightwings,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Flightwings
    Flightwings

  21. A Second Smilo Pattern?

    rathbonemuseum.com,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views
    Badge collector
    Badge collector

  22. Early Pilot Wing Identification.

    Pudgy (V),
    • 9 replies
    • 433 views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  23. The Wings worn by the Wings of Oldsmobile

    manayunkman,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Justinalgarin92
    Justinalgarin92

  24. Jump Wings, No markings, just Sterling

    PortHuronJohn,
    • 3 replies
    • 220 views
    PortHuronJohn
    PortHuronJohn

  25. Named/engraved WW2 USN Aviator wings.........

    Flightpath,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.8k views
    R Leonard
    R Leonard

  26. World War One Weekly Wing #22 - Robbins Co. of Attleboro, MA

    cwnorma,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.3k views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  27. Need help identifying hallmarks

    Threewood,
    • 5 replies
    • 400 views
    Threewood
    Threewood

  28. Chinese Wings worn by US Pilot, CBI Theatre

    digi-shots,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.3k views
    GAZOO
    GAZOO

  29. World War One Weekly Wing #43 - American-Made, Unknown Maker

    cwnorma,
    • 9 replies
    • 924 views
    pfrost
    pfrost

  30. Air Transport Command (ATC) radio operator half-wing badge for your review

    bigred1,
    • 7 replies
    • 623 views
    B-17Guy
    B-17Guy

  31. LIEUTENANT GENERAL DELOS CARLETON EMMONS

    Salvage Sailor,
    • 1 reply
    • 252 views
    Scott C.
    Scott C.

  32. INSTANT WINGS COLLECTION OR TRASH???

    kiaiokalewa,
    • 18 replies
    • 1.1k views
    doyler
    doyler

  33. Any Ideas on These Wings? Foreign, Sweetheart, Military? Thanks.

    mds308,
    • 3 replies
    • 611 views
    Bull Moose
    Bull Moose

  34. Named Aviator grouping

    M1M1,
    • 4 replies
    • 794 views
    B-17Guy
    B-17Guy

  35. WW1 Bullion Wings

    Phroger46,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views
    kaiserdigs
    kaiserdigs

  36. Bullion flight wings

    KilroyWasHere,
    • 2 replies
    • 599 views
    KilroyWasHere
    KilroyWasHere

  37. MEYER WING PATTERNS

    jeff41st,
    • 35 replies
    • 9.3k views
    rathbonemuseum.com
    rathbonemuseum.com

  38. H&H IMPERIAL QUESTION

    Costa,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.8k views
    Josh B.
    Josh B.

  39. [LC] 1940s ROCAF Officer Uniform Grouping - N.S. Meyer Wings

    henrygatech1,
    • 3 replies
    • 595 views
    Castle_Keep
    Castle_Keep

  40. Unusual Bomber Wings?

    Yankee John,
    • 5 replies
    • 604 views
    pfrost
    pfrost

  41. Weekly World War One Wing #2 - E.A. Dreher and Sons

    cwnorma,
    • 19 replies
    • 4.3k views
    guerrap
    guerrap

  42. LGB 10k gold Naval Aviator Wings with Diamonds (small size)

    Jakeman664,
    • 3 replies
    • 748 views
    ge999
    ge999

  43. Snowflake Naval Aviator Wing - Prewar?

    Yankee John,
    • 2 replies
    • 461 views
    Yankee John
    Yankee John

  44. Meyer pre-war pattern Aviator Wing: Midway Vet.

    B-17Guy,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.5k views
    B-17Guy
    B-17Guy

  45. WWII Contracts and Regulations US NAVY COMBAT AIRCREW WINGS

    KASTAUFFER,
    • 77 replies
    • 48.2k views
    KASTAUFFER
    KASTAUFFER

  46. G.A.A.B. Enamel and Sterling Propeller Pin

    flyingfortress,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.7k views
    5thwingmarty
    5thwingmarty

  47. Wings Medal ID Help Please

    Wade16,
    • 3 replies
    • 637 views
    Wade16
    Wade16

  48. Smilo AAF Cadet Cap Badge help

    5thwingmarty,
    • 1 reply
    • 544 views
    5thwingmarty
    5thwingmarty

  49. Is There Any Chance These Are Genuine?

    Wade16,
    • 3 replies
    • 694 views
    pfrost
    pfrost

  50. Unknown wing

    M1M1,
    • 5 replies
    • 790 views
    M1M1
    M1M1

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