WING MANUFACTURERS: PATTERNS, EXAMPLES & COMPANY HISTORIES

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1. 1919-1941 Interwar Period vintage pilot wings: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 8

   By pfrost, June 24, 2009
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   • Scott C.
   • January 10

2. Airship Pilot wing badge die: Airship wing examples and patterns 1 2 3

   By CliffP, February 5, 2009
   • 66 replies
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   • rathbonemuseum.com
   • October 6, 2022

3. Bombing Military Aviator (BMA) badge of 1918-1919 1 2 3 4 5

   By cthomas, March 23, 2009
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   • rathbonemuseum.com
   • August 15, 2024

4. CAA/WTS/CPT/Flight Schools - Reference Thread 1 2 3 4 19

   By rustywings, March 26, 2010
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   • rathbonemuseum.com
   • November 13, 2025

5. First Naval Aviator wing pattern

   By CliffP, January 22, 2021
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   • KASTAUFFER
   • January 26, 2021

6. The Original First US Military Aviators - Reference Thread 1 2 3 4 13

   By Paul S, November 9, 2008
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   • 5thwingmarty
   • March 18

7. US Navy silver wings discussion - Naval Observer 1922 regulations 1 2 3

   By drmessimer, October 15, 2009
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   • rathbonemuseum.com
   • September 11, 2023

8. WW1 Aviation Jeweler, Manufacturer, Retailer Related Advertisements & Catalogs 1 2

   By cwnorma, July 12, 2015
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   • pfrost
   • October 5, 2025

9. WW1 Bullion Wings: patterns and examples 1 2 3 4 13

   By Baker502, October 16, 2008
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   • pfrost
   • February 17

10. WW1 Navy Airship Wings - First pattern made in England I.D.

    By Guest paul_hermitage, March 22, 2013
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    • bschwartz
    • August 8, 2022

11. WWI to WWII USN bullion wings: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 6

    By rustywings, March 13, 2011
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    • pfrost
    • October 25, 2023

12. WWI Wings: examples and patterns - Chris Norman WWI Reference Thread

    By rathbonemuseum.com, July 7, 2021
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • July 7, 2021

13. 1919 Adams Wing - Regulations and patterns

    By cwnorma, January 17, 2021
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • December 3, 2022

14. A.E. Co or American Emblem Co of Utica, NY: company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, August 11, 2022
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    • River Rat 1
    • November 22, 2025

15. A.E. Co or American Emblem Co of Utica, NY: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 5

    By sgtdorango, October 22, 2008
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    • Threewood
    • August 3, 2025

16. AMCRAFT or American Metal Crafts Co: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 8

    By graham, May 24, 2010
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    • Scarecrow
    • February 26, 2025

17. AMICO or America Insignia Co: company history

    By 5thwingmarty, December 26, 2022
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • August 16, 2025

18. AMICO or America Insignia Co: examples and patterns

    By rathbonemuseum.com, July 23, 2022
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    • Threewood
    • October 3, 2025

19. Angus & Coote of Sydney, AUS: company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, May 25, 2023
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • May 25, 2023

20. Angus & Coote of Sydney, AUS: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 7

    By B-17Guy, September 9, 2010
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    • Flightwings
    • December 30, 2025

21. Attleboro MA Wing/Insignia Makers - Then & Now

    By Scarecrow, July 14, 2025
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • July 16, 2025

22. Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, PA: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 5

    By cwnorma, April 12, 2008
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    • ram957
    • January 20

23. Bell Trading Post of Albuquerque, NM: company history 1 2

    By rathbonemuseum.com, September 26, 2020
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    • Dr. DPN
    • April 22, 2025

24. Bell Trading Post of Albuquerque, NM: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 6

    By Tinman, June 22, 2012
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • December 14, 2024

25. Beverlycraft or Beverly Craft of Beverly Hills, CA: company history 1 2

    By rathbonemuseum.com, April 15, 2014
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • January 15, 2021

26. Beverlycraft or Beverly Craft of Beverly Hills, CA: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 7

    By pfrost, October 26, 2008
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    • katieony
    • March 8

27. Blackinton (V.H. Blackinton) Co of Attleboro, MA: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 9

    By Senator57, February 23, 2008
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • December 26, 2023

28. Blancard & Co. / Thomas Mountford - Safety Catch (so-called Tiffany catch)

    By guerrap, April 1, 2020
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • August 8, 2020

29. C.C. Moseley engraved instructor wings - research thread 1 2

    By pfrost, October 8, 2020
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • February 5

30. Deco pattern, Tri-Tiered or Tri-level 1939-1940 Wing - Amcraft? Orber? 1 2 3 4 6

    By mtnman, May 30, 2015
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    • pfrost
    • April 27, 2025

31. Dieges & Clust of New York, NY: examples and patterns 1 2 3

    By John Cooper, October 26, 2009
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    • 5thwingmarty
    • March 23, 2025

32. Dieges & Clust: company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, March 23, 2025
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    • OSS1944
    • March 23, 2025

33. Dondereo, A. H. Dondero of Washington D.C.: Company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, April 30, 2023
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • July 15, 2024

34. Dondereo, A. H. Dondero of Washington D.C.: Examples and patterns 1 2 3

    By militarymodels, February 24, 2011
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    • 5thwingmarty
    • June 11, 2024

35. GEMSCO (General Embroidery and Military Supply Co) of New York, NY: examples and patterns

    By wartimecollectables.com, November 1, 2015
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    • Josh B.
    • December 16, 2025

36. Gustave Fox Co of Cincinnati, OH: examples and patterns 1 2 3

    By manayunkman, September 8, 2012
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    • sellers61
    • October 28, 2025

37. H.C. Homrighous of Memphis, TN: examples and patterns 1 2

    By cwnorma, February 14, 2021
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • November 13, 2025

38. Jenkel Jewelers: examples and patterns

    By GeneralLucas, March 17, 2012
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    • 5thwingmarty
    • July 24, 2022

39. Jessop Jewelers of San Diego, CA: examples and patterns 1 2

    By Steve Brannan, April 30, 2014
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    • B-17Guy
    • April 22, 2023

40. Jessop Jewelers of San Diego, CA: Company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, April 30, 2023
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • April 30, 2023

41. Josten of Owatonna, MN: company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, August 12, 2022
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • August 12, 2022

42. Josten of Owatonna, MN: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 5

    By DMD, October 28, 2008
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    • 5thwingmarty
    • May 9, 2025

43. K.G. Luke of Melbourne, AUS: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4

    By B-17Guy, June 21, 2013
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • June 8, 2024

44. Kinney Company of Providence, RI: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 7

    By Sabrejet, April 25, 2010
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    • Threewood
    • November 8, 2025

45. Kirchenbauer of Newark NJ: examples and patterns 1 2

    By Belleauwood, April 3, 2009
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    • warguy
    • February 26, 2025

46. L.G. Balfour (LGB) Patterns and Examples

    By Threewood, September 24, 2025
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    • Threewood
    • December 8, 2025

47. Luxenberg of NY, NY: company history

    By pfrost, August 26, 2021
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    • Insigina Hunter
    • October 29, 2021

48. Luxenberg of NY, NY: examples and patterns 1 2 3 4 12

    By pconrad02, February 22, 2007
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    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • December 9, 2024

49. Mecklenborg & Gerhardt, MG, of Cincinnati, OH: examples and patterns

    By Costa, January 22, 2015
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    • Scott C.
    • January 2, 2025

50. Moody Bros. of Los Angeles, CA: company history

    By rathbonemuseum.com, December 3, 2025
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    • GWS
    • December 4, 2025