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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!

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  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

    8.3k
    posts

  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

  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.

    5.4k
    posts

  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). 

    1.2k
    posts

  5. HALLMARKS   (17,051 visits to this link)

    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. 

4,378 topics in this forum

  1. FAKE!, Fantasy & Reproduction Wing Examples 1 2 3 4 15

    By pconrad02,
    • 373 replies
    • 245.8k views
    • Threewood
    • Threewood

  2. IS THIS WING GOOD? Post your requests here! 1 2 3 4 53

    By John Cooper,
    • 1.3k replies
    • 241.7k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

  3. WWI-WWII US NAVAL AVIATOR ID BOOKS and CERTIFICATES - 1917-1944 1 2 3 4 5

    By KASTAUFFER,
    • 124 replies
    • 106.6k views
    • cwnorma
    • cwnorma

  4. Lucky Bastard Club Certificates 1 2 3

    By Paul S,
    • 58 replies
    • 25.8k views
    • TBMflyer
    • TBMflyer

  5. N.S. Meyer: Real vs. Reproduction, Maker marks, "Tells" 1 2 3 4 5

    By awmartin,
    • 123 replies
    • 23.1k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

  6. Boxed wings thread - add examples here 1 2 3

    By David B,
    • 73 replies
    • 20.6k views
    • cwnorma
    • cwnorma

  7. US Airship Pilot wings--a review

    By pfrost,
    • 21 replies
    • 15.8k views
    • haw68
    • haw68

  8. U.S. Army Aviation Flight Wings (not USAAF - post 1947) 1 2

    By triplecanopy,
    • 49 replies
    • 14.7k views
    • Tonomachi
    • Tonomachi

  9. Modern souvenir/airshow wings for reference 1 2 3

    By pfrost,
    • 68 replies
    • 13.9k views
    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • rathbonemuseum.com

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

    By rathbonemuseum.com,
    • 15 replies
    • 2.2k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

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

    By rathbonemuseum.com,
    • 8 replies
    • 652 views
    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • rathbonemuseum.com

  12. Pictures of wings and pretty girls 1 2 3 4 7

    By pfrost,
    • 160 replies
    • 132.6k views
    • FlyNavy02
    • FlyNavy02

  13. NAVAL AVIATOR CERTIFICATES 1937-1955 1 2 3

    By KASTAUFFER,
    • 64 replies
    • 43.6k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

  14. WWII Contracts and Regulations US NAVY COMBAT AIRCREW WINGS 1 2 3 4

    By KASTAUFFER,
    • 76 replies
    • 42.4k views
    • jam62
    • jam62

  15. Show your Sterling Wings 1 2 3 4 6

    By Banjo,
    • 128 replies
    • 25.5k views
    • IMPERIAL QUEST
    • IMPERIAL QUEST

  16. Bracelets Made from Wings 1 2 3 4 5

    By Paul S,
    • 123 replies
    • 24.7k views
    • Wharfmaster
    • Wharfmaster

  17. Sterling Command Pilot Wings Gemsco

    By ehrentitle,
    • 16 replies
    • 21.7k views
    • ehrentitle
    • ehrentitle

  18. Post your engraved wings! 1 2 3 4

    By John Cooper,
    • 78 replies
    • 20k views
    • ram957
    • ram957

  19. WWII USAAF Blue Backed Wings 1 2 3 4

    By claymore,
    • 81 replies
    • 19.9k views
    • INIMICUS
    • INIMICUS

  20. Unique WW1 Bley and Hornstein Wing 1 2 3 4

    By Croix de Guerre,
    • 84 replies
    • 17.7k views
    • John Cooper
    • John Cooper

  21. DUNCAN CAMPBELL Collection catalog online! 1 2 3

    By pconrad02,
    • 55 replies
    • 17k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

  22. Door Gunners' wing badge. 1 2 3

    By Sabrejet,
    • 66 replies
    • 16.5k views
    • P-E
    • P-E

  23. Lieutenant Frederick Fuller, Spherical Balloon Pilot grouping

    By daniel griffin,
    • 18 replies
    • 14.5k views
    • B-17Guy
    • B-17Guy

  24. U.S.A.F. Astronaut wings. 1 2 3

    By rustywings,
    • 54 replies
    • 14.1k views
    • willysmb44
    • willysmb44

  25. "Hap" Arnold wore wings made by Johnson Mfg. Company 1 2 3

    By CliffP,
    • 56 replies
    • 13.8k views
    • mtnman
    • mtnman

  26. Small and Smaller WWI era US Air Service wings 1 2 3 4 5

    By rustywings,
    • 122 replies
    • 13.6k views
    • 5thwingmarty
    • 5thwingmarty

  27. CBI Theater made Chinese and India wings 1 2 3 4

    By Jack's Son,
    • 87 replies
    • 13.2k views
    • B-17Guy
    • B-17Guy

  28. a couple of new WWI wings. 1 2 3

    By pfrost,
    • 63 replies
    • 12.4k views
    • John Cooper
    • John Cooper

  29. US Navy V-5 Aviator Cadet Wing 1 2

    By Gary Cain,
    • 29 replies
    • 12.1k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

  30. WW1 Dallas Pilot Wings: Real or Fake? 1 2 3

    By FieryPhantom,
    • 50 replies
    • 11.6k views
    • rathbonemuseum.com
    • rathbonemuseum.com

  31. AMERICANS WEARING ITALIAN WINGS-WWI? 1 2

    By BEAST,
    • 40 replies
    • 11.5k views
    • tomcatter
    • tomcatter

  32. Flight Engineer wings variation? Reproduction 1 2

    By flightmac,
    • 34 replies
    • 11.1k views
    • bulldog06
    • bulldog06

  33. Confused - Are these NS Meyer Wings Good, or Not?

    By Military-Memorabilia,
    • 18 replies
    • 10.9k views
    • pfrost
    • pfrost

  34. Civilian pilot instructor wings 1 2

    By pfrost,
    • 35 replies
    • 10.5k views
    • Wailuna
    • Wailuna

  35. Your favorite/the rarest/the nicest wings you've ever seen: 1 2 3

    By dg0223,
    • 55 replies
    • 9.7k views
    • cthomas
    • cthomas

  36. Background trimmings (ovals) question 1 2

    By Sabrejet,
    • 31 replies
    • 9.7k views
    • seanmc1114
    • seanmc1114

  37. Homrighous of Memphis, TN WW1 Wing 1 2

    By bschwartz,
    • 36 replies
    • 9.6k views
    • Bull Moose
    • Bull Moose

  38. WWII Green Banana Wings 1 2

    By bbmilitaria,
    • 37 replies
    • 9.6k views
    • ponyradish
    • ponyradish

  39. WWII NAVAL AVIATOR WINGS , ID BOOKS , RINGS

    By KASTAUFFER,
    • 15 replies
    • 9.5k views
    • KASTAUFFER
    • KASTAUFFER

  40. Small USN Aviator wings 1 2

    By rustywings,
    • 43 replies
    • 9.5k views
    • Scott C.
    • Scott C.

  41. Amount of value reduction for "cleaning" sterling wings? 1 2

    By jetteraf,
    • 47 replies
    • 9.5k views
    • Kadet
    • Kadet

  42. UAS Wings 1 2

    By Bluehawk,
    • 32 replies
    • 9.5k views
    • USAFnav
    • USAFnav

  43. Some of mY Air Corps/Air Force wings 1 2 3

    By USMCRECON,
    • 66 replies
    • 9.5k views
    • USMCRECON
    • USMCRECON

  44. M-1919 Direct Embroidered 1920s style pilot wings 1 2 3

    By hawk3370,
    • 51 replies
    • 9.4k views
    • John Cooper
    • John Cooper

  45. Photos Portraits of Pilots wearing WWI Wings 1 2 3

    By Croix de Guerre,
    • 50 replies
    • 9.3k views
    • John Cooper
    • John Cooper

  46. Aero Club of America wing badge -&- Aviation Medal of Merit to LTC Arthur Read Christie 1 2

    By CliffP,
    • 26 replies
    • 9.2k views
    • rustywings
    • rustywings

  47. WWII Navy Pilot WIng Minis

    By Brig,
    • 16 replies
    • 9.1k views
    • TLeo
    • TLeo

  48. British Pilots graduating with American wings...Maxwell Field, AL 1 2

    By rustywings,
    • 47 replies
    • 8.9k views
    • Kropotkin
    • Kropotkin

  49. A comparison of WWI wings 1 2

    By pfrost,
    • 36 replies
    • 8.8k views
    • The Rooster
    • The Rooster

  50. China Burma India Theater Earliest Theater Made Wings 1 2

    By mtnman,
    • 39 replies
    • 8.8k views
    • GAZOO
    • GAZOO
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