WWI to WWII USN bullion wings: examples and patterns

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Back of the Observer wing.

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WWII era bullion USN Navigator.

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Back of the Naval Aviation Observer - Navigator.

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WWII USN Aviator variation.

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The back.

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Kind of a neat WWII bullion variant.

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The back.

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No stars (XXX) in the upper shield. 1930's thru WWII style variant.

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The back.

[navyman]

ww2 era

 

 

Jason

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Nice wing Jason! Various bullions certainly age differently. The contrast in patina sure makes for very defined look.

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WWII US Navy Flight Surgeon wing.

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Back of the USN Flight Surgeon.

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WWII US Navy bullion Flight Surgeon wing.

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Comparison shot. Please post your bullion variations.

[John Cooper]

Wow more great additions to this wonderful thread. I have been wanting at least one example of a bullion navy wing but just have not pulled the trigger yet. This post and the fact I have a navy display case next to my desk begging to have some bullion wings.

 

Thanks Russ!

 

John

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I picked up a couple of unusual USN bullion Aviator wings at Bob Chatt's West Coast Militaria Show earlier this month and though I'd share them. Here's a WWII era wing sewn on gray cloth.

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The back.

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A WWII era example sewn directly onto tan cloth.

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The back.

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A 1930's bullion Aviator wing with some unique two-tone patina.

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Back of the 1930's bullion wing.

[navyman]

Two wings I pick up recently. I think ww2 era?

 

 

Jason

[so.mostyank]

Russ,

 

These two "drop dead gorgeous" beauties are screaming middle to late 1920s to me.

So if you ever wish to part with either one you now know who to contact.

 

Cliff

 

Pictured left to right is LCDRs Bruce G. Leighton, and Richard S. Byrd.

I AGREE WITH cLIFF THAT THESE 2 SETS ARE PROBABLY MID 20'S..GREAT WITH THE PHOTOS.

SO.MOSTYANK

[navyman]

WWII US Navy Flight Surgeon wing.

 

Pick these Flight Surgeon wings up today.

 

 

Jason