WWI to WWII USN bullion wings: examples and patterns

[navyman]

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Jason

[navyman]

Here is another FS wing this is on a US Public Health Service uniform.

 

 

 

Jason

[rustywings]

Here is another FS wing this is on a US Public Health Service uniform.

 

Jason

 

 

More great finds and nice additions Jason!

[John Cooper]

I love the bullion work! I must say I find Navy FS wings to be very attractive... they really standout.

 

Cheers

John

[navyman]

I love the bullion work! I must say I find Navy FS wings to be very attractive... they really standout.

 

Cheers

John

Thanks Guys,

Here's another one. These two jackets are named and dated to a USPHS man.

Bullion work is similar as the other one.

 

Jason

[Uniforms of the Day]

I just put this tunic (with these wings) in the 'for sale' section. It's a nice set with silver/gold bullion details.

[roadrunner]

Hello

This wing came along, but only for a short stay to visit, because I'm not a collector of wings.

 

HAVE FUN

Michael

[roadrunner]

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[V42]

Great looking bullion wings.

[bbmilitaria]

WWI bullion wings named to H.C. Hammond on a 1918 dated blouse. 3.5" and a fairly thick wing. Does anyone have any info on this pilot??

[bbmilitaria]

[PSO]

Are these ww2 era bullion wings? Any idea on age and value?

3" x 1 1/4"

 

[B-17Guy]

Thought I would add this thread to an already great pinned thread.

 

John

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/196085-naval-aviator-bullion-wing-badge-date/

 

[rustywings]

Coat worn by USN Commander Joseph M. Jayne with detailed padded bullion wings.

Cmdr. Jayne was Naval Aviator #9659 and received his wings on 4 Nov 1941, a month before Pearl Harbor and our entry into the war.

[rustywings]

Close up...

 

[CliffP]

Now that is a classic example of just how beautiful a wing badge can look!!

 

Please go to the head of the line.

 

Cliff

[Steve Brannan]

This is a Naval Aviators bullion wing that came off a January 1937 dated Aviation green coat for an Aviation Cadet, Scott Hawkins (Naval Aviator 5107) who won his wings 12 Feb 1937. The wings measure 93.5mm. I have another Aviation green coat with an identical wing worn by Robert M. Stanley, an Aviation Cadet ( NA 4967) who won his wings 3 Nov 1936, Stanley was later a test pilot for Bell and was the first American to fly a jet aircraft.

 

 

[KASTAUFFER]

I have Hawkins other jacket with the wings still on it. Here is the link .

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14862-1937-dated-naval-aviators-aviation-green-uniform/?hl=%2Bscott+%2Bhawkins

 

Kurt

[rustywings]

Now that is a classic example of just how beautiful a wing badge can look!!

 

Please go to the head of the line.

 

Cliff

 

The head of the line is getting crowded with these terrific examples which Steve and Kurt have added. Thank you Gents for making a good thread even better!

 

[rustywings]

Last weekend, I picked up this bullion Aviator wing at the Tempe Military Show. I normally associate bullion Aviator wings with three "XXX" style stars in the upper shield with WWII and later. This example is considerably different with two rolls of X's, totaling six stars, on an oversize wing which is very similar in design to a 1920's - 1930's style wing. Your opinions are most welcome...

[rustywings]

This shield and shoulders protrude significantly...which gives it a very three dimensional look.

[rustywings]

Another angle.

 

[rustywings]

The back...

 

[Costa]

for any body who is into jump wings-- on ebay now are several maker marked jump wings all pin back. just to let you know.

[navynambu]

Link:

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/jrwinphx/m.html?item=191558960198&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562