Five Silver Wings

[seebee1]

I have the opportunity to buy these five broach-fastened Wings, Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Gunner and Air-Crew. All are heavy Silver and marked "Sterling" on the back. I would like to know their age and if possible who manufactured them. Many thanks, Clive.

[seebee1]

Image of reverse

[firefighter]

I don't know the manufacture but the Navigator and Bombardier look to have been made by the same company, just different front pieces.not a wing expert but they look nice.

[John Cooper]

Nice wings... start your forum research with the following thread.

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72811&pid=528888&mode=threaded&start=

 

Then maybe search the term GEMSCRAFT.

 

Cheers

John

[Sabrejet]

"Five sil-ver wings......four calling birds....three French hens...tw-oo turtle doves (all together now!)...and a part-ridge in a pear tree!"

 

(Well....it is almost Christmas, isn't it?! )

[seebee1]

Many thanks John for the interesting link. There seem to be a lot of variations and different patterns, a study all in its own right. I have not bought any Wings in over 20 years and have forgotten most information that I knew at the time. Good comment Sabrejet, Christmas Greetings.