agate hunter Posted July 3, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2013 Hey guys. Don't know much about pilot wings, so don't know if these ones are foreign made, or what. They don't look too well made, as the upper part of the right wing has a longer lip on it than the other side, as noted in the 3rd picture. The wings almost look stamped. They measure 3.25 inches. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 3, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2013 I can't figure I'd they are British, or CIB. Can we see the clasp from a better angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted July 3, 2013 here's a better pic of the clasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 3, 2013 Share #4 Posted July 3, 2013 The wing back appears to have pin placement marks on it, which would seemed to be US made. The hing looks British, as does the clasp, this is why I am thinking British or CBI, WWII vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingcommander Posted July 3, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 3, 2013 Looks like a Ludlow made Pilot to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted July 4, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 4, 2013 The wing back appears to have pin placement marks on it, which would seemed to be US made. The hing looks British, as does the clasp, this is why I am thinking British or CBI, WWII vintage. Not sure if they are placment marks or actually the location of the original fittings... Any way to see some macro shots of the obverse\reverse? There is some softness to the details in these photos. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted July 10, 2013 Here are some close up pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted July 10, 2013 more: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted July 11, 2013 These wings are now for sale: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/181887-wwii-pilot-wings-for-sale-foreign-made-pinback-ludlow-or-cbi/?p=1398556 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militarymodels Posted July 12, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 12, 2013 IMHO, these are cast wings. Probably theater made is my best guess. Regards, Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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