Art Posted October 24, 2015 Share #251 Posted October 24, 2015 mini size (about 1-3/8" wide) sweetheart wings? HH hallmark & H24N on back. Pins are about 1/4" long. Air Crew, 2" wide, marked AMICO and STERLING on back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted October 24, 2015 Share #252 Posted October 24, 2015 All of these look good to me. I would gladly put them in my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted October 24, 2015 Share #253 Posted October 24, 2015 Hi Art, The full-size H-H wing is the correct WW2 pattern with what appears to be period hardware but the finish almost looks anodised and I do not recall seeing such a large "STER 1/20 10K" stamping on WW2 vintage H-H badges before. The top section of the shield also looks totally smooth whereas it should imo be pebbled (very fine sandpaper appearance). Maybe an effect of the imaging? I'm left wondering if this is post-WW2 or altered though. The mini is nice but the H24N marking dates it as well post WW2. The Amico AirCrew is a nice WW2 vintage example imo. Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 24, 2015 Share #254 Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks for the replies. On the larger wings, the top of the shield is pebbled like fine sand paper (it just doesn't show in the photos). Would the mini's probably be 60's - 70's vintage? (or later?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted October 24, 2015 Share #255 Posted October 24, 2015 minis 1960's.. others WW2. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian from Columbus Posted November 20, 2015 Share #256 Posted November 20, 2015 I purchased these at a show last month and was fairly confident all was well. They were reported to have come out of an old collection and advertised as WWII flight surgeon wings by Vanguard. Now that I am entering them into my database, I cannot find anything similar to them. So of course, I am concerned. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian from Columbus Posted November 20, 2015 Share #257 Posted November 20, 2015 Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian from Columbus Posted November 20, 2015 Share #258 Posted November 20, 2015 Vanguard mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 20, 2015 Share #259 Posted November 20, 2015 I don't doubt their authenticity as genuine issue wings...but the use of alpha-numeric codes by insignia manufacturers is a post 50s thing. Thus Vanguard insignia is marked 1-V and Denmark's D22 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted November 20, 2015 Share #260 Posted November 20, 2015 I agree - WWII "PATTERN" - 1950's wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaker Posted December 18, 2015 Share #261 Posted December 18, 2015 Are these wings fantasy, toy, or military? I couldn't find a makers mark anywhere. They are a couple of inches wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted December 18, 2015 Share #262 Posted December 18, 2015 I am guessing jewelry/decorative? -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaker Posted December 19, 2015 Share #263 Posted December 19, 2015 I am guessing jewelry/decorative? -Brian Thank you Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted January 21, 2016 Share #264 Posted January 21, 2016 These came off a WW2 Officers coat. Full size 3 inch, no makers mark. They are not silver. It almost looks like the wing is brass with a dark wash of some type. The star and wreath look copper with a dark wash. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted January 21, 2016 Share #265 Posted January 21, 2016 they are a brass or copper base metal with a silver wash that has turned into a dark patina. good ww2 or even pre-ww2 era wings IMO. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted January 21, 2016 Share #266 Posted January 21, 2016 they are a brass or copper base metal with a silver wash that has turned into a dark patina. good ww2 or even pre-ww2 era wings IMO. -Brian Thank you, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted January 21, 2016 Share #267 Posted January 21, 2016 Good looking wings! May we see the uniform? Or share it in the "show your AAF Uniforms thread"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted January 21, 2016 Share #268 Posted January 21, 2016 Wedgehead30, thank you for sharing the images of your curious Command Pilot badge. It's the first example I've seen in this pattern not produced in sterling. I wonder if it was initially a test strike or sample? As you may know, during WWII, the Blackinton Company designed and manufactured this pattern wing with their own hallmark, as well as the hallmark of several other contract companies, including Luxenberg and Bond. The star and wreath design on your example appears to match the design used on their "Luxenberg" marked badges. Check out Bob's website: www.ww2wings.com under U.S. Command Pilot wings and compare the first and third badges illustrated in that section to see the small design differences between the Blackinton and Luxenberg stars and wreaths... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted January 21, 2016 Share #269 Posted January 21, 2016 As you may know, during WWII, the Blackinton Company designed and manufactured this pattern wing with their own hallmark, as well as the hallmark of several other contract companies, including Luxenberg and Bond. The star and wreath design on your example appears to match the design used on their "Luxenberg" marked badges. In my case it would be "may not know" but I'm learning. Thank you for the edification. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted January 21, 2016 Share #270 Posted January 21, 2016 I have a similar wing. This version also shows up in a gilt version as well. Mine has a fake "STERLING" hallmark as it clearly isn't sterling (it is only silver plated). I don't know if this is a Blackinton-made wing or something that is just similar to the Blackinton pattern. I have always felt that this was an early or pre-war wing pattern, but I am pretty sure it is a good guess that your command pilot wing is a later war-time period wing. A very nice wing. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted January 21, 2016 Share #271 Posted January 21, 2016 Good looking wings! May we see the uniform? Or share it in the "show your AAF Uniforms thread"! I would love to show off the uniform. Page 16, Post 387+. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/186494-show-your-aaf-uniforms/page-16&do=findComment&comment=2077841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #272 Posted February 9, 2016 Curious as to what the consensus might be about these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #273 Posted February 9, 2016 A little better detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted February 9, 2016 Share #274 Posted February 9, 2016 Wedge - That command pilot seems a little off to me.....shouldn't the back of the star be solid instead of indented like that? Also, the wreath leaves appear to be raised...thought these were more flat? Not saying no...just something seems a little off to me about those. The aircrew I believe are good to go! -dwiv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #275 Posted February 9, 2016 I would buy either wing, The Command Pilot looks typical of a late WWII into Korean War era version. The A.E. is also fine, although the clutches are for Wolf Brown ribbon bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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