John Cooper Posted December 16, 2013 #1 Posted December 16, 2013 This thread should be used for anyone who would like the members opinions on a wing that you are considering buying.
PSO Posted December 16, 2013 #2 Posted December 16, 2013 Are these Naval Aviator Bullion wings ww2 era? Any idea on value? If not ww2, any idea on age? The patch measures 3" x 1 1/4"
John Cooper Posted December 16, 2013 Author #3 Posted December 16, 2013 PSO thanks for the repost! Take a look at Bobs excellent website and look at some other examples. You may need to post the reverse as well. http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usnavy/usnavypilot.shtml Cheers John
BEAST Posted December 16, 2013 #5 Posted December 16, 2013 Great idea for a thread and very timely! I took a chance on this last night. I could only view them on my iphone, but the cost was very low, so I took a shot. I tried to search photos of repros, but didn't find any in this pattern. The seller was not a militaria dealer, mostly flea market and estate sale items. What does the forum think of these? There were a pair of Liaison pilot wings in the same pattern ("L" on observer wings), but I was outbid on those. I don't have this in-hand yet, but will post additional pictures when they arrive. Thanks in advance! !
BEAST Posted December 16, 2013 #6 Posted December 16, 2013 These are the Liaison wings that I did not win, but I thought I would post them here for reference.
Sabrejet Posted December 16, 2013 #7 Posted December 16, 2013 Very unusual...never seen its like before. Maybe a unique conversion of an Observer wing in the absence of a regular Glider wing? Observer wings were frequently the basis for a bunch of other wings too. On the other hand...the owner might have had Masonic connections?
BROBS Posted December 16, 2013 #8 Posted December 16, 2013 I don't know... I just don't get a good feeling about those letter wings. They appear thin and stamped. although the details seem pretty decent. -Brian
BEAST Posted December 17, 2013 #9 Posted December 17, 2013 I don't know... I just don't get a good feeling about those letter wings. They appear thin and stamped. although the details seem pretty decent. -Brian Hopefully I will have them in-hand this weekend and will be able to feel the weight and see the detail. I know I have seen this pattern before. Somewhere on USMF? I just can't remember where.
Patchcollector Posted December 20, 2013 #10 Posted December 20, 2013 While looking on eBay I found this.I know the WASP wings are very scarce.It seems like a great deal,if they are real.Any comments appreciated! http://www.ebay.com/itm/USAAF-World-War-II-Womens-Air-Service-Pilot-Flight-school-Wings-138th-W-4/261349274261?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555003%26algo%3DPW.CAT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D142%26meid%3D3525374450766896141%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D1076%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D121235948993%26
ram957 Posted December 20, 2013 #11 Posted December 20, 2013 If they were real, they would be long gone at that price ! The buy it now price is, I feel, a steal for a real WASP wing !
colt38super Posted December 27, 2013 #12 Posted December 27, 2013 Hi I am looking at these two sets of wings and sense there are so many fake sets out there. I am looking for opinions on these two. I know they are not very valuable compared to pilots ETC: I don't know if they are faking them or not?? Thanks in advance for looking! David R.
MikeK Posted December 27, 2013 #15 Posted December 27, 2013 Hi David, I don't see any issues from the limited pics provided. I think I can just make out short posts on the first. Both are probably mid to late WW2 examples, possibly as late as early 50s examples. Regards Mike
Scarecrow Posted December 27, 2013 #16 Posted December 27, 2013 Picked up this pair of clutch back pilot wings. Not a wing person per se so thought I'd post to get more experienced wing collector opinions. Marked Sterling but no other hallmarks. Thoughts and comments appreciated. Thanks.
Kilroy56 Posted December 27, 2013 #18 Posted December 27, 2013 Nice wing by D Smilo if I don't get myself wrong. Regards, D.
jonesy1275 Posted December 30, 2013 #19 Posted December 30, 2013 I might be buying this Sterling marked wings if they are WWII vintage. Any thoughts if they look ok? Neil.
bschwartz Posted December 30, 2013 #21 Posted December 30, 2013 Although I'm pretty sure the pin and catch have been replaced. This isn't the standard pin and catch you see on this style wing. Here's a link to what you usually see. http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/pilot/steraafpilot1006.shtml Still a good wing just looks like there may have been a repair made. IMHO.
jonesy1275 Posted December 30, 2013 #22 Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks. It definitely looks like the wing in your link.
RescueGunner13 Posted January 1, 2014 #23 Posted January 1, 2014 Good Afternoon Gents, I'm new to the group and to collecting wings. I was hoping you guys wouldn't mind telling me if these two wings I recently picked up are legit! I'm hoping they are both WW2 era. Let me know what you think. Thanks in advance. V/R, Dave ***I will have to create another post for the second gunner wings. I couldn't reduce the files to fit four pics on a single post***
pfrost Posted January 1, 2014 #24 Posted January 1, 2014 Those are fine. Typically attributed to Levelle. Nice.
RescueGunner13 Posted January 1, 2014 #25 Posted January 1, 2014 As promised the pictures of my second purchase are shown below. Does anyone have any info on the stamp "AMICO", as far as roughly the time they produced aerial gunner wings in this style, etc. Thanks so much! -Dave
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