Wedgehead30 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #276 Posted February 9, 2016 Thank you gentlemen. Your time and opinions are appreciated. Scott 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 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...
jonesy1275 Posted February 27, 2016 Share #277 Posted February 27, 2016 I bought these Aircrew wings today for $30. Very tarnished but I think they're ok. Am I right? Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted February 27, 2016 Share #278 Posted February 27, 2016 Yes Neil, some nice WW2 originals!! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy1275 Posted February 27, 2016 Share #279 Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted March 17, 2016 Share #280 Posted March 17, 2016 Only picture....what say ye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted March 17, 2016 Share #281 Posted March 17, 2016 never seen ones like those but they sure look the part? CBI made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted March 17, 2016 Share #282 Posted March 17, 2016 never seen ones like those but they sure look the part? CBI made? CBI was my guess as well. It looks like that catch is like spot or tack welded on...that's what is giving me pause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted March 17, 2016 Share #283 Posted March 17, 2016 I would like to have them in hand of course, but from these pics I would buy them. And yes they look CBI as opposed to UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted March 17, 2016 Share #284 Posted March 17, 2016 I think they are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 21, 2016 Share #285 Posted March 21, 2016 Found this one today at the flea market for $3. Hope I didn't get burned. No markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted March 21, 2016 Share #286 Posted March 21, 2016 Good pre/early war wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 21, 2016 Share #287 Posted March 21, 2016 Really? That's cool! Two guys ahead of me set them back down. Now I'm glad they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted March 21, 2016 Share #288 Posted March 21, 2016 These are frequently marked AMCRAFT. A nice wing and well worth $3. About 15 or maybe even 20 years ago, a huge batch of these wings showed up at the Great Western Gun Show. Apparently they were old stock from a uniform shop in Hawaii (not the Wosk sister's stash). The guy was selling them for $10 each. I bought a bunch of them and flipped them for about ~$35 each a few months later. I see them on ebay now and then up around $75-100. So, you got a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmathis Posted March 22, 2016 Share #289 Posted March 22, 2016 I would like an opinion on this Aeronaut Pilot Badge. The prussian badge is a miniature, not full size. Assuming it is authentic, what woud the value be for this Aeronaut Pilot badge. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted March 22, 2016 Share #290 Posted March 22, 2016 Your aeronaut (balloon wing) is a well-known fake. If it were authentic it would be quite valuable. THis one is worth around $20. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy1275 Posted April 11, 2016 Share #291 Posted April 11, 2016 Is this a cast example of Glider Pilots wing or a bona fide wartime example. Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted April 11, 2016 Share #292 Posted April 11, 2016 I'm of the opinion it's an authentic silver washed on brass Glider Pilot badge... and whomever the successful bidder was this morning, got the deal of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy1275 Posted April 11, 2016 Share #293 Posted April 11, 2016 They did. I held off as I wasn't sure and due to no replies to my late post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted April 11, 2016 Share #294 Posted April 11, 2016 Just for the future always check Bob's Site : Aviation Wings and Badges of the World Wars , its a great reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy1275 Posted April 11, 2016 Share #295 Posted April 11, 2016 Paul, I did check it out. Definitely the go to website for sterling wings. Unfortunately on this occasion I just couldn't find a wing similar in design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted April 12, 2016 Share #296 Posted April 12, 2016 Hello, these LGB pilot wings have just come into my possession and I was wondering whether these are genuine WW2. It seems there is a bit of a double strike on the lower part of the right wing - is this usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted April 12, 2016 Share #297 Posted April 12, 2016 Wing is fine, legitimate WWII era pilot wing badge by L.G. Balfour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted April 12, 2016 Share #298 Posted April 12, 2016 Thank you for confirming they're good WW2 wings, B-17Guy. I'm just starting out collecting wings and whilst I try and go for the sure thing I can get a bit paranoid over odd flaw, et cetera, given how many fakes and reports are knocking around. I'm glad that these are good. This site is such a trove of information. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhound Posted April 14, 2016 Share #299 Posted April 14, 2016 I have a few sets of wings I can purchase, but I'm not really a serious collector (that may change, and looking into acquiring my own reference material soon) and have very limited experience, so I would value the input of those who do.This one feels heavy enough, but I'm not used to seeing them with solid backs. Simply marked Sterling, nothing else. Any ideas on authenticity, time period muchly welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted April 14, 2016 Share #300 Posted April 14, 2016 Nice WWII Example - I have an identical one that's a family piece - Its what started me collecting wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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