mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #26 Posted March 24, 2014 Here's a new one I got in the mail today. It has what looks like an old repair holding the pin on with string. There are also some differences from the other Noble wings posted on this site. For one thing the hallmark is a bit different on mine. What do the experts say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #27 Posted March 24, 2014 The back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #28 Posted March 24, 2014 Hallmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #29 Posted March 24, 2014 Here's something else I found interesting. These are 3 wings I believe are prewar with the Noble in the middle. Quite similar aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #30 Posted March 24, 2014 Feathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #31 Posted March 24, 2014 Backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 24, 2014 Share #32 Posted March 24, 2014 These two have the same flaws. Would they be the same die? Sorry for the horrible photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted March 25, 2014 Share #33 Posted March 25, 2014 Nice collection of 20's Pilot wings Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted March 25, 2014 Share #34 Posted March 25, 2014 Very nice Mike, congrats on getting a rare wing. F.H. Noble is one of the more over looked makers. Their wings are rarely seen and can command a high price if the seller knows what it is. I have only seen Noble produce the Pilot wing like yours and a Naval Aviator wing badge of the same era. The Aviator wing is very rare. Also, the hallmark is almost always in the center of the shield as with yours. I have seen one example where it is at the base of the right wing. By the way, Noble made their own findings and that branch of the business was called Hercules. Here is a link to another Nolbe thread. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/130597-why-did-these-wings-sell-for/?hl=noble&do=findComment&comment=982849 Best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted March 25, 2014 Share #35 Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks Russ and John. That info on the findings is really interesting and the name Hercules sure fits in hand they're massive! Looking at those dents and scratches it makes you wonder who the men were that wore these wings, the fathers of the golden age of aviation had these types pinned to their chests. Awesome to think about isn't it! Thanks again guys I'm glad you liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted March 26, 2014 Share #36 Posted March 26, 2014 Here is the ad from 1931, page shows Noble and Hecules. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark leonard Posted April 15, 2014 Share #37 Posted April 15, 2014 I am hoping someone can ID the maker and the age. Thanks in advance for any help. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gap Posted April 15, 2014 Share #40 Posted April 15, 2014 According to the Wermacht Awards website, N in a circle is an unidentified manufacturer. However, see below! Someone should update that site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted April 15, 2014 Share #41 Posted April 15, 2014 Ohh! You're going to get some interest on that one! It is a rather rare wing made by the Noble company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted April 15, 2014 Share #42 Posted April 15, 2014 Wow, nice! I have to say I've never seen that one before. What a beauty. You hit a grand slam with that purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted April 15, 2014 Share #43 Posted April 15, 2014 F H Noble. Nice. Very tough wing to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark leonard Posted April 15, 2014 Share #44 Posted April 15, 2014 I want to thank you guys for the info and comments! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted April 15, 2014 Share #45 Posted April 15, 2014 That's a really beautiful pattern. Congrats on the find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 16, 2014 Share #46 Posted April 16, 2014 Wow, really beautiful wing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted April 20, 2014 Share #47 Posted April 20, 2014 Sweet wing.I really like the feather detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted April 20, 2014 Share #48 Posted April 20, 2014 This proves that good deals can still be found on Ebay!!!! Nice wing Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark leonard Posted April 25, 2014 Share #49 Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks again for the comments . I don't know a good wing from bad and when I bid on this group it was for the nine logbooks and photo I.D. I thought the wing was a junk wing and when it came in the mail same thought. After a few weeks I posted this thread for I.D help and you guys did !!! I thank you for taking the time to post, Here are two photos of the little group, The logbooks start in 1928 and end 1950, his photo I.D is 1930. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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