James39 Posted April 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 18, 2014 I was wondering if there is still anyone that still makes custom bullion wings like this? I would want a matching set of the airborne wings, vietnam paratrooper wings, and army aviator wings just as they are in this picture. Thanks, James jm1244@gmail.com Always looking for General Officer Items, Special Forces Uniforms, Colt 1911's, M1 Garands. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted April 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 18, 2014 I'd look for a dealer or collector who has a full set of Japanese made ones. The ones from the 60s are pretty easy to find and you should be able to match them up without a tremendous amount of difficulty. At one point, years ago, I had a contact that could get these made overseas. I haven't dealt with them in probably 10 years though...but I'm sure it's possible to have them made again. Dave Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Peace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Link to post Share on other sites
James39 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted April 18, 2014 I'd look for a dealer or collector who has a full set of Japanese made ones. The ones from the 60s are pretty easy to find and you should be able to match them up without a tremendous amount of difficulty. At one point, years ago, I had a contact that could get these made overseas. I haven't dealt with them in probably 10 years though...but I'm sure it's possible to have them made again. Dave Thanks Dave, that would be the way to go if I can find a matching period set. His ribbon bar is the original from the photo so that would be a nice setup. V/R, James jm1244@gmail.com Always looking for General Officer Items, Special Forces Uniforms, Colt 1911's, M1 Garands. Link to post Share on other sites
Gumshoe Posted April 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 18, 2014 Pakistan and India were good sources of bullion stuff. I don't how good they are currently. Maybe a web search would come up with somebody that will make them for you. But, I agree with Dave - better to find original period sets. They aren't that hard to find. Baseball legend Ted Williams put it well when asked which was the best team he ever played on. Without hesitation he said, “The United States Marine Corps.” Always looking for any early Utah National Guard especially Spanish-American War Utah Light Artillery, and Utah City/ County World War One medals. Link to post Share on other sites
James39 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted April 18, 2014 Pakistan and India were good sources of bullion stuff. I don't how good they are currently. Maybe a web search would come up with somebody that will make them for you. But, I agree with Dave - better to find original period sets. They aren't that hard to find. Thanks Gumshoe, I agree with that but I didn't think that it would be easy to find a matching set though. I will have to start my search. jm1244@gmail.com Always looking for General Officer Items, Special Forces Uniforms, Colt 1911's, M1 Garands. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted April 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted April 18, 2014 I had a whole bunch of these at one point and I believe they were made in Pakistan or India. Probably could still be made if you could find the right company... Though I'd go with the Japanese made ones if you can find them... Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Peace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Link to post Share on other sites
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