Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2008 Here's a reference thread on Amico maker's marks. Feel free to add your own images if they're not already here... A pair of wings from the collection of "Paul C" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted July 28, 2008 Another pair of wings from the collection of "Paul C" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted July 28, 2008 a pair of Command Pilot Wings from the collection of "robert60446" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted July 28, 2008 Aerial Gunner Sweetheart Wings from the collection of "robert60446" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted July 28, 2008 a pair of Aerial Gunner Wings from the collection of "robert60446" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted July 28, 2008 Navy Combat Aircrew Wings...from the collection of "KASTAUFFER" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted July 28, 2008 miniature Navigator wings from the collection of "robert60446" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted July 28, 2008 Navy Pilot Wings from the collection of "robert60446" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted July 28, 2008 a LT Bar from the collection of USMC-Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted July 28, 2008 Navy Rigger Wings from the collection of "JerryK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 16, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 16, 2008 A Naval Cap Badge from the collection of "Harrier9601" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted August 22, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 22, 2008 AMICO 1942-1945 made Dutch pilot's wing with the added 'W' for 'Waarnemer' (observer) from my collection (click on the thumbnails for larger images). As it is not a standard US issue item some explanation might be in order:This wing is the model used in the 1930's-1950's and was issued to my great-uncle, who was a pilot-observer in the Dutch-East Indies (colonial) Aircorps from 1938.When the Japanese invaded the Dutch East-Indies in february 1942 a lot of pilots escaped to Australia just before the capitulation, where they formed the 18th (Dutch) Squadron RAAF and were issued with mostly US equipment, aircraft (B-25's), uniforms and vehicles. Furthermore the US helped to train a number of Dutch-East Indies pilots in Jackson Mississippi during WWII. A number of US makers of badges, including NS Meyers, AMICO, Dondero, and Russel Uniform Supply made both US and Allied badges.This wing very likely is made by Amico somewhere between 1942 and 1945 for this purpose. My great-uncle was taken prisoner in 1942 and spent the rest of the war in a Japanese POW camp. After his release and recovery he was transferred to the 18th Squadron in late 1945. Around this time the whole squadron with all its personnel and equipment was handed back to the Dutch East-Indies army, and I think he was issued this particular wing around this time. He continued to fly combat missions on the B-25 during the 1945-1949 Indonesian war of Independence. When Indonesia became independent in 1949 all colonial military units went over to the Dutch armed forces, and my great-uncle was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.Greetz David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted October 29, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 29, 2008 Here's the marks on an Amico USN Staff Medical Officer Insignia. Front view with card are here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...mp;#entry199787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted August 12, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 12, 2010 Early AMICO hallmark on a Pre WWII Pilot's wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted August 12, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 12, 2010 Here is another early AMICO on Pilot's wings, probably 1941-42. Same as above, except bottom is curved. Not a perfect example as the strike was not even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted September 3, 2010 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2010 Here is another example of the same hallmark as in post #15, but cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted November 1, 2010 Share #17 Posted November 1, 2010 Here is a Navy Wing Amico Mkg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted June 4, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 4, 2011 Engineer Castle. Keenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 8, 2012 Share #19 Posted April 8, 2012 Amico clutch back 3" pilot wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRR Posted April 5, 2013 Share #20 Posted April 5, 2013 Clutchback Field Artillery officer collar insignia by Amico. The "I" in "AMICO" is there but faint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 20, 2013 Share #21 Posted December 20, 2013 Here's a few that haven't been shown yet. First up is a WW2 Submarine Combat Patrol pin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 20, 2013 Share #22 Posted December 20, 2013 WW2 Army Officer Armor (Tank Corp) collar insignia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 20, 2013 Share #23 Posted December 20, 2013 Here's a WW2 Chief Petty Officer cap anchor, circa post-1942 thru 1946. (1/20th 10K gold on sterling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted December 1, 2014 Share #24 Posted December 1, 2014 AMICO 1942-1945 made Dutch pilot's wing with the added 'W' for 'Waarnemer' (observer) from my collection (click on the thumbnails for larger images). As it is not a standard US issue item some explanation might be in order: This wing is the model used in the 1930's-1950's and was issued to my great-uncle, who was a pilot-observer in the Dutch-East Indies (colonial) Aircorps from 1938. When the Japanese invaded the Dutch East-Indies in february 1942 a lot of pilots escaped to Australia just before the capitulation, where they formed the 18th (Dutch) Squadron RAAF and were issued with mostly US equipment, aircraft (B-25's), uniforms and vehicles. Furthermore the US helped to train a number of Dutch-East Indies pilots in Jackson Mississippi during WWII. A number of US makers of badges, including NS Meyers, AMICO, Dondero, and Russel Uniform Supply made both US and Allied badges. This wing very likely is made by Amico somewhere between 1942 and 1945 for this purpose. My great-uncle was taken prisoner in 1942 and spent the rest of the war in a Japanese POW camp. After his release and recovery he was transferred to the 18th Squadron in late 1945. Around this time the whole squadron with all its personnel and equipment was handed back to the Dutch East-Indies army, and I think he was issued this particular wing around this time. He continued to fly combat missions on the B-25 during the 1945-1949 Indonesian war of Independence. When Indonesia became independent in 1949 all colonial military units went over to the Dutch armed forces, and my great-uncle was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Greetz David Re-uploaded the original pics to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted December 1, 2014 Share #25 Posted December 1, 2014 Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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