jefmil Posted June 27, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 27, 2015 2 INCH 1920'S US PILOTS WING. WING HAS 90 DEGREE PIN WITH STRAIGHT DROP IN CATCH. INCISED "STERLING" ON BACK LEFT SIDE OF WING AND INCISED "WING" ON BACK RIGHT SIDE. IS THIS A GOOD LEGIT PIECE WORN BY US AIRMEN, A SWEETHEART PIECE GIVEN TO GIRLFRIENDS, ETC. OR OUTRIGHT NOVELTY (FAKE)?? APPROXIMATE VALUE?? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY OPINIONS ON THIS PIECE. SORRY FOR THE POOR PICTURES. IF NOT OUTRIGHT FAKE I WILL MAKE BETTER ONES. THANKS, JEFMIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted June 28, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 28, 2015 2 INCH 1920'S US PILOTS WING. WING HAS 90 DEGREE PIN WITH STRAIGHT DROP IN CATCH. INCISED "STERLING" ON BACK LEFT SIDE OF WING AND INCISED "WING" ON BACK RIGHT SIDE. IS THIS A GOOD LEGIT PIECE WORN BY US AIRMEN, A SWEETHEART PIECE GIVEN TO GIRLFRIENDS, ETC. OR OUTRIGHT NOVELTY (FAKE)?? APPROXIMATE VALUE?? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY OPINIONS ON THIS PIECE. SORRY FOR THE POOR PICTURES. IF NOT OUTRIGHT FAKE I WILL MAKE BETTER ONES. Scan 149.jpeg Scan 150.jpeg THANKS, JEFMIL Hello Jefmil, I think better images would likely improve your chance of receiving earnest opinions from other Forum members. In viewing the two images you did provide, I don't see any obvious red flags indicating the piece is a reproduction. I've never seen any official documentation indicating these small wings were designated for wear on the overseas cap, but I do believe some WWI era Pilots displayed them in this fashion. I think it's safe to say most collectors refer to this size wing as a "sweetheart" piece as many were passed along to loved ones. Several companies produced slightly different variations of this style of small Air Service Pilot wing...so, they're not all the same. I've included front and back images of three variations for your comparison. I believe the wing at the bottom most closely resembles your example. Regarding value, please feel free to post images of your wing in the "What's it worth?" section for additional membership feedback and opinions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted June 28, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 28, 2015 Hi, 2" wings existed and this one has potential but you need to post some real pics - those scans are almost useless. Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefmil Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted June 29, 2015 RUSTYWINGS THANK YOU FOR POSTING THE PIC OF THE WINGS. MINE ARE EXACTLY LIKE THE THIRD PAIR YOU POSTED AND MAKER MARKED ON THE BACK EXACTLY THE SAME AS YOURS. MY CAMERA'S FOCAL LENGTH IS POOR AND CLOSE UP PICS ARE DIFFICULT TO GET CLEAR. I WILL TRY TO ADD BETTER PICTURE TOMORROW. SINCERELY, JEFMIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted July 4, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 4, 2015 Unfortunately, those images on your sales listing will be deleted by ebay within a couple of months and this thread will become of no value for reference or research. Any chance you can post those images here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted July 4, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 4, 2015 The forum doesn't allow outside links/references to one's own ebay listings, and as such those posts have been hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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