pfrost Posted October 6, 2016 Share #251 Posted October 6, 2016 The book is Wings of Honor. Maybe this badge was something that they all got early when the 94th PS first showed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted October 18, 2016 Share #252 Posted October 18, 2016 Patrick - Sorry for not following up sooner... Yes, I can now see what you're referring to. I went to those pages you mentioned in WoH, and can see the wing resemblance(s). Very interesting... Good eye! -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted October 18, 2016 Share #253 Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks Chuck Its always nice to see photographic proof (such as it is) of a wing in use. It does seem that this wing pattern was associated this a number of 94th AS fliers. They also seemed to have adopted the pattern with sequins a bit later. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted October 16, 2017 Share #254 Posted October 16, 2017 Here is another great period photograph from the leading internet auction site: Enlisted Soldier with Reserve Military Aviator wings. This young, and somewhat glum looking, Sergeant is wearing Reserve Military Aviator wings on his chest. Is he an "Enlisted Aviator" or is he a Reserve Military Aviator, previously a Lieutenant who opted to stay in the Army after the war--and continued to wear his RMA badge? What an intriguing image! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted October 16, 2017 Share #255 Posted October 16, 2017 Here is another great period photograph from the leading internet auction site: Naugatuck Novelty Company - 2 (3).jpg Enlisted Soldier with Reserve Military Aviator wings. This young, and somewhat glum looking, Sergeant is wearing Reserve Military Aviator wings on his chest. Is he an "Enlisted Aviator" or is he a Reserve Military Aviator, previously a Lieutenant who opted to stay in the Army after the war--and continued to wear his RMA badge? What an intriguing image! Chris Hey Chris. I own this photo. It's ID'd on back to a Charles Souza Here's what I got on Sgt. Souza: Born: Charles Richard Souza DOB: 10.4.96 (California) DOD: 7.5.61 (buried in Bloomington, California) He original enlisted in the California National Guard on February 1, 1916 and then transferred to the Air Service to serve with the 15th Company, 3rd Air Service Mechanics Rgt. until discharge on July 17, 1919. He never received a commission, but opted to remain a flying NCO during his aviation service. -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted October 16, 2017 Share #256 Posted October 16, 2017 I should also add the portrait was taken overseas... The ribbons (I'm guessing) are California NG related. There's also an SSI on the left shoulder, but it's too difficult to tell from the angle. I suppose a good possibility is the ASM patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted October 16, 2017 Share #257 Posted October 16, 2017 Chuck, That is a great image and I am glad you got it! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted October 17, 2017 Share #258 Posted October 17, 2017 Chris - No doubt it's a center piece to my EM aviator collection -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted January 12, 2019 Share #259 Posted January 12, 2019 Interesting variation still sewn to the Houston tailored uniform of Capt Archibald L. Capt L. Spent the entire war at Ellington Field and Park Place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted January 12, 2019 Share #260 Posted January 12, 2019 That's a great badge. I have a similar one as well. Thanks for sharing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted January 13, 2019 Share #261 Posted January 13, 2019 Patrick, Thank you. Vaguely, the shape of this wing reminds me of the VN-era "bush pilot" novelty wings... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted May 23, 2019 Share #262 Posted May 23, 2019 Picked up this little beauty the other day. I love the observer half wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted May 24, 2019 Share #263 Posted May 24, 2019 Patrick, Thats great! Another nice add to your collection. I too have a special place in my heart for WW1 bullion wings! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted May 25, 2019 Share #264 Posted May 25, 2019 Patrick, You have inspired me! Its been quiet around here on the WW1 front lately. Here are a few recent acquisitions: French made JMA/OBS half wing British made RMA (sewn to 3rd Air Park 1st Lt Jacket--tailored in London) US made RMA Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted May 30, 2019 Share #265 Posted May 30, 2019 Chris, great wings as always! This is such a cool thread. I REALLY love your English-made wing. For many years, I didn't really think that there were any Brit-made WWI bullion wings, but one of the old members of this forum (he misbehaved and was banned) had actually found and visited a shop in London that made bullion WWI pilot wings. The ones you have are very stunning and very unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 1, 2019 Share #266 Posted June 1, 2019 Patrick, Thanks as always for your kind words. I also really like this (British?) bullion badge. One of the things you don't see in the straight-on photo above is how deeply three-dimensional the badge presents. The shield and especially the US are both highly padded: The double border of the shield is more visible in an oblique photo. This oblique image gives a better impression of the gold highlights in the shoulders: The outermost border of each shoulder feather is gold bullion wire while the innermost bullion is faceted silver wire. Just lovely! I really have a soft spot in my head for WW1 bullion wings. Each one was hand made, and while they can be categorized, every one will show some level of uniqueness reflective of the hand that made them. Even as late as WW2, many bullion insignia were still made entirely by hand: National Geographic, 1943 Finally, this badge is pleasingly toned. At least on my monitor, and with my photo software, the images above are pretty representational of the actual coloration. Best wishes Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted July 5, 2019 Share #267 Posted July 5, 2019 Found this photo online in the Texas State Archives. Unfortunately the negative is damaged on his face but the view of his wing is pretty clear: He appears to be wearing the same wings as post #225 and #234 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted July 5, 2019 Share #268 Posted July 5, 2019 Here is another photo found online: Captain Romer Shawhan Capt Shawhan apparently wears French-made bullion wings. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted October 31, 2019 Share #269 Posted October 31, 2019 Unidentified pilot. Nice sepia-toned large portrait. Clear image of the bullion pilot wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted November 2, 2019 Share #270 Posted November 2, 2019 Lieut. Robert Raymond, Newton From the State Library of Massachusetts collection of 26th Division Portraits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted November 9, 2019 Share #271 Posted November 9, 2019 Here is a new addition to the bullion wing case. I suspect that this may be a French-made observer wing. the tag on the back (written in fountain pen says it belonged to Lt Martin Adams of the 90th and 258th AS. No idea if that is true or not. Though there was an observer in the 90th name Mortin Adams (not so different a name). I'll have to do some more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker502 Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share #272 Posted November 9, 2019 I too have the wing, insignia and medal from Morton Adams of 90th aero. But it is different than the one you have shown, and is the ones hes wearing in the studio photo on the net. Ill try to post pics of it this weekend. Best Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted November 9, 2019 Share #273 Posted November 9, 2019 That is cool. As I said I don't know if the tag is true or not but it's neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted March 7, 2021 Share #274 Posted March 7, 2021 Cross-posting here for record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted October 11, 2021 Share #275 Posted October 11, 2021 Wing as illustrated in the 1919 Pasquale and Co, San Francisco catalog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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