Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2017 Hi Guys Well its been awhile since i acquired any wings and just found these two about 3 weeks ago and wanted to share them with you guys.The 1st is in my opinion an early Pilots Gemsco NY pilot wing.The second is a Naval wing Silver in color stamped sterling and i'm thinking early navy observer wing.Hope you guys enjoy the new additions as much as i do,Take Care Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted December 29, 2017 Reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted December 29, 2017 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2017 Both very nice. Great pick ups! I've been bitten by the bug as well--picked up ten different yesterday. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted December 29, 2017 Hi Jack Thanks for the response!! Do you have pics of your new pickups? Jay Ps>> Any update on the next Volume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted December 29, 2017 Share #5 Posted December 29, 2017 The navy wing may be an observer wing. I think the GEMSCO wing is not prewar, however. There are at least 3 versions of the GEMSCO wing, but I think the pie below is the pre-war version. Just my 2 cents, but the pattern you show also shows up as the base for more traditional WWII ratings which makes me think it was made during WWII. Still, very nice wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted December 29, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2017 Stunners! Beautiful wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted December 29, 2017 Patrick,thanks for the advise. PS> Wouldn't the catch on the Pilots wing date it earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted December 29, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 29, 2017 Hi Jay, As for that, in some cases you see the earlier wings with that type of "c" catch, but it isn't an absolute rule. In fact, you see more pre-war wings with barrel catches, than "C" catches I think. I think it is more related to the pattern showing up on later wings. Again, I could be wrong, but I just suspect that this is a war-time pattern, but the line between a pre, early- or late-war wing is probably only valid for collectors, as I suspect there was a great deal of overlap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted December 29, 2017 Interesting thought,Thanks for the info as always!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted December 29, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2017 You bet. I think I love GEMSCO wings no matter when they were made. This is kind of an elegant pattern, I think. Not terribly rare wing, but really a neat addition to any collection. cool beans! Also, there is some good discussion to had on that silver USN pilot wing. I was waiting for someone to say it was an enlisted wing... it isn't. That particular pattern shows up in both the silver finish and the gold finish. That is a neat wing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted December 29, 2017 Patrick, of the 2 the naval wing is my favorite. Now on to the hunt for more wings!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted December 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2017 good choice! Now go get some new goodies.... I'm living vicariously through you! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted December 29, 2017 Will do my Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted December 29, 2017 Share #14 Posted December 29, 2017 Nice finds! Thanks for sharing!Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted December 29, 2017 Your Welcome Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted December 29, 2017 Share #16 Posted December 29, 2017 I agree with Patrick,pilot wing is a second pattern Gemsco from WWII, very nice example. Your USN is an Observer or "NAO" wing badge. As Patrich said, no such thing as an enlisted aviator wing. Nice finds and thanks for sharing. Happy New Year, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted December 29, 2017 Hi Jon Thanks for the comments!! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Sgt CES Posted December 30, 2017 Share #18 Posted December 30, 2017 Nice Wings !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted December 31, 2017 Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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