nbolinger Posted February 14, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2019 picked this up a couple days ago notmarke3d sterling and the pin does not open all the way figured it was worth a shinola , normally really careful around these but they were cheap. Thanks for any help i can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbolinger Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted February 14, 2019 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 14, 2019 Everything looks good except that black laquer on the back. Ive read bad things about that. I dont know for sure though. Pin looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted February 14, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 14, 2019 I am wondering myself what the concensus is on these as the Meyers are so fraught with concearns. Could these be Restrikes with the correct pin? Its the black laquer coating and the attachment marks craters next to the pin bases under the laquer? But please dont take my word for it because m suspicious of a lot of wings and some turn out to be the real thing. I dont know enough to make a solid call on these but the things I mentioned give.... Pause.... The wing experts will weigh in....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted February 14, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 14, 2019 Interesting. The black lacquer finish on NS Meyer wings were seen on the restrikes. But the pin and hallmark were typically incorrect on those wings. I believe that late WWII/KW vintage Meyer wings had a "frosted" or "pebbly" like finish and have that center hallmark. On the other hand, the vintage wings had a little "stop" on the back where the hardware was fitted. It looks like this wing lacks that and I believe I can see what has been a repair behind the hinge. Which makes me think that they added new hardware. Finally, there is something going on with the finish around the central part of the wing. If I had to guess, I would think that is from heating of the metal when they added the caduseus. With out holding it, I can't exactly say that this wing gives me warm fuzzy feelings. If you like it that is all that really matters, of course. But as an investment, I would think you are almost better off waiting for a less murky sample. NS Meyer wings never seem to hold the same value as other wings, even when they have 100% going for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbolinger Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks for the help on the wings thanks for all your imput. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted February 24, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 24, 2019 There is enough about this wing that would give me pause. Especially when I see the black back. When you see enough wings like this, its best to pass it even if you are not quite sure. Because when you want to move it, the next person won't be sure either. We may never know for certain but I avoid "question marks" like this as a rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 8, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 8, 2019 Hey look at this... Must be two identical bad Meyer restrikes floating around? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-WW2-Korean-War-US-AAC-Full-Size-Flight-Surgeon-Wing/254154929269?hash=item3b2cd07475:g:n30AAOSw2s1cgZ75&frcectupt=true Wow!!! Someone wants $95.00 Bucks for that POS Restrike with the added correct pin. Just like the one above.... in this post! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 8, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 8, 2019 Wow! Really ! Wow!!! $95 Let the buyer beware. In fact exactly like this post. Wonder how there could be two so identical??? People selling fake wings people selling fake helmets and stopping by here to pump people for info. Gives me pause... Its the same damned wing! Look at the nicks in the tar! etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashlarue Posted March 8, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 8, 2019 Even the caduseus has the hallmark shield in the exact same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 8, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 8, 2019 Maybe you can get your buddy V42 to make another 10 meaningless comments by morning and push this to the second page? nbolinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted March 8, 2019 Share #12 Posted March 8, 2019 It looks to be the exact same wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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