Kilroy56 Posted May 1, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2019 Dear Forum , Recently picked up these wings. Any idea about the maker ? Thank you , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 1, 2019 Share #2 Posted May 1, 2019 that is a strange bird! never saw one riveted like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted May 2, 2019 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2019 Dom, I've seen this type of wing before with different center pieces. I don't know the maker but here's another like yours but without the rivet: http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/aircrew/presleyaafaircrew4.shtml I've usually seen them with the center piece soldered onto the wing instead of riveted. I have no concerns about the authenticity of your badge just that the riveting is unique. The base wing seems to follow the same pattern as the cadet cap device: http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/miscellaneous/cadethatbadgeaaf.shtml I've also seen a similar style of wing without a circular center section but with a bit different feathering pattern: http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/gunner/steraafgunnerset.shtml Wish I had an answer for you on who made them but they are a unique and, I think, quite beautiful variation of wing. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted May 2, 2019 Thank you for your input Gentlemen. Bob , your efforts to share & inform are appreciated as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted May 2, 2019 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2019 Ditto to what Bob said. I have found that there are more than a few ratings that were made from what I believe to have been cadet cap badges. Probably a company tapping into a new market as the USAAF in WWII started to expand and various strategies were being tested to keep up with the demand for new wings. It is a super neat variation with the rivited AC device. Well done, and nice wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted May 3, 2019 I have definitely learned something today. Thanks a lot Patrick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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