redone Posted September 10, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 10, 2019 My understand and also mentioned the book USN Wings of Gold was that silver pilot's wings were created from polishing off the gold finish to get a silver wing used my enlisted pilots. The wing I have pictured was made in silver with a frosted back. The fastener is a pinback style. The back also is hallmarked V-21-N and STERLING. Is this a real Navy wing or a piece made for collectors? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted September 10, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 10, 2019 post ww2--- I think 60's or 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted September 10, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2019 According to a article on hallmarks on Wartimecollectibles web site V-21-N is for Vanguard post 1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted September 11, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 11, 2019 Navy enlisted pilots wore gold wings, not silver wings. There was a brief time in the 20's when USN observers wore silver colored wings. Enlisted pilots never wore silver wings though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted September 11, 2019 Share #5 Posted September 11, 2019 Simply a commemorative piece by Vanguard. To reiterate Patrick’s statement... NAVAL ENLISTED AVIATORS (NAP) NEVER WORE SILVER WINGS. ALL Aviators, USN, Coast Guard, USMC...including Enlisted and Airship wore the same Naval Aviator Wing Badge. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted September 11, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 11, 2019 Is it possible that these are actually a foreign wing? I know that many US insignia makers were producing insignia for foreign governments and I have seen a fair amount of insignia that looks identical or nearly identical to US insignia, but was made for foreign governments. As an example, you will occasionally come across a Master Navy/ Marine parachute badge. These weren't made for US forces, but there are at least a couple foreign services that use the same pattern of wing. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redone Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted September 11, 2019 Thank you to everyone who replied to my question. I didn't think they very old . I justed wanted to be sure. Thanks again, Chris (redone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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