ram957 Posted January 30, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2020 This is a new one for me...I'm suspecting a one off private alteration..but who knows...it seems to be getting some interest.... EBAY item 303463303230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 30, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2020 The engraving looks modern to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 30, 2020 I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted January 30, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2020 The engraving looks modern to me. And another weird thing.... It looks like the star was epoxied onto the shield right over the tarnish. Looks like glue seeping out on the one side. And the pin on the back is reversed compared to usual. Its all scrated on the back surface. I do see a beverly craft hall mark. Maybe a fantasy wing ? Messed with to increase value? I also found no Rubin Schwartz israeli pilot. That doesnt meananything definitave.. Its got 12 bidders. Looks odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted January 30, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2020 the pin is correct. Beverly craft wings had the reversed pin. as for the rest-------------------- he offers a 30 day return so whats to loose???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 31, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2020 I know Beverlycraft had some interesting wings such as the "R" for radio and the "E" for flight engineer and the Instrument Instructor wing. I can't say that they didn't make it because they made alot of patriotic jewelry and pendants, but I think this was a private alteration. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted January 31, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2020 I find this wing highly suspect. The base wing is fine. Standard Beverlycraft. But that style engraving is modern and on a lot of well known "upgrade" fakes on real wings. And as pointed out, that star is crudely applied. Stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted January 31, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2020 Looks like junk to me, seems poorly cast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted January 31, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 31, 2020 Looks like junk to me, seems poorly cast Another weird thing about this is that the seller does not show any side shots of the edges. You cant tell if there are grind marks from removng the flange because the seller never lets you see the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted January 31, 2020 Caveat Emptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted January 31, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 31, 2020 Fantasy piece - looks like the style of engraving that was being used by a couple of bad sellers a few years ago - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 31, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 31, 2020 Correction...I like the look of the wing...neat idea, but I do think its a fantasy piece too..got to be more careful with my wording! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne-Hunter Posted February 4, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 4, 2020 The design of this wing is not a fantasy piece. This is very early Israeli Air Force. I can't remember if this is American Volunteer pilot specific or Israeli Pilot generic, but it was worn by American Aviators flying for Israel. Circa 1947-1948-1949. I can't speak to the engraving, but the wing appears to be fine otherwise. I can't get the name to trace. Best ABN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 7, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks for identifying it ABN! I always appreciate learning something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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