Kropotkin Posted June 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 9, 2020 Received an WW2 period engraved 2” pilot wing today with a roller catch I haven’t encountered before. Does this catch relate to any specific maker(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thwingmarty Posted June 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 9, 2020 I don't recall seeing a catch exactly like this one. It is similar to the type on the 20's-30's full-size wings that were recently discussed, but the center gap on this one looks much wider. I take it this wing is not hallmarked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted June 9, 2020 No, just ‘sterling’ punched into the rear of the shield. It’s an Amico-style wing but I’d say of a slightly higher quality e.g. it has tiny vertical lines in between the shield bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted June 9, 2020 Actually, looking at the wing through a loupe there aren’t tiny lines at all but a stippling that’s gives an impression of such on casual perusal. Still a decent quality wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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