pfrost Posted September 2, 2008 Share #26 Posted September 2, 2008 Hello, The wing is indeed a US pilot wing. It is hallmarked for Morrie Luxenberg of New York, a retail store that supplied uniforms and insignia. However, it is believed that American Emblem Co of Utica New York (AE Co) made these wings with the Luxenberg hallmark. It isn't Luxembourg the country, but Luxenberg the company. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin_Militaria Posted September 3, 2008 Share #27 Posted September 3, 2008 Hello, The wing is indeed a US pilot wing. It is hallmarked for Morrie Luxenberg of New York, a retail store that supplied uniforms and insignia. However, it is believed that American Emblem Co of Utica New York (AE Co) made these wings with the Luxenberg hallmark. It isn't Luxembourg the country, but Luxenberg the company. Patrick Thanks Patrick. That would explain why they are so plain and not like most Luxembourg wings that you see. -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted January 12, 2009 Share #28 Posted January 12, 2009 This little chickie-poo joined the flock today. Not an IDed WWI wing to an ace off a theater-made tunic hand embroidered by French maidens like some of the other treasures we have been seeing over the past few weeks. Just a nice WWII vintage, nicely toned 2 inch Lux pilot wings. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted January 12, 2009 Share #29 Posted January 12, 2009 The back. It has the very nice hallmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted January 12, 2009 Share #30 Posted January 12, 2009 Very nice wing Patrick. I always love having the 2" and 3" version of the same pattern. I'm happy to have one of these myself to keep the full size version company! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted January 12, 2009 Share #31 Posted January 12, 2009 I know I am just showing off now, but.... Here is the Luxenberg Family. Mom and Pop, the kids and Uncle Bombardier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted January 12, 2009 Share #32 Posted January 12, 2009 I know I am just showing off now, but....Here is the Luxenberg Family. Mom and Pop, the kids and Uncle Bombardier. Sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffP Posted January 12, 2009 Share #33 Posted January 12, 2009 I know I am just showing off now, but....Here is the Luxenberg Family. Mom and Pop, the kids and Uncle Bombardier. Hi Patrick, At the moment there is a nice 2" Bombardier on eBay, Item number: 300286392454. If your interested, we'll be pulling for you. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted January 12, 2009 Share #34 Posted January 12, 2009 Hi Patrick, At the moment there is a nice 2" Bombardier on eBay, Item number: 300286392454. If your interested, we'll be pulling for you. Cliff Thanks for the heads up Cliff, Sadly, I almost never by anything from ebay. The prices always seem to be beyond my means or interest. I am such a cheap bugger. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 8, 2009 Share #35 Posted February 8, 2009 Hello Everybody! I have these Luxenberg Aircrew wings...they measure 3 1/8 inches wide and the shield appears to be a seperate piece. The person I bought them from says they test as silver. What are the opinions on these wings? Thanks a lot, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 8, 2009 Share #36 Posted February 8, 2009 rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 8, 2009 Share #37 Posted February 8, 2009 side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 8, 2009 Share #38 Posted February 8, 2009 Maker's mark: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted February 8, 2009 Share #39 Posted February 8, 2009 They're marked "Sterling', so they're .925 Silver. Oh........and a really nice set of wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share #40 Posted February 9, 2009 They look good from the pictures , nice wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted February 9, 2009 Share #41 Posted February 9, 2009 Nice wing in a very popular pattern. Match the pattern of your wing to this aircrew wing made by Blackington who produced wings for several companies. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 9, 2009 Share #42 Posted February 9, 2009 Hello Jon, Paul and John: Thank you fellows very much for the observations. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share #43 Posted February 9, 2009 Just an FYI, here's mine: 3" 2" Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 9, 2009 Share #44 Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Paul: Thank you for those pictures. I can see that the wings that John posted appear to have a seperate shield and I am speculating that your shield is a seperate piece also? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted February 9, 2009 Share #45 Posted February 9, 2009 My pictures sometimes come out dark, but then again this wing has some patina. Here is another shot that hopefully comes out a bit brighter. These wings are sure impressive in hand with the detail to the feathering. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted February 11, 2009 Share #46 Posted February 11, 2009 The Aircrew wings were made from Observer wings with a button top soldered on to it. Very common to do that back then. Observer wings were the base for lots of different designs. That way you only had to make one die and would have several different wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshypogi Posted June 22, 2009 Share #47 Posted June 22, 2009 Hello Everyone, I recently bought this off Ebay. I was wondering if the clutch back was original to the wing or was it added on a later date? Thank you, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted June 22, 2009 Share #48 Posted June 22, 2009 These type of fasteners are found on wings of the period. Are there any markings on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshypogi Posted June 22, 2009 Share #49 Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for your reply. I just bought the wing today, I will let you know ones I get them. Do you think the clutch backs posts are original or soldered on a later period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbet38 Posted June 22, 2009 Share #50 Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for your reply. I just bought the wing today, I will let you know ones I get them. Do you think the clutch backs posts are original or soldered on a later period? Since the metal surfaces around the posts appear undisturbed, I'd say the posts are absolutely original and correct for the period. The clutch fasteners are possibly original or replacements, since they look to me like the older style more popular before the war. All in all, a fine example of WWII pilot wings with the desirable Luxenberg trademark. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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