Gbtr6 Posted June 17, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2022 I have a WWI Naval Aviation blouse, dungarees and flat hat that belonged to my wife’s grandfather. They are named to him, Arthur W Ellis. All are in very nice shape, no moth damage, no missing buttons. I don’t see any maker information. The patch on the arm is in great shape too. Flat hat has E excellence pin on ribbon. Can anyone tell me if this is rare? I’d have to think Aviation was rare in WWI. Please chime in. Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbtr6 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted July 5, 2022 Can anyone help me with this uniform? Was Naval Aviation rare in WWI? Any insight to this would be much appreciated. Thankss, Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNavy02 Posted July 7, 2022 Share #3 Posted July 7, 2022 Hi Perry, Wells was an Aviation Machinist's Mate second class. The shield-shaped rating badge is typical of the World War era. I think this rating worked on aircraft engines, etc. I can't see a gold chevron on his left cuff which would have indicated 6 months of service overseas. The Army-Navy E pin is a civilian production award from World War. I collect WW I Naval Aviation items and can confirm that they are very hard to find. The Navy qualified about 1,600 pilots and the Army qualified about ten times as many. Nice to have uniform from a family member. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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