Luxenberg of NY, NY: examples and patterns

[B-17Guy]

Very nice second pattern Luxenberg.

That badge was struck by Blackinton during WWII.

The die was mostly likely from the 1930's.

Fyi, Blackinton used that die to strike the same badge for

Bond and Pasquale a well.

 

Bond link in forum-

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/145882-bond-pilot-wing/?hl=bond

 

 

John

[tomcatter]

Very nice wings with stunning details!

[David B]

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

 

I wasn't 100% about the wings because while the wing fletching details are very clear I thought the horizontal lines in the shield were a little weak, please see below...

 

Btw, is it a feature of this manufacturer to hand finish the edges of their wings? I noticed on this badge the edges are buffed smooth with only a couple of places showing die shear marks.

 

[David B]

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[B-17Guy]

Wing looks fine to me.

Here is a close up of mine.

 

John

[B-17Guy]

Front

[B-17Guy]

back

[Jack's Son]

My favorite WWII wing, very nice examples.

[Tony V]

Dave

 

Very nice indeed ! Congratulations

 

Tony

[David B]

Thanks John for the comparison photos (beautiful wing mate) and thanks again for the comments guys!

 

It's my first Lux so had nothing to compare it against and it's in a different league to my other wings, got a little paranoid with over examination of the piece I think :-) I managed to pick it up from eBay.uk where the seller only knew he had a pilot wing, it was advertised as a "USAF" sterling silver pilot wings and he was unsure of the maker mark (he didn't know what it spelt and he'd never obviously heard of Luxenberg before because he thought it said "Linburgh".

 

Anyway, I won it for less than $50usd (cost me £30). What do these type Lux's usually realise?

 

Cheers

 

Dave

[B-17Guy]

You did exceptionally well with your buy.

Usually that wing sells in the $400 range.

I saw one two weeks ago at a show for $450.

Here is a stunning Blackinton on Dan Griffin's web-site for $295, which I can't believe no one has bought.

 

http://griffinmilitaria.com/cgi-bin/imcart/display.cgi?item_id=1832&cat=37&page=1&search=&since=&status=&title=

 

As you have found, they go for more or less, but I think $400 is a good base line.

 

Collectors seem to melt when they see a first pattern Luxenberg, but I think the second pattern

is a much better looking wing.

 

John

[David B]

$400!! Wow, I did get a bargain!

 

I like it even more now

 

As much as this is a beautiful wing, I'm still partial to an Amcraft

[Insigina Hunter]

Beautiful wing! wish i had seen this one. The most I've seen this particular pattern sell for was $361 and $366 they usually average in the $200-$300 range when SOLD, but people usually will ASK in the $400-$500 range.

[graham]

 

I have these two collar insgnia by Luxenberg. The one on the left is a little larger with insised hallmark Luxenberg -10k GF STERLING. The other in more typical size has a raised hallmark Luxenberg New York.

I am wondering if there are any more variations. Please post them here if you have any.

 

 

Graham

 

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[tomcatter]

Very nice insignias Graham!

I think the larger one may be a cap badge.

[Sabrejet]

Very nice pieces Graham. Shame it's not a matched pair! The one on the left is particularly well detailed. I've got quite a few winged-prop devices myself, but alas no Lux's!

[Insigina Hunter]

Left looks to be blackington made example and right would be AE Co, just my two cents

 

Love those lux's

[Insigina Hunter]

I have a matched pair like the single you have shown on the right. I have been on the look out for an example like the one you've shown on the left. Here are the two other variations I have (only in singles)

 

[graham]

Thanks for the replies. Interesting thoughts on the manufacturers. Insignia Hunter, Is that some original Luxenberg packaging you have there ?

 

Anyone know when Luxenberg went out of business ? I know they were arround long enough to produce blue uniforms for the USAF but beond that I am not sure.

 

Graham

[Insigina Hunter]

Good eye graham that is the top of my boxed luxenberg belt. Just found this for your viewing pleasure.

 

[graham]

Thanks Joe, 'Air Force nickel buckle' another indication of Luxenberg post war activities.

Do you know when they closed down ?

 

Graham

[WPAFB]

I have a letter from Morry to a customer about a problem dated 12 July 1954. I also have a 1952 price list. So at least we know he was in business in 1954. Anyone have something with a latter date?