Originality Check on 2 Flight Nurse Wings

[Scott C.]

Would like opinions on my two Flight Nurse wings. The gold is three-pieces (wing/caduceus/'N'), with reverse stamped STERLING at the lower center, and 1/20 10K GLD FLD along the bottom right wing.  The silver wing is all one piece, with the reverse stamped STERLING in the center.

 

Thoughts?

[rathbonemuseum.com]

Hi Scott. I don't recognize either pattern and do not match any at http://ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/usaafflightnurse.shtml. That isn't to say they are wrong, just not ones I am familiar with. The gold one I would want to see better detail and especially of how the hinge is attached to the base on the wing. The photo is a little tough to tell but I am leaning towards that being a modern NS Meyer restrike with the incorrect hinge mount (a two footed base) and the uncammed pin.

 

Hopefully someone has more information to offer on these. 

[Steve D.]

Hi Scott, I have a fairly advanced collection of Flight Nurse uniforms including 7 different versions of original wings. Unfortunately, I don't believe that your wings are

original WWII issue.

[Scott C.]

Thanks for your informed replies. I'll try to snap more detailed pics of the reverse of each, just in case - but won't hold my breath . . . 

[Scott C.]

More detailed pics of both, just in case . . .

[5thwingmarty]

The gold wing does look like a Meyer restrike to me as well.  The silver wing is a bit of a puzzler.  I don't recognize the pattern either, but it does look like a die-struck wing.  If I saw the silver wing for a reasonable price I would pick it up unless someone else identifies it as a known fake.