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Originality Check on 2 Flight Nurse Wings


Scott C.
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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.

 

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Flight Nurse Wings (small).jpg

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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. 

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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.

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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 . . . 

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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.

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