"Large Size" USAAF Officer's Pinback Collar Insignia

[Acadien359]

Here's one I've had for a while that's somewhat of a mystery to me. It's a standard design Army Air Forces officer collar insignia, gilt brass wings with separately applied sliver prop, and straight pin with U-shaped closed face catch on back. As can be seen, it's slightly larger than the standard wartime size insignia [1 1/2 and 1 1/8 inches wide, respectively]. Maker marked LAMODE on back. In my opinion, it's too well made to be a sweetheart pin--possibly a pre-war piece, or maybe a cap badge for Aviation Cadet overseas caps? Looking forward to hearing other suggestions.

 

Thanks   Alan

[268th C.A.]

Lamode made a lot of sweetheart jewelry.  I sold piece years ago to a Lamode family member he told me his dad designed made and distributed it during the war. 

[Acadien359]

So, sounds like a sweetheart piece after all, thanks for the help!

 

Alan

[QED4]

The sizes sound about right for an air cadet overs hat badge (1 1/2 inch) and an officer's collar insignia (1 1/8 inch).