Early Naval Aviator wing

[hink441]

Recently received this early Naval Aviator wing from eBay and was very pleased to get this wing. 
 

While looking closer I noticed there appears to be a marking removed from the anchor stock. Has anyone seen any type of engraving in this area before??

 

I tried to take some decent pics and I hope these will show what I’m seeing. Looking for thoughts and opinions. Thank you. 
 

Chris

 

 

[Dave]

I think this might have just been a casting or plating blemish that was smoothed out. 

[KurtA]

Really nice wing. Looks WW1 to me. 

[hink441]

Dave, I think it’s possible it could be a blemish. Really didn’t cross my mind initially though. 
 

Kurt, thank you.  I also agree and think this could be a WW1 wing. 
 

Chris

[B-17Guy]

That is a Blackinton pattern Aviator, it dates from WWI.

There is no way to tell if it was struck in WWI or the 1920’s,

but no issues put it with WWI.

John

[hink441]

23 minutes ago, B-17Guy said:

That is a Blackinton pattern Aviator, it dates from WWI.

There is no way to tell if it was struck in WWI or the 1920’s,

but no issues put it with WWI.

John

John,

Thank you for the info and id. Did not know manufacturer. 
 

Chris

[B-17Guy]

No worries. I have a few of these, none with a Blackinton back mark.

Blackinton produced the same wing for Pasquale, they are marked “Pasquale S.F.”

Blackinton didn’t put their back mark on anything till after about 1930.

Nice find!
John

[cwnorma]

Nice Blackington NA wing!

 

Looking at the pictures, I think I am more of the opinion that your initial assessment was correct.  It really does look like something was obliterated.  Who knows what it might have been?  Maybe his girlfriend's name?  Maybe some kid got ahold of it and scratched his or her initials?  In the 100 or so years this badge has been around, there is no telling where it's been.   Regardless nice early era wing and as Norm Flayderman used to say, "Shows great character!"

 

Chris

[5thwingmarty]

Cliff has a Blackinton Aeronaut wing marked with VHB.  I don't know how long after 1921 they would have kept producing Aeronaut wings.