joshypogi Posted September 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2009 Good Evening Here is a wing that might possibly be a Dunham Wing. This wing has a separately soldered US on it instead of being cast into the shield. The US appears to be made of Gold. From the side it looks like a two piece sandwiched together. The catch seems to be a C type. Im no expert in the field and any comments are very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshypogi Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted September 2, 2009 more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshypogi Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 2, 2009 last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted September 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2009 Hi, I don't see a single thing I like about this wing. I strongly suspect it is a cast reproduction. Of course all the normal caveats apply with not having it in hand, etc. Still, looks like a poor casting to me. I wouldn't want to add it to my collection. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted September 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2009 See this thread for another set of these http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=48869 Pretty sure they are bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffP Posted September 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2009 :pinch: This very badge was advertised on eBay as, "appears to be cast," which should have raised an eyebrow or two; however, the seller also said it was, "Made during the period.' http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=320414221689 You might have a case to get your money back, then again . . . maybe not. :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted September 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2009 :pinch: This very badge was advertised on eBay as, "appears to be cast," which should have raised an eyebrow or two; however, the seller also said it was, "Made during the period.' http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=320414221689 You might have a case to get your money back, then again . . . maybe not. :think: I got to say that if real, I would expect a wing like this to go for well over 1500$. I was actually going to post it on the "fakes and reproductions" threads, but no one seems to be all that interested anymore. PFrost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted September 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2009 ...but no one seems to be all that interested anymore. Patrick, I think everyone is just in the Summer collecting doldrums right now. I know I seem to be. I'm sure there would be interest :thumbsup: As far as these wings go, I have to throw my lot in with those above. Same caveats apply, but to my eye, far too many casting flaws evident, and overall workmanship not up to Dunham's standards. Frankly, I was surprised they went as high as they did on ebay. If I were you, I would see about getting my money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshypogi Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted September 3, 2009 Thank for the comments guys, I returned the wing back and will get a full refund. I though it was too good to be true as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfortress Posted September 3, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 3, 2009 Looks like a repaired or replacement pin back, too. Regards, George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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