David B Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share #51 Posted July 6, 2019 Wow, did I really start this thread 12 years ago! Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastersMate Posted July 7, 2019 Share #52 Posted July 7, 2019 FWIW, a clue as to age on the USN insignia. Those items that have the price tag attached from the Ships Service Store would be pre 1950. In January 1950 the USN Ships Service Stores were changed to Navy Exchange along with the other services.. How long it took to change price tags could be a factor to consider.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 5, 2021 Share #53 Posted June 5, 2021 On 7/26/2015 at 8:18 AM, David B said: Any more boxed wings out there? @David B, It has been a while since anyone added to this thread. This one recently came my way: Tiffany NA in original box Any more boxed wings in the half decade (or so) since this post was last active? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share #54 Posted June 5, 2021 Beautiful wings Chris and even the box looks top quality too! I can't get over I started this thread 14 years ago. I haven't had any boxed wings since back then. I'm struggling to find them here in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 5, 2021 Share #55 Posted June 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, David B said: Beautiful wings Chris and even the box looks top quality too! I can't get over I started this thread 14 years ago. I haven't had any boxed wings since back then. I'm struggling to find them here in the UK. David, Thank you. This is a really great, educational thread, and hopefully some more examples will surface. They aren't all that easy to find on this side of the pond either! I don't believe many wing boxes were kept. We are lucky when sometimes a small cache of new, old stock will surface. In all my years of collecting, I have found only two boxed WW1 wings, plus one empty box. Cheers! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share #56 Posted June 5, 2021 Yes boxed wings must be quite scarce, this thread is 14 years old, has had over 15,000 views and we've only had 50 odd replies. Chris, is your Tiffany NA 10K gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 5, 2021 Share #57 Posted June 5, 2021 55 minutes ago, David B said: Chris, is your Tiffany NA 10K gold? 18K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share #58 Posted June 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, cwnorma said: 18K Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted June 7, 2021 Share #59 Posted June 7, 2021 That is nice Chris. Would like to see some larger pics with more views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 8, 2021 Share #60 Posted June 8, 2021 This is a great thread. I have one example to share, although the box has seen better days. I believe the wing and box have always been together as it came out of an estate sale together a very long time ago. Best, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share #61 Posted June 8, 2021 Very nice Kevin, love that foil sticker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted June 10, 2021 Share #62 Posted June 10, 2021 @warguyKevin, your wings from LV, are they Moody Brothers aircrew wings by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 10, 2021 Share #63 Posted June 10, 2021 Nope, Amico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share #64 Posted July 6, 2021 I'm quite pleased I can add to this thread once again. Nothing particularly rare but it's still a very nice boxed AMICO Naval Aviator wing and complete with the original price tag. Purchased from N.A.S Pensacola for $2.75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted July 6, 2021 Share #65 Posted July 6, 2021 @David B, As you so aptly pointed out up thread a bit, after nearly 15 years, considering the paucity of specimens shared, and unless people are holding out on posting them; boxed wings seem to be quite scarce indeed! Lovely example! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share #66 Posted July 7, 2021 Thanks Chris! Looking back through this thread I last had a boxed wing in 2015 which funnily enough was an AMICO Naval Aviator from Pensacola, its taken me 6 years to find another. This latest one was donated to a charity shop here in the UK and when the charity is given anything of value they auction it on eBay. It cost me the equivalent of approx $50, not bad I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark I. Posted July 22 Share #67 Posted July 22 I've enjoyed looking at this thread. Although it was never a focus of mine to collect boxed wings, it turns out I have a fair number in my collection. Since I am a Balfour collector a number are for this maker. Here is a group photo, plus one that is more of a closeup of the wings, of some Balfour examples. I can put up some more detailed photos if wanted. Later I'll post photos of boxed wings from other makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted July 22 Share #68 Posted July 22 This is one of my favorite threads and I am always pleased when it bubbles back to the top every few years, or so... I never get tired of the chance to examine these boxed specimens! There is something about seeing wings the same way the Airmen bought them, that is undeniably fascinating. Not to mention that cardboard is not tremendously durable over time--making these true survivors. I look forward to seeing more! Thanks for sharing! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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