Superb work Lars, one of the best tank models I’ve seen in a while.

Very cool Robin! Any idea why the blue?

Found this yesterday.

Mountain Home AFB, ID. "Water Bugs" ??? Swimming Team? Pool patch? 

It’s a Jeep but not a jeep. Gunji spotted this Jeep pickup truck while out walkies today.  Just thought I’d share.  mikie

Wow!  I think you’re right on target.  I was reading yesterday that the NYC company was raided by the Feds in May 1861 and a bunch of their items were seized because they were being sent to the South.  I guess they didn’t want to lose the money from the sales.

Just to say "ditto", but to maybe add some more discussion to the mix.  I have seen at least 2 versions: a flat back and a "divot" or hollow back (like this one).  GENERALLY speaking, the versions with the hollow or divot are mostly vintage (IMHO).  Another thing is the cammed pin and hinge.  That is also a good sign. But some of the other versions have the type of pin and hinge that you would normally see on a Lampl or Bell made wing. While there are a fair number of fakes, those badges almost always TEND to be of the flat back type. But take this with a grain of salt, as many good wings were also flat back types.   Its rare to find hallmarks on these ATC wings, although the ones with the WH in a shield (Whitehead and Hoag) are often the ones faked.  But then again, there are some WH-marked wings that I feel are good.... These wings also show up in a variety of finishes that further muddy the waters.   But as the other fellows say, these wings don't give me heartburn Visit Bob's site and there are a number of good threads on this forum on ATC wings.    

My last trip to the 45th Museum, the counter for sales had these 45th as a give-a-way (one per customer). But that was years ago.

As per tredhed2   I might add the minis could be found worn on Garrison Caps and Class A IKEs and later Class A AG 44 Coats as well as Dress Khakis in the manner of a Patch Type Crest.   Such as here on a late 50s into 60s Khaki Shirt, an Officer no doubt, but just because an Officer did this doesn't mean only Officers did it, they didn't, EMs did it too,

While going through my non-SSI Engineer collection, I remembered these two from Canada, but I have yet to see other patches from this company since purchasing the patches.  The backing on the RCAF Station patch is the same as Fort Pepperrell.