Belleauwood Posted December 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 28, 2008 Well, if you like Navy Wings (and I do), I found a really neet item today when my 8 and 10 year old want to hit a few antique stores (really). - We missed a pile of WW2 Navy pilot's Japanese bring-backs as well as his flight gear by about 5 minutes. I was more than bumbed until we hit the last shop before coming home. In a tray of a bunch of old tools, I saw a block of metal with the outline of US Navy Wings on the surface. Closer inspection proved this to be a WW1 / possibly 1920 die for the Naval Wing. It was coated in a filthy oily goo and dirt and I hoped the recesses of the wing area were not pitted. A little laquar thinner and a stiff bristle nylon brush not only revealed no pitting, but a nice silver metal finish to the wing! For what's it's worth, my grief for missing the helmets was somewhat quieted. The WW1 BB&B wing is not a perfect fit but damn close. Ain't it fun to play with your children?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pfrost Posted December 28, 2008 Share #7 Posted December 28, 2008 Too cool! You know, in the wrong hands..... They were making that pattern of wings into WWII as well. I have some wings from a guy who want to Pensacola in late 1944 and never went overseas. In his stuff were a couple of wings in that pattern. Still, a great find! You are a lucky dog! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted December 28, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 28, 2008 Dennis, you must have a guardian angel who is a collector as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffP Posted December 29, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 29, 2008 Well done Dennis!! It couldn't have happen to a nicer or more deserving fellow. CliffP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted December 29, 2008 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2008 That would be a great display piece with a wings collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 29, 2008 Share #11 Posted December 29, 2008 Fabulous find, Dennis! Good on ya! Semper Fi........Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted December 29, 2008 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2008 Well done Dennis!! It couldn't have happen to a nicer or more deserving fellow. CliffP Gotta agree with that! Nice find to a nice guy. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 29, 2008 Share #13 Posted December 29, 2008 Yep... The piece is in good hands now. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Dan Posted December 30, 2008 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2008 GREAT FIND!!! I'm glad it was rescued and part of your collection . Your collection always amazes me. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted December 31, 2008 Share #15 Posted December 31, 2008 Dennis - just back from the snow and read this thread. I for one would love to have found this! This is a great addition to a collection and I only hope to find some like it in the future! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted December 31, 2008 Share #16 Posted December 31, 2008 That is very COOOL! I for one would be far happier with what you did find then the items you missed. The other stuff anyone can find....this die though...if there is another it is being well hidden. I am very envious and very happy for you! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 1, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 1, 2009 just don't use it to make repros now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted January 1, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 1, 2009 just don't use it to make repros now Or use it to make "originals"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMIN Posted January 1, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 1, 2009 Great find, Dennis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted January 1, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 1, 2009 Dennis, you have indeed found something extremely unique that will become a great conversation piece! Question, you mention the die is made of medal, have you been able to determine what type? Thank you for sharing with us. s/f Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stDivVet Posted January 10, 2009 Share #21 Posted January 10, 2009 This is current AF, but I just got it in a job over run lot.. It's all brass. Note the blank on top for the star or wreath. This is the first stamp, after the blank is inserted. Got an unfinished transitional AF enlisted winged prop too.. Just thought it kinda went along the lines of the original topic. Fins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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