WWII US Army Air Force Pilot Wings.........

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One of the more beautiful designs is this finely feathered wing
marked: 'Sterling By Blackinton'. Luxenberg, a maker of high
quality uniforms and insignia also used this pattern.........

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A rather uncommon pilot wing by 'Orber', who's name was scrubbed,
possibly after their dies were shared with another company
or companies for the war effort.........

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Uncommon 'Service' and 'Liason' pilot wings in sterling,
both by 'A.E. CO' - American Emblem Company
Utica, New York.........

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A slightly larger wing design by 'Amcraft' - American Metal Crafts Co.
Attleborough Massachusetts.........

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A refined non-sterling pin back wing marked 'Vanguard N.Y.'
who still make insignia for the US military.........



EDIT: I've realised that a TRIPOD is a very handy thing
to have around when making photographs !

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One of the more rare wings is this type by 'S.E. Eby' of Philadelphia,
with a unique oversized shield.........

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This high quality wing is by 'Amico' - American Insignia Co. It is similar
in design to the second pattern L.G. Balfour wings. This style was
also used by N.S. Meyer.........

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'Senior Pilot' in sterling by A.E. Co. who had several different
ways in which they marked their insignia.........

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A pin back pilot wing in sterling by 'Gemsco N.Y.' - This is not one of the nicest looking
designs, IMO, but instantly recognisable. Gemsco continues to manufacture
US military insigia today.........

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Heavy, sterling marked clutch back pilot wing by A.E. Co. This particular wing
is featured on page 78 of Jon A. Maguire's 'Silver Wings, Pinks And Greens'
and is characterized by the die flaw on the reverse. I have given it
the name ''Maguire No. 5''.........