Some advice needed

**Sensei** · 01-27-2023, 02:24 AM

Hello!

I recently made a post on the "Show your mannequins" thread about my RAF Leading Aircraftman uniform.

Apparently this rank wasn't entitled to wear the Pilot wings and still a pair of PW's are attached to my uniform and was probably added postwar. Therefore my question is, since they seem to be sewn to the uniform with just a few threads they seem to be relatively easy to remove. Would it be better to carefully remove the wings and still have a (IMO) good RAF uniform or simply try to return it to the dealer?

What would you all do?

Many thanks for your answers and time.

Best regards, Tobias

P.S I know the medal ribbon doesn't match either but I'm mainly focusing on the wings at the moment.

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**Aldo** · 01-27-2023, 03:27 AM

Hello Tobias, it depends on how much you like the tunic and if it was very costly. While this is not my area of collecting that does look like a very nice tunic with or without wings. You have to be comfortable with your decision.

Good Luck, Al

**paulscoot** · 01-27-2023, 06:35 AM

If you paid over the top because the tunic was miss-sold as a pilot's i would return for a refund. If you paid the price of the sum of the parts i would remove the pilot's wings. Regards Paul (depends how much you like the tunic)

**ATK** · 01-27-2023, 06:53 AM

Price is important. If you paid much for the rank and wings, take your money back. Otherwise keep it. I wold not return it just for the wings and definetely put on display after removing them.

**Sensei** · 01-27-2023, 07:59 AM

Thank you all, the price was not too bad at all for this tunic (250€) so I’ll feel pretty comfortable with removing the wings. I'll probably also feel alot more satisfied with the tunic now that It's historically accurate rather than I would if I were to keep the wings on it.

Another plus side is that the Wings look like a good pair so they'll be a new addition to the RAF collection I guess

Thanks again!

Tobias