My US sweethearts bracelet
Article about: by Gary J Are the wings the 2 inch across "shirt" type, or 3 inch across actual uniform wear type ? 3" wings were for the dress uniform, and 2" wings for duty or "sh
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I too am fond of "sweethearts". Looks like a nice item. The price sounds OK.
The wing is actually for an Aircrew member and not a pilot. Some info about these wings can be found here:
Aeronautical Ratings - Badges
Cheers, Ade.
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What you say is true Phil.
Pilots get a lot of the glamour, while aircrew get far less of the glory.
Cheers, Ade.
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cool thanks Ade for the info , i love the history behind it pity i'll never find what happened to the crewman who made it or the women he gave it to but still its a nice piece of history.
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Sometimes if is worth asking the seller a few questions. Many don't realise that the history behind the item is important. Often they will know who it belonged to etc but they just don't bother saying.
Cheers, Ade.
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unfortunately i no longer have the sellers details as ive had it for a while now so i cant ask him.
phil you go get it all off ya chest if it makes ya feel better
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Are the wings the 2 inch across "shirt" type, or 3 inch across actual uniform wear type ?
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the whole main piece from wing tip to wing tip is about 3"
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Thats the full size wing !
.. Nice item !
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thanks
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