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May 29, 2012, 04:50 PM
#1
War pin?
Can anyone id this pls
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May 29, 2012 04:50 PM
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May 29, 2012, 05:24 PM
#2
Maybe like this: STERLING SILVER USAF AIR FORCE PILOTS WINGS W/ STAR PIN 2" SIZE # 2 | eBay
It appears to be a post WWII US Air Force Command Pilot Wreath & Star Wing Variant Badge The badge has a one-piece wing with a separately applied star and wreath.
My concern is I believe the original is as it appears here
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US Military Aviation
The difference being the original has no backing behind the star yet yours does.
I'm no expert in this --far from it--just my observation.
Don.....
Last edited by Mackaydon; May 29, 2012 at 05:36 PM.
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May 29, 2012, 05:30 PM
#3
Yeap Don has it, it's a USAF Command Pilot wings.
Basic = Wings.
Senior = Wings with star.
Command = Wings with star and wreath.
Last edited by ffuries; May 29, 2012 at 05:34 PM.
Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired
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May 29, 2012, 05:34 PM
#4
looks close but mine has no writing on it and its not made of silver
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May 29, 2012, 05:39 PM
#5
Mike, take a look at my concern that I added in an edit. Did the originals come with a backing of the star or was not the star 'free standing' --without a backing?
All the best,
Don...
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May 29, 2012, 05:43 PM
#6
It was sometime in the late 60's early 70's they went from being silver to 1/20 silver, then in the late 80's early 90's they no longer were made of silver.
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May 29, 2012, 06:00 PM
#7
Don good point, didn't notice that, have seen some like that. Whether early or later style, real or fake I don't know, will have to look for that.
Mike
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