Armed Forces Flight Surgeon Basic Wings (in gilt)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 03.USA.0128.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

  • Basic Wings (in gilt) Obverse
  • Basic Wings (in gilt) Reverse
  • Basic Wings (in gilt) Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Gemsco, New York
  • Composition
    Gilt
  • Version Remarks
    The reverse is stamped with the maker's mark, "GEMSCO N.Y."

History


The Flight Surgeon Wings were established by the United States Armed Forces during the Second World War. The Surgeon Wings are issued to Commissioned Officers who are qualified physicians or physician assistants, and who have successfully completed the Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course.

The Flight Surgeon Badge is issued in 3 grades. The Master or Chief Surgeon Wings are awarded as the highest grade to members of the Army or Air Force, respectively, in recognition of 10 years of service, 830 hours of flight, and of an award of a certification in aerospace medicine. The Master and Chief Surgeon Wings feature a star and wreath (Army) or star and scroll (Air Force) surmounting the badge. The Senior Surgeon Wing Badge is awarded as the second grade to members of the Armed Forces in recognition of 5 years of service as a flight surgeon and 400 hours of flight. The Senior Surgeon Wing Badge features a surmounting star. The Basic Flight Surgeon Badge is awarded as the lowest grade to members of the Armed Forces upon the completion of flight surgeon qualifications.

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