Air Force Pilot Wings, Type I

SKU: 03.USA.0100.101.01

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Attributes

country

United States
date of institution

August 15, 1917
makers

G.W. Haltom, Fort Worth, Texas; Dunham, San Antonio, Texas; Robbins Manufacturing Inc., Fall River, Wisconsin; William Link & Co., Newark, New Jersey; N.S. Meyer Inc., New York City, New York; Eisenstadt Co., St. Louis, Missouri; Tiffany & Co., New York City, New York; Homrichous, Memphis, Tennessee.
remarks

There are multiple manufacturers of the Pilot Wings. The price is expected to vary by manufacturer.

History

The First World War Air Service Pilot Wings were introduced on August 15, 1917. The Pilot Wings may have been worn by aviation Officers and juniors and reserve military aviators.

There are multiple versions of the Pilot Wings which widely vary by design and composition as there were limited regulations for the production, manufacture and allocation of the First World War Pilot Wings.

There may be additional versions of the Pilot Wings not featured here.

The First World War Air Force Pilot Badge may have been issued in multiple grades, but more research is needed.

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