Air Force Pilot Wings, Type I

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 03.USA.0100.101.01.002

Estimated market value:

$700-1250 USD

  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by William Link, stamped "W CO") Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by William Link, stamped "W CO") Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Bailey, Banks & Biddle) Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Bailey, Banks & Biddle) Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Charles May Robbins) Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Charles May Robbins) Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by N.S. Meyer, stamped "N.S. MEYER INC NEW YORK") Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by N.S. Meyer, stamped "N.S. MEYER INC NEW YORK") Reverse

Estimated market value:

$700-1250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    William Link, Newark; Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia; Charles May Robbins; N.S. Meyers Inc., New York
  • Composition
    Sterling Silver/Gilt/Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: US
  • Size
    74-92x15-24mm
  • Version Remarks
    The reverse of the Pilot Wings (in sterling silver) is stamped "STERLING." The Pilot wing may also be stamped with the maker's mark on the reverse. Quality, period of manufacture and maker affects the value.

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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