Air Force Pilot Wings, Type II (with sterling silver)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 03.USA.0100.203.01.000

Estimated market value:

$50-400 USD

  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Gemsco, stamped "GEMSCO N.Y.") Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Gemsco, stamped "GEMSCO N.Y.") Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Amico, stamped "AMICO") Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Amico, stamped "AMICO") Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Angus & Coote, stamped "ANGUS & COOTE") Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Angus & Coote, stamped "ANGUS & COOTE") Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by NS Meyer, stamped "NS MEYER INC. NEW YORK) Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by NS Meyer, stamped "NS MEYER INC. NEW YORK") Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Luxenberg, stamped "LUXENBERG NEW YORK) Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Luxenberg, stamped "LUXENBERG NEW YORK) Reverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Balfour, stamped "LGB") Obverse
  • Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) (by Balfour, stamped "LGB") Reverse

Estimated market value:

$50-400 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Gemsco, New York; Amico; Angus & Coote, Sydney; NS Meyer Inc., New York; Luxenberg, New York; Balfour, Austin
  • Composition
    Sterling Silver
  • Size
    70-79x18.5-22mm
  • Version Remarks
    The Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) is stamped "STERLING" and with the maker's mark on the reverse. There are additional manufacturers of the Pilot Wings (with sterling silver) not featured here.

History


The Second World War Air Force Pilot Wings were authorized in 1940. The Pilot Wings were modelled after the Airplane Pilot Badges which were established in 1919 and worn by military aviators and junior and reserve military aviators. After the First World War, the United States Army frequently changed pilot badges and titles, resulting in a multitude of variations and confusion of United States pilot badges. The design of the 1919 Airplane Pilot Badge was used during the Second World War, and as such, this design is often designated as the Second World War Air Force Pilot Wings.

The Second World War Air Force Pilot Wings were awarded in 3 grades. The Pilot Wings were awarded to Officers and enlisted men who qualify as pilots.

There are multiple versions of the Pilot Wings which vary by composition and design. There may be additional versions not featured here.

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