Gorgeous ENGRAVED WWI USN Pilot Wing of Naval Aviator # 1141 Alton L. Kolpien in Gilt Bronze
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Gorgeous ENGRAVED WWI USN Pilot Wing of Naval Aviator # 1141 Alton L. Kolpien in Gilt Bronze

Code: usnw11410alk-CON


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a Gorgeous, Engraved, World War I United State Navy Pilot Wing of Naval Aviator # 1141 Alton L. Kolpien, in Gilt Bronze.


The wing is VERY similar to a BB&B Bailey Banks & Biddle wing, but has some subtle differences. Not the least of which is the fact that it is actually about 2 mm LONGER than a BB&B. 

There is a light hand burnishing on the upper edge of the wing and on the high points of the feathers, which really makes it sparkle. In many ways the wing is a bit more attractive than a BB&B example! 

VINTAGE: World War I.

SIZE: Approximately 13/16" in height x 2-13/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt Bronze.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS: ENSIGN ALTON L. KOLPIEN

ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VAJJX02/06-22 LCDGEX10/27/22 SCJJJX09/24

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent): The wing shows little wear only, and is gorgeous. 

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.