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THERE MAY BE SOME DELAYS in SOME POLICE & FIRE BADGES AFTER Wednesday 01/15 when I Leave for PORKY'S!!
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ARTIFACT:
This is a stunning Time Capsule WWI Pilot Wing (aka Military Aviator / Junior Military Aviator Badge) in the Iconic form manufactured by Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Sadly, it DOES NOT have the company's "Touch Mark" Maker Mark, but is only marked STERLING on back.
This is the iconic WWI Pilot Wing worn by future General and Commander of the Flying Tigers, Claire Chennault, in his WWI Pilot Graduation Photograph.
This example of the wing is exceptional in its state of original condition. The wing appears to be UNPOLISHED, retains much of its original lacquer, and all of the lovely hand-chasing, and the nearly microscopic engraver lines on the US show NO signs of wear or polish. The US itself is made of ROSE Gold, which is the case in perhaps only 10% or less of these iconic wings. The original wool felt backing is also present, although ever so slightly misshapen from the century+ that has passed since the wing's manufacture.
This was no jewelry box piece, the wing, and especially the screwbacks and backings, show signs that this wing was worn. Just, thankfully, the original owner, nor any owners since, decided to take the polishing cloth to this example, so it is nearly Mint. Sadly, the ID of the original wearer has been lost to history.
VINTAGE:
World War I.
SIZE:
Approximately 1" in height x 3-3/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver and US itself is made of ROSE Gold.
ATTACHMENT:
Two screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:
SILVER
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Air Service badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VACJJX02/11-23 LDDGEX08/27/23 SDJJJX08/23
CONDITION:
10- (Near Mint): The wing is in minty condition. This was no jewelry box piece, the wing, and especially the screwbacks and backings, show signs that this wing was worn. Just, thankfully, the original owner, nor any owners since, decided to take the polishing cloth to this example, so it is nearly Mint. Sadly, the ID of the original wearer has been lost to history.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
