Command Pilot Wings

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 03.USA.0100.201.01.000

Estimated market value:

$85 USD

  • Command Pilot Wings Obverse
  • Command Pilot Wings Reverse

Estimated market value:

$85 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    NS Meyer Inc., New York City
  • Size
    51x23mm
  • Version Remarks
    The reverse is stamped with the maker's mark "N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK" and with the hallmarks "STERLING" and "9/M." This version is a reduced size.

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 Command Pilot Wings were awarded to Officers and enlisted men in recognition of 10 years of flying experience and 5000 hours of flying hours.

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

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