Gunner Wings

SKU: 03.USA.0118.101.01

Estimated market value:

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  • Wings (with silver) Obverse
  • Wings (with silver) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    United States
  • date of institution
    April 29, 1943
  • makers
    J.R. Gaunt, London, England; K.G. Luke, Melbourne, Australia
  • remarks
    There are additional manufacturers of the Gunner Wings which are not featured here.

History


The United States Army Air Force Gunner's Wing was authorized on April 29, 1943. The Gunner Wings were awarded during the Second World War to recognize the training and hazardous service provided by aerial gunners who operated defensive machine guns. The Gunner Wings became obsolete in 1953.

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

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Versions

Meyer+obv
Version

Gunner Wings (with silver)

  • Price

    $50-225 USD

  • Composition

    Sterling Silver

  • Inscription

  • Size

    19-25x75-80mm

  • Maker

    NS Meyer Inc., New York

  • Version Remarks

    The reverse is stamped with the maker's mark "MEYER NEW YORK" and "STERLING."

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Emboridered+obv
Version

Gunner Wings (with embroidery)

  • Price

    $105 USD

  • Composition

    Silver-bullion wire/Silver/Leather/Cotton/Embroidered

  • Inscription

  • Size

    102x47mm

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