Sterling Silver Aircrew Member Wings

Description

Description
For your consideration is a vintage sterling silver U.S. Aircrew Member Badge.
This is a full size set of wings.
This badge was first established for the Army Air Corps, but was later continued by the Air Force.
The back is embossed ‘STERLING’.
In the 1920s and 1930s when the Air Corps was making many historic and record setting flights such as around-the-world trips, mechanics flew on the planes. Mechanical problems might delay a flight and so the mechanics fixed the oil leak or other problem, while the pilots had a day off. Those enlisted men who flew on aircraft during flights had no special insignia until mid-1942.
Circular 226, July 11, 1942, finally established a badge for air crew members. Initially crewmembers had to be on flight status and actively participating in aerial flights to wear the badge. AAF Regulation 35-30A, dated December 23, 1943, allowed continued wear of the badge by those former aircrew members who were wounded by enemy action or injured while discharging duties as an aircrew member. The US Air Force continued to use the same basic design.
Condition
Please review the photographs to form your opinion as to the condition.
Size
Length:
3 inches
Height:
0.85 inch
Depth:
0.4 inch
Weight Without Backs:
16.90 grams
Terms of Buying
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Payment & Shipping
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Return Policy
Most of the items we sell are antiques or vintage and have been used and enjoyed throughout the years.
Most pieces will show signs of wear.
Returns are accepted only in the unlikely event the item has been misrepresented.