" US NAVY WINGS OF GOLD " WW1 WW2 VIETNAM PILOT NAVAL AVIATOR BADGE REFERENCE BOOK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:25217273 |
US Navy and Marine Corps pilots are a special breed, taking off and landing on pitching carrier decks at sea. The flight badges worn by naval aviators in WW1, WW2, Korea, and Vietnam have been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading Ron L. Willis and Thomas Carmichael to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 1995. This "US NAVY WINGS OF GOLD" WW1 WW2 VIETNAM PILOT NAVAL AVIATOR BADGE REFERENCE BOOK is in near mint, unread condition, with only som...e light scattered storage wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the book is in near mint shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts an elegantly illustrated dust jacket over hardcovers, and sports 218 pages full of descriptive text, period pictures, and color photographs of WW1 pilot wings, 1920s Naval Aviation Observer wings, CPO bullion airship wings, and blimp pilot wings, WW2 sterling silver, gold, and bullion pilot wings, Caterpillar Club pins, enlisted pilot rates, Flight Surgeon wings, Observer (navigation, tactical, and radar) wings, aircrew wings, 1950s flight jacket leather name badges, Philippine made belt buckles, and rigger wings, various hallmarks from 1917 to present, and an entire 47 page chapter listing hundreds of naval aviators from WW2. A beautiful example of a "US NAVY WINGS OF GOLD" WW1 WW2 VIETNAM PILOT NAVAL AVIATOR BADGE REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating over 20 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a US Army AAF WW2 PILOT BANCROFT FLIGHTER TROPICAL WOOL "50 MISSION" CRUSH CAP in MINT, unworn condition, boasting the classic russet leather visor and chinstrap, and constructed of elegant, breathable tan tropical worsted wool.*Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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