300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
May 28, 2018 - Jun 11, 2018
Seven pair of exceptionally high quality and very rare WWII era Army Air Corps wings, six being sterling or coin silver, including W.A.S.P., Glider Pilot, Service Pilot and Liaison Pilot. All full sized.
a) Women's Air Service Pilot wings, sterling pinback, heavily tarnished but VG+.
b) Glider Pilot wings, British made, finback, exceptionally detailed with bold horizontal striping in shield, hand engraved detail to feathers on wings, British style pin. VG+.
c) Glider Pilot wings, sterling pinback, excellent.
d) Senior Service Pilot wings, sterling finback by Ancraft, Attleboro, Mass. Pin is rusted, heavily tarnished, VG+.
e) Service Pilot wings, sterling pinback, pin only opens to about 80 degrees, darkly tarnished, VG+.
f) Liaison Pilot's wings, coin silver finback, British made, finely hand engraved detail to feathers on wings. VG+.
g) Liaison Pilot's wings, sterling pinback, VG+.
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