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THBPolish Aviation Medals and Badges, mostly pre-WWII
About Seller
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
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LiveJan 24, 2018 - Jan 25, 2018
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- Lot Description
Pre-World War II and World War II Polish Air Force and Navy wings and flight badges, including: a Naval Aviation Observer's badge, 1st class, with spin-back attachment, excellent; a Naval Aviation Pilot's badge, 2nd class, pin-back, excellent; a Naval Aviation Pilot's badge, 1st class, with spin-back, excellent; a Naval Aviation Balloon Pilot's badge, spin-back, excellent; 2 Air Gunner's badges, both spin-back, excellent; 2 Aviation Specialist's NCO 1st class badges, excellent; an Aviation Technical Specialist badge, NCO, 2nd class, spin-back, excellent; a British made white metal officer's cap badge, the Polish badge with "winged hussar" wings arching overhead, two British style lugs on back, both slightly bent, VG+; 2 enameled NCO Technical School badges, red and white checkered, with silver 2-bladed propellers, spin back, one VG+, the other excellent; a rare pre-1929 Air Gunner's badge in the shape of an armed angel, shooting a bow, in brass, maker marked by Antonin Peczsc, heavy patina, but VG+; a modern made Polish officer in the RAF peaked cap badge, bullion embroidered on black wool, brand new; a bullion embroidered Polish officer's peaked cap badge, showing minor wear, VG+; a round red and white patch of a Polish air force eagle, VG+; an Air Force Balloon Observer's badge, 1st class, spin-back, maker marked A. Panasiuk, Grawer, uI. Swietoianska 4/6, Warsaw, excellent; another but unmarked Balloon Observer's wing, 2nd class, spin -back, excellent; a very interesting British style bullion embroidered Observer's half wing, but facing the opposite direction of the usual, excellent, but tarnished; 6 British-style half-wings in embroidered cloth, identical to the British half-wings of World War II, but about half the size, including Observer, Air Gunner, Navigator, Bombardier, Engineer, and one with an "S." all very good, but having minor losses at the edges, possibly from being removed from a uniform, VG; 4 J.R. Gaunt and Sons, London, made Polish wings, including a 1944 Regulation Radio Operator, a 1942 Regulation Radio Operator, a 1942 Regulation Air Gunner, and a Pilot's wing, all VG+, the 1942 Air Gunner's wing is missing the suspension hook.
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As described. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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