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THBUS WWI and 1920'S Style Army Air Corps Wings
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
29 pair of US wings, World War I era, along with a few World War I era patches and aviation insignia: Senior Pilot, bullion embroidered on black wool, US on shield, padded, very good; sterling silver Pilot's wings with gold colored US on shield, pin back, indecipherable mark on back over sterling, VG+; sterling Tiffany marked Pilot's wings, pin back, gold colored US on shield, tarnished, VG+; unmarked Pilot's wings, probably silver, with gold colored US on shield, pin back, pin only opening to 90 degrees, VG+, tarnished; bullion embroidered Observer's half wing on olive wool, VG+; silver Observer's half-wing on French horizon blue wool, with attached pin back nicely executed O and wing, tarnished, VG; Observer's half-wing in tarnished bullion embroidered on black wool, very handsomely made, VG; Observer's half-wing in white thread on black wool, VG; Observer's half-wing in bullion embroidered on black wool, tarnished, VG; Bombardier's wing in silver on charcoal grey wool, silver bomb with gold colored US attached, pin back, slightly bent, VG; Balloon wings in silver with gold colored US attached to silver balloon envelope, on charcoal grey wool, pin back, excellent; silver Enlisted Pilot's wings, on black wool, hand engraved detail, twin screw post fasteners, tarnished but excellent; Balloon wings with silver balloon envelope with silver letters, US, but rest is bullion embroidered, on black wool, with small vertical pin on back, VG+; 3 pair of bullion embroidered Pilot's wings in tarnished gold wire on black, with US embroidered on shields, all showing wear, VG; a silver wire embroidered Pilot's wing with gold embroidered US on shield, VG;a bullion embroidered Pilot's wing with gold wire US on shield, very tarnished, VG; a Balloon wing in bullion embroidery, US on envelope, tarnished, VG; a Bombardier's wing in bullion embroidery, tarnished, VG; another Bombardier wing in bullion embroidery on black wool, good; a full Observer's wing, bullion embroidery on black wool, VG+; an Enlisted Pilot's wing in bullion embroidered on black wool, VG+; a Senior Balloon Pilot's wing in bullion embroidered on black wool, VG+; an Observer's half-wing in bullion embroidery on black wool, with US in center of O, VG+; a small felt tricolor cockade, VG+; a gold colored stamped hollow backed "cracker jack" wing in thin gilts brass, pin back, VG+; 2 World War I era ribbon bars, one for a British soldier with French Croix de Guerre, and MID, and the other US, with Spanish-American War and Mexican Border ribbons as well as US Victory ribbon; an Enlisted Pilot's sleeve wing with number "1" over wing appears to have been stained with coffee, VG+; a cloth embroidered Balloon wing with US on envelope, very well done, minor wear, VG; a metal US Flier's half-wing with gold US on shield, N.S. Meyers, NY marked, tarnished pin back, VG+; a metal US Observer's half-wing with US in O, marked sterling, crude pin soldered to reverse, VG; a sterling cap-sized Air Ship wing, tarnished, VG+.
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Condition
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. Note: due to the value of these items, it is strongly recommended that the potential bidder examine them in person.
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