Beautiful Pre-WWII USAC Pilot Wing in the Orber Deco Pattern Engraved 8-30-40 Kelly Field

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  • Beautiful Pre-WWII USAC Pilot Wing in the Orber Deco Pattern Engraved 8-30-40 Kelly Field
  • Beautiful Pre-WWII USAC Pilot Wing in the Orber Deco Pattern Engraved 8-30-40 Kelly Field
  • Beautiful Pre-WWII USAC Pilot Wing in the Orber Deco Pattern Engraved 8-30-40 Kelly Field
  • Beautiful Pre-WWII USAC Pilot Wing in the Orber Deco Pattern Engraved 8-30-40 Kelly Field
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ARTIFACT:

This is a Beautiful Pre-World War II United States Army Cadet Corps Pilot (Solo?) Wing in the Orber Deco Pattern Engraved 8-30-40 Kelly Field.

Pilot's name Engraved, with possible Solo Date of August 30th, 1940, Presented to his girlfriend Shirley.


USAAF Combat Bomber Pilot Thomas J. Davis was an early WWII Pilot, having earned his wings pre-War at Kelly Field in Texas.

Originally from Piedmont Missouri, Davis soloed in 1940 at Kelly Field and found himself in the 99th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, early on during the war.

Completing his harrowing 50th Mission in December of 1943, details in attached image from a veterans' publication in 1985, we can only hope that he found his way back to Shirley in the states and lived happily ever after! 

*Image 4 is Thomas J. Davis information from the website.

VINTAGE:

Pre-World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately: 7/8" in height x 3-1/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS:

TOM J. DAVIS
8-30-40
KELLY FIELD 
TO - SHIRLEY

STERLING

ITEM NOTES:

 This is from a US Air Force Wing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KAEJP25 LGGEX04/03/25

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The wing shows slight wear on front, and tarnishing on back, overall, it is in excellent condition as a pre-WWII.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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