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ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful Italian Air Force pilot wing from circa 194The wing was manufactured without a crown for those troops still loyal to the Fascists. Questo  un bellissimo Militare Italiana ala Air pilota da circa 194L'ala  stata prodotta...

ARTIFACT: This is a post-1943 Italian Air Force pilot wing. The wing is an eagle clutching a fasces from which the original crown was removed by a jeweler. Typically pilots who remained loyal to Mussolini or the fascist cause after his death removed the...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful Italian Air Force pilot wing from circa 1936-194The wing does not have a maker's mark but has some great details. Questo  un bellissimo Militare Italiana ala Air pilota da circa 1936-194L'ala non ha un punzone, ma ha alcuni...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Italian Air Force electro-mechanic specialist wing Type I. The wing was made in silver-plated white metal and has two hammers crossed at is center. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 3" wide by .75" high...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Italian Air Force photography specialist wing Type I. The wing was made in silver-plated white metal and has an openwork camera shutter at its center. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 3" wide by .75" high...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Italian Air Force armorer wing as worn by ground crew. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: 3" wide by 1" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: White metal. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with Italian style plunger catch...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare circa 1930s Italian Air Force "Atlantic" pilot award wing. Only 55 of these wings were manufactured, and they were presented to the pilots who made a successful round-trip transAtlantic flight while accompanying Air Marshal...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare Model 1935 Italian Air Force NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) and CWO (Chief Warrant Officer) dress brocade belt. The belt is in kid leather, silk and bullion. The belt has a gilt brass buckle showing a wreathed eagle beneath a...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa pre-World War II Italian Air Force pilot wing. The wing has stunning details, especially on the feathers, and is personalized upon reverse with the engraved word "Pupy". This wing was modified for post-1942 wear as a Royalist,...

ARTIFACT: Circa 1930's French Air Force Officer Hat Badge in bullion. VINTAGE: Circa 1930's SIZE: Approximately 2-3/4" in width and 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Wool felt embroidered in bullion thread, paper backing. ATTACHMENT: None...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War I French patriotic aviation lapel pin. It is a red, white and blue "cocotte" (pot. It is very similar to some French squadron insignia, including that for the Squadron (Escadrille) BR 11. VINTAGE: Circa I...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare French SOP (Sopwith-Strutter) 283 / BR (Breguet: replaced Sopwith) 283 Aero Squadron Badge. The badge is a lion with beautifully detailed wings at rest guarding a propeller. VINTAGE: Circa 1918. SIZE: 13/16" height and...