Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center

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  • Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center
  • Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center
  • Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center
  • Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center
  • Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center
  • Fabulous WWII Chinese Made USAAF Bombardier Wing with Jaunty Tilted Bomb at Center
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a fabulous mid to late WWII USAAF Bombardier wing, hand made of heavy silver in China during the war. And the entire pin, hinge, and roller locking catch are hand made as well, as is typical for Chinese made wings. 
The wing is a heavy casting that was later hand finished, reminiscent of a Walter Lampl design.  The central disk appears to have been soldered onto the wing, and then the bomb on the disc was GLUED on (in the period, NOT a later repair) at a wonderful jaunty angle, really giving the wing some pizzaz! The light glue line does not detract, in fact it enhances the somewhat diminutive bomb. 0.87 oz / 24.8 grams

The only one of these that we've seen. 

VINTAGE:

World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 3/4" in height x 3" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS:

N/A.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KDJJM23 LAAGEX12/20/23

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): Wing shows tarnish and minor surface wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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