Gorgeous Iconic WWI USAS US Air Service Pilot / Military / Aviator / Junior Military Aviator Wing by Robbins in Sterling & 14K Gold

ARTIFACT:

This is a stunning WWI Pilot Wing (aka Military Aviator / Junior Military Aviator Badge) in the Iconic form manufactured by Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Sadly, it DOES NOT have the company's "Touch Mark" maker mark, but is only marked STERLING on back. The STERLING mark is slightly obscured by some silver solder. We are not sure if this was just some sloppiness on the part of the jeweler making the wing, or if there was an attempt to add prongs in the center of the wing to help hold a backing material in place.

This is the iconic WWI Pilot Wing worn by future General and Commander of the Flying Tigers, Claire Chennault, in his WWI Pilot Graduation Photograph. 

This example of the wing is exceptional in its state of original condition. The wing appears to have only been lightly cleaned or polished, retains some of its original lacquer, and all of the lovely hand-chasing, and the nearly microscopic engraver lines on the US show only the lightest evidence of wear. The US itself is made of ROSE Gold, which is the case in perhaps only 10% or less of these iconic wings.

This was no jewelry box piece, the wing, and especially the screwbacks and backings, show signs that this wing was worn. Just, thankfully, the original owner, nor any owners since, decided to take the polishing cloth to this example, so it is nearly Mint. Sadly, the ID of the original wearer has been lost to history. 

VINTAGE:

World War I.

SIZE:

Approximately 1" in height x 3-3/16" in length.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver and US itself is made of 14K ROSE Gold.

ATTACHMENT:

Two screw post with disc backings.

MARKINGS:

Wing: STERLING
Discs: THE VICTORY PATENTED

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Service Wing & Badge Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. P05/26 MMAJJKK05/26  LDDGEX05/26/26

CONDITION:

9 (Excellent - Near Mint): The wing is in excellent + condition. This was no jewelry box piece, the wing, and especially the screwbacks and backings, show signs that this wing was worn. Just, thankfully, the original owner, nor any owners since, decided to take the polishing cloth to this example, so it is Excellent to Near Mint.

GUARANTEE:

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