Great Early WWII RAF Pilot Wing in Pinback Bullion, Made in India or Burma

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  • Great Early WWII RAF Pilot Wing in Pinback Bullion, Made in India or Burma
  • Great Early WWII RAF Pilot Wing in Pinback Bullion, Made in India or Burma
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a great early World War II Royal Air Force Bullion Pilot Wing made in either Burma or India. The wing is in a smaller, "Mess Dress" or as the US might call, "shirt" size, for wear upon a summer weight tan or white uniform and is in a pinback style. Most likely for a tan bush jacket, with the lovely tan backing material. The bullion is very bright, showing little wear.

VINTAGE:

Circa early World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 2-3/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool felt with bullion and cotton/silk embroidery, khaki cotton backing.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal British kick ("Y") pin with flat C catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWII Great Britain and Commonwealth pilot wing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-JST-20-14 LCDEX6/14 SLCAJX7/15 SCAJX05/11/20

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The wing is in beautiful condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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