Description
This is a great WWII USAAF Riker-mount-sized grouping to Service Pilot & eventual Captain William N. Hawkins, with some stunning CBI Theater made wings and patches.
Circa WWII.
SIZE:Approximately: Full Size S Wing 2-15/16" in height x 13/16" in width Shirt Size Wing 1-15/16" in height x 1/2" in width. Bullion ATC Patch 2-3/4" diameter. Bullion USAAF Patch 3" diameter. Dog tag 2" in width x 1-1/8" in height. ATC DI 1-3/16" diameter. Command Shoulder Patch 1-5/8" x 1" 2nd Lt. bar 4-3/16" x 1/2" Captain rank insignia in sterling 1" x 1" WWII ribbon bar 1-1/16" x 3/8" Crew Passes 3-11/16" x 2-7/16" Crew ID 4" x 2-7/16" 2 of Hawkins Photo 3-1/2" x 2-3/8".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass, plated brass, sterling silver, enameled sterling, steel, embroidered cotton/silk threads on canvas, bullionon velvet, photo paper.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch. pin.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII United State Army Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEEJX15 LAHGEX04/23/20 PSLAHHEX04/20 SAEEJX10/20
CONDITION:8 (Excellent): The full size wing shows moderate wear and tarnish, shirt size wing shows minor to moderate wear, 2 patch is in excellent condition, other items are fine - very fine condition. Overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.