Rare WWII USAAF Liaison Pilot Wing Made in India in Plated Nickel

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  • Rare WWII USAAF Liaison Pilot Wing Made in India in Plated Nickel
  • Rare WWII USAAF Liaison Pilot Wing Made in India in Plated Nickel
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare World War II United States Army Air Forces liaison pilot wing made in India. The wing is in plated brass but was marked as silver.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 7/8" in height by 3-1/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated nickel despite being marked SILVER (most of plating is gone).

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal British kick (Y) pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS:

SILVER.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJL13 LFIEX5/13

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine-): The wing has some areas of light to medium wear and tarnish; most of the plating is gone.

GUARANTEE:

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

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