Scarce Vietnamese Made Sandcast USAAF Army Air Crew Gunner Wing

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  • Scarce Vietnamese Made Sandcast USAAF Army Air Crew Gunner Wing
  • Scarce Vietnamese Made Sandcast USAAF Army Air Crew Gunner Wing
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce Vietnamese-made United States Army Air Crew gunner wing. It shows a crest of an eagle in profile flanked by two spread wings. The wing was made through sandcasting, a process which makes the front appear buffed and the reverse appear pebbly in texture.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1960s.

SIZE:

2-1/2" wing.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Sandcast brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Two pins with clutch-back fasteners.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAEX09 LFJX

CONDITION:

7 (Very Fine): The wing shows some slight scuff marks on front.

GUARANTEE:

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

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