Description
This is a World War II Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) pilot wing. The wing is padded and is in a pin-back style. It has a silver anchor at the center of the golden bullion wings, as well as velvet detail to the crown at the top.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-7/16" in height and 3-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool embroidered in bullion and silk/cotton threads, velvet, plated brass, padding, cloth backing.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal British kick (Y-style) pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.ebay CON-JST-MAJJX13 LBIEX6/13 SLBFEX7/15 SBFEX12/15
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The wing has only some light wear and part of the backing is peeling back a bit.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.