WWII US AF Bullion 316th TCG Gilder Pilot Wing & RAF Glider Wing

This is a pair of World War II bullion glider pilot wings, one from the Royal Army and one from the United States Army Air Forces 316th Troop Carrier Group. The US wing shows a crest with a "G" at center and the British wing shows a crowned lion at center. The wings are accompanied by an invitation to the President's Birthday Ball for 1945.

Circa World War II.

Invitation has a 3-3/4" height and 4-3/4 width; wings are 3-3/4" and 4-1/2".

Felt patches with bullion and silk/cotton threads; invitation is oaktag with colored printing.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TR@CEJX09 LABJJX SAJJJX5/10

8 (Excellent-: Wings have very light wear and tarnishing.

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