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Opinions on this raf pilot wing please!
Hello chaps,
I bought this wing a few years ago with a smal collection of badges all of which were original and had clearly been together for many years. On revisiting this particular badge recently however, I questioned its authenticity. I would very much appreciate some more opinions as to weather this is indeed a genuine wing or not. The pop studs are a later addition, I might add. Many thanks, |
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I like it, I think it's ok. I read a comment by a guy who was interviewed in a book about bomber command a few years ago that the issued wings were flat like that but they all went out and bought padded wings.
Cheers, Alex Last edited by Alex Rice; 19-09-17 at 06:04 AM. |
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its fine mate..its real !! flat un-padded one
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Whilst I appreciate that most collectors here will only see and handle badges (without the uniforms they were originally attached to), I wonder if anyone has had any direct experience of finding a "wings sixpence"?
Even up to the present day, it remains a tradition that a 'lucky' silver sixpence is stitched behind the central wreath of RAF flying brevets. Presumably this was primarily to add shape/depth to the original flat badges, rather than originally being intended to confer any talismanic properties. I'd be interested in finding-out whether this custom dates back to the RFC/ RNAS era (in a traditional Christmas pudding sort of classic sense) or, if it is just from the days of WW2 and the BoB. |
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never heard of that, though i know of a lucky min horseshoe that was found behind a wing .
cheers steve |
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
I've got original flat type wings in my collection but this one struck me as different. The shape of the wing is much more flat along the bottom edge and the wreath is a much more muted colour than the other examples I have. But the general consensus seems to be that it's ok! Thanks, |
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Cheers, Alex |
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i have a few like that, just hand made...
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Yes original. I am certain it's a Canadian made pattern awarded to RAF pilots on wings parade. Graduation day of a BCATP pilot.
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Sixpence behind a wing
Yes I have an AG wing that you can clearly see the indent from the coin. Enjoy.
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Ag wing
Here is another picture of it
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Looks close to yours. Found on the internet
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Great find! Thanks very much Wingnut!
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I was told that it was the lucky silver 3d that was used. Marc
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I am still looking for British Army cloth Formation, Regimental, Battalion, Company and other Unit sleeve badges, from 1980 onwards. |
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Here is a threepenny bit and you can see the three oakleaves on this 1935 coin: |
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