My favorite pilot's wings
 

These wings are mounted on a tunic in my collection and is by far my favorite war vintage insignia in my collection. Love the quality. The owner of the tunic was a Halifax bomber pilot who was shot down during the war and spent a stint as a POW.

Interesting wings. I've never seen a 'C' so prominent on RCAF wings before.
David

Indeed, unique pattern. I like it. Thanks for posting
Jack

I can see why you like them, not only a superb example of an RCAF wing, but, a provenance too, very nice indeed.

Thanks for sharing,

Very nice indeed - well done...!

Cheers,

Roy

I wonder if it the manufacturer simply took an existing RAF pattern and superimposed the "C". Is there anything that would indicate where the badge was made? Canada or England?

If he or she did, then I would assume the red thread was also added to the crown.

The manufacturer did indeed take an RAF wing pattern trademarked to them and added a "C." Please check the label inside the tunic, I wager the manufacturer is Austin Reed? This is a signature wing of theirs. A rare one in the RCAF variety. Nice find

Very interesting wing, thanks for sharing.

Mike

Indeed! Austin Reed of Regent Street.

Their pattern is very distinct. Every type of this wing I have seen on a tunic (about 10 now) have all been Austin Reeds. I have both loose pilots, RAF and RCAF, as well as an RAAF RO half wing in the same pattern. The only Aircrew I think I have seen privately tailored by them!

British version of no “C” and no red in crown. The RAF wing I have seen on several tunics made by Austin Reed. The RCAF I have also seen on Austin Reed. This pair from my collection.

Nice, I hope that I can find one of the RAF wings someday.

Half wing AG
 

Hello

Just joined the forum, and I have question I hope someone on here can answer for me. I picked up a half wing AG brevet and I know normally they came with a wing a reef and then the AG in the center. The one I found tho has all that but a crown on top and RAF at the bottom and i was wondering if someone can tell me why.

Thanks, I am not sure how to start a new thread so I looked for a existing thread talking about brevets.