Army Flying Badge - bullion lion & crown (KC) - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

DougSA · #1 03-12-19, 11:08 AM

This is my latest acquisition, just arrived in the post...

Clearly, it is the later - smaller - version of the Army Flying Badge.

Something I am noticing now that I have the wings in my hands, is that the bullion lion and crown were evidently sewn on top of an existing set of fully embroidered wings. It has been really well done. Including the backing plate, it is quite a construction!

To my eyes, looks good, but would welcome any further insights or opinions.

Luc · #2 03-12-19, 11:52 AM

See this thread. Sorry but I think it is a fake.

leigh kitchen · #3 03-12-19, 12:36 PM

I haven't any info. to add, just a query - wasn't this badge or an identical one shown on the forum a few days ago?
(I've done a quick forum Search but can't find the thread).

I think images were shown with the suggestion that the central part of the design was a staff officers badge?

The backing plate was allegedly a piece of aircraft fuselage.
(I've probably got it around my neck and saw it on eBay or a dealers site).

DougSA · #4 03-12-19, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

I haven't any info. to add, just a query - wasn't this badge or an identical one shown on the forum a few days ago?
(I've done a quick forum Search but can't find the thread).

I think images were shown with the suggestion that the central part of the design was a staff officers badge?

The backing plate was allegedly a piece of aircraft fuselage.
(Perhaps it was eBay I saw it on).

Yes, on eBay.

mike_vee · #5 03-12-19, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

The backing plate was allegedly a piece of aircraft fuselage.
(I've probably got it around my neck and saw it on eBay or a dealers site).

It is the one Luc posted about in the thread he has linked , and eBay description stated :

"A Genuine WWII Army Pilots Wing Mounted On Aircraft Fuselage.

Bullion embroidered and mounted on a piece of fuselage with an added pin fixing.

Fuselage has original paint which is a blue colour."

leigh kitchen · #6 03-12-19, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_vee

It is the one Luc posted about in the thread he has linked , and eBay description stated :

"A Genuine WWII Army Pilots Wing Mounted On Aircraft Fuselage.

Bullion embroidered and mounted on a piece of fuselage with an added pin fixing.

Fuselage has original paint which is a blue colour."

Strange, I followed that link and got a different thread.
I retire in and having caused confusion.

DougSA · #7 03-12-19, 01:29 PM

Thanks guys!

This is really frustrating

DougSA · #8 03-12-19, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

I think images were shown with the suggestion that the central part of the design was a staff officers badge?

The lion and crown measures approx. 3.5cm x 2.5cm. Would this match the size of staff officer's badges?

mike_vee · #9 03-12-19, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luc

See this thread. Sorry but I think it is a fake.

Badge in that thread went for £110.88

leigh kitchen · #10 03-12-19, 12:49 PM

Thanks, I thought it was eBay and the seller was st.ives but didn't want to start throwing sellers IDs around if not.

Luc · #11 03-12-19, 12:53 PM

£110.88 would be cheap for a genuine WW2 bullion wing!

I believe Doug's wing is made from the type shown in the attachment.

Frank Kelley · #12 04-12-19, 01:50 PM

I think that figure would be cheap for any wartime example, given the prices now being sought.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luc

£110.88 would be cheap for a genuine WW2 bullion wing!

I believe Doug's wing is made from the type shown in the attachment.