Pilots Wings?

[davesmedals]

I've had these for many years, They came with a WW1 group of medals. However I've no idea what they are, can anyone help?

[RCAF_Mike]

They look Portuguese

[davesmedals]

Thanks Mike,

I've not got a clue, Infact Everyone I've Asked as said theere nice and look interesting, but I don't think anyones to sure

[SAS1]

Sent them to Bob Schwartz of WW2wings.com for his 'what are these' section...

[davesmedals]

Thanks SAS1, Fingers Crossed

[Wingnut]

Yes Portugese. Unsure of era or rarity.

[davesmedals]

Thanks to mike & wingnut saying they could be Portuguese, Ive had a look on the net and found the following:

WWI Portugal Pilot Wings Sterling Gold Plate by Weingarten GalleryItem Number P1844This is a museum quality reproduction of an extremely rare wing from WWI. A Portuguese Pilot wing made in sterling silver with a 24k Gold plate. The Portuguese in World War One had no aircraft but flew in British and French squadrons. I have not been able to find out how many pilots they had. But it could not have been many. This is a rather large wing at just over 3 12 inches wide, making it one of the larger ones ever made.


http://aviationhome.com/product/WWI-...old-Plate.html

[Eddie Parks]

Nice find.

[davesmedals]

Thanks Eddie,

I'm really pleased I now know what they are, and from what period.

However this was the only example I could find, and sadly these are a reproduction. So the big question now is, what is there value and are they are rare as they are making out?