Original Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available. This is a fantastic trio of WWII era Aviator wings as worn by the Pilots and Crew members aboard the various types of aircraft during and after the war. All 3 were produced by N.S. Meyer Inc of New York. It is generally believed that this firm was founded in 1906 by Nathan S. Meyer in New York. This company, located at 79 5th Ave, was considered an army and navy equipment store. His father, Simon N. Meyer, was a clothing merchant whose business began selling “gold and silver trimmings” and eventually was listed under “Regalia” in the directors in the 1880s and 1890s. It is believed that Nathan played an active role in this business. This explains why some sources state that N.S Meyer had created medals for the Army since the late 19th century.

Their marking changed slightly over time from being incised or raised, but is generally identified by a shield shape with MEYER running vertically and NEW YORK horizontally in a cross shape (intersecting at the Y).

The wings in this lot:
- US Army Air Forces Pilot “Wings”: During World War II, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three degrees, including Pilot, Senior Pilot, and Command Pilot. A polished silver colored version of these badges is currently used as the United States Air Force Pilot Badges. This example is for a Pilot and is offered in wonderful condition with a functional pin arm and locking catch.

- US Army Air Forces Senior Pilot “Wings”: This badge is similar to the Pilot wings with the exception of the star on top of the center shield. This was to identify a pilot of their seniority. The higher degrees are denoted by a star or star with wreath above the badge.

- US Army Air Forces Aircrewman “Wings”: The first version of the Aircrew Badge was issued by the Army Air Forces during the Second World War. The badge was similar in design to the Aviator Badge, however, and displayed an emblem denoting enlisted status on its circular shield, or escutcheon, centered between two wings. The emblem featured the arms of the United States of America, in clear relief generally against a horizontally lined background, on a disk with a raised rim.

Anyone trained in flight operations was authorized to wear this badge, including pilots, bombardiers, navigators, flight engineers, radio men and gunners. The badge was also awarded to certain ground personnel at the discretion of their commanding officer. Non-crewmembers eligible for the badge were individuals with flying status such as aircraft maintenance supervisors and technical inspectors. For example, aircrew badges were issued to Automatic Flight Control Equipment (A.F.C.E.) and Bombsight Shop personnel and others essential to "keep 'em flying" who flew instructional and maintenance flights but who did not actually take part in combat missions during World War II.

All badges are still in functional condition with their respective pin or locking catch mechanisms. All details are still crisp but does show wear. They are all presented without any extensive damage and comes more than ready for display.