Pin, Military/Wings, RAF pilot

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Identifier2011-02-18_object_009Parts2011-02-18_object_009_012011-02-18_object_009_022011-02-18_object_009_032011-02-18_object_009_042011-02-18_object_009_05Accession Number2011-2-18Catalog Number2011-2-18/9Object NamePin, MilitaryDescriptionSet of RAF pilot wings made from sterling silver and inlaid enamel. Wings are designed with a crown on top of a wreath with wings outstretched on either side. In center of wreath is raised text 'RAF' in stylized lettering. Wreath is filled in with green enamel accents. Crown has red enamel accents. On back of wings, straight pin and clasp. "Sterling Silver" stamped into back. Included with wings are original box, red leather with white silk inner lining, "W.E. Gray & Silversmith, London." in black cursive print on silk lining. MaterialMetalServiceRAFManufacturerGray, W. E.Datecirca 1939-1945Signature/MarksMarks: Sterling Silver

Labels: W. E. Gray
Watchmaker, Jeweler, Silversmith
522 Oxford St.
London, W.DimensionsH: 0.75 in/W: 2.25 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyright

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Pin, Military/Wings, RAF pilot