Original U.S. WWII AAF Sterling Silver Pilot Wings Hand-Altered for Glider Pilot - Pinback by American Emblem Co. Category_Martini-Henry Parts however the dovetail itself is

however the dovetail itself is missing

clamped together by means of a screwed stud and wing nut

It has the correct early war OD green #3 Chin strap with a cast brass “hook” with the buckle and chinstrap missing entirely on the right side

and some denting on the right side below the hanger ring

Original U.S. WWII AAF Sterling Silver Pilot Wings Hand-Altered for Glider Pilot - Pinback by American Emblem Co. Category_Martini-Henry Parts however the dovetail itself isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic & unique set of pilots wings. This is a Sterling marked set of Pilot wings which were hand altered by a Glider pilot during the period. The shield was cleared off, and a stylized G was engraved onto the shield, denoting a Glider Pilot. The set has a fantastic patina, and the pin on the back is still working well. It is marked A. E. CO UTICA, N. Y. STERLING for manufacture by American Emblem