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RARE WW1 GERMAN PILOTS MANUFACTURERS SET OF WINGED PROPELLOR INSIGNIA

A rare original manufacturer’s card of WW1 German pilot/Observers metal winged propeller devices for shoulder boards.

There are three pairs of wind propellers in all, or stamped metal with rear fasteners; one pair with Gold finish, one silver and one bronze and all have an attractive aged patina.

The 15.5cm x 12cm card is marked "GOLD - SILBER - BRONZE". At top and "SCHWINGEN DER FLIEGERABTEILUNGEN" at bottom. On reverse the card is maker marked ‘F.W.A & SOHNE’

Presumably these were on show at outfitters, so the discerning aviator could decide which colour he wished his aviation identification insignia to be in. This is a rare opportunity for the aviation insignia collector. I have certainly never seen a set like this before.

Code J1526        Price £ SOLD