Army Air Corp

1930's Balloon Hat Wing by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1623This is a museum quality reproduction of an extremely rare wing. While mini wings have been made of almost all US Wing types the Balloon wing seems to be missing. You never see one at all. Recently we found one and have made this reproduction. Based on the construction of the wing it dates from the 1930's and may have been a special order for one balloon pilot. The wing could have been a sweetheat wing or used for an overseas hat....

5 Star Collar Insignia Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1198A package of the two very hard to find collar size insignia rank for General of the Army, also same one used for Admiral of the Navies and General of the Air Forces. These are made in sterling silver. Silver ones are even harder to find than the regular collar ones. These come in Clutch Backs but can be special ordered in Pin Back.

A two very hard to find collar size insignia rank for General of the Army, also same one used for Admiral of the Navies and General of the Air Forces. These are made in sterling silver. Silver ones are even harder to find than the regular collar ones. What is interesting this size rank was the only 5 star insignia that could be worn by all services. The full size was not used by the Navy and the Navy mid-size(raincoat) was not used by the Army. Sold in a set of two. Clutch Backs.

5 Star General Hap Arnold by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1314WWII 5 Star General Insignia Sterling clutch back. Sold as a set of two. This is a reproduction of General Hap Arnold's 5 star rank. It appears that each 5 star had their own insignia, it is interesting to note Hap Arnold's are 1/16 of an inch bigger than the others.

Luxenberg 5 Star Rank extremely rare hallamrk. Worn by Eisenhower.

AAF Crash Boat Sterling Pin by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1355The US Army has more boats than the Navy and the Army has more aircraft than the Air Force, so why shouldn't the Air Force have its own Navy. Years ago the Air Force did have some 'boats' that sure looked a lot like PT Boats of WWII fame. But these were very limited in use to rescue of air crews along the coast of the US where a lot of flying and training took place. The crews on these boats had unofficial 'wings' just as the...

American Volunteer Group Sterling Collar by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1702American Volunteer Group Sterling Collar insignia sold in a set of two. This is a quality reproduction of the collar insignia worn by this group. Notice they have the British loop backs.

Balloon Observer Wings Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1132This is a World War I Naval Aviation Observer Wing as shown on Page 16 of United States Navy Wings of Gold. This reproduction is sterling silver with a 24 karat gold plate of this very rare wing. The original was hallmarked Amico and so is this one.

Civilian Instructor Wing Sterling w Gold by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1160This is a 'generic' Civilian Instructor wing from World War II as shown on Page 322 of 'More Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens' by Jon Maguire. This replica is very accurately made in Sterling Silver with a heavy 24k gold plate. It is a three inch wing and was never official. It was the cadet hat badge with the prop removed.

CPT Wings Civilian Pilot Traning Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1743This is a musuem quality reproduction of the CPT Wings Civilian Pilot Traning in Sterling Silver. During WWII cadets were trained as pilots while they were civilians and placed in the enlisted reserve. When they completed training they were awarded these wings. These are hallmarked Dancraft as were the originals.

Five Star Rank Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1200A package of two insignia rank for General of the Army, also same one used for General of the Air Forces. This is the uniform size made in sterling silver.The Navy did not use the full size rank as its one 5 star use shoulder boards on his uniform.

Flight Engineer by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1260The last wing authorized in WWII was the Flight Engineer. But prior to its being issued some of the flight engineers had a jeweler take an Observer Wing and solder an 'E' on its face making their own 'Engineer' wings. This is a reproduction of this rare type of unofficial wing in a 3 inch pin back made in sterling silver

Flight Engineer by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1261The last wing authorized in WWII was the Flight Engineer. But prior to its being issued some of the flight engineers had a jeweler take an Observer Wing and solder an 'E' on its face making their own 'Engineer' wings. This is a reproduction of this rare type of unofficial wing in a 1 3/8 inch pin back made in sterling silver for wearing on the overseas hat.

Flight Engineer 2 inch Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1164WWII Air Corps Flight Engineer Wings. This is a very well made replica in Sterling Silver with lots of detail and a pin back in the standard 2 inch shirt size( Extremely hard to find). These wings were authorized on June 19, 1945. The last wing of the war was authorized for the flight engineers in USAAF. After the war this wing continued to be used for Flight Engineers on the B-29 and some other aircraft.

Flight Engineer 2 inch Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1262The last wing authorized in WWII was the Flight Engineer. But prior to its being issued some of the flight engineers had a jeweler take an Observer Wing and solder an 'E' on its face making their own 'Engineer' wings. This is a reproduction of this rare type of unofficial wing in a 2 inch pin back made in sterling silver.

This is a high quality sterling silver Mess Dress Halo Badge. We believe we are the only ones in the US making this badge in sterling. The current available badge is made from pot metal. This is a reproduction of the badge that was originally made by Phillips and so hallmarked.

Government issue with only sterling hallmark

Luxenberg Paratrooper Badge Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-2157Luxenberg Paratrooper Badge Sterling made in the details you would expect from Luxenberg. This is a great looking paratrooper badge in full size and any paratrooepr would be proud to wear this. Pin back and the pin only opens 80 degrees.

Master Paratrooper Badge Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-776Master Paratrooper Badge Sterling Silver. The Master Paratrooper was authorized in 1952 and is awarded with 36 months on jump status, 65 jumps of which at least 4 at night. Plus some other requirements. This is a Korean War version of this badge.

Paratrooper 11th Airborne H to H Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1434This is a reproduction of a very famious unofficial WWII Paratrooper Badge call the "Heaven to Hell." It features a cross on top and a jolly roger on the bottom. Only a few were made in the field by members of the 11th.

Paratrooper Badge Mess Dress Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1568PParatrooper Badge Mess Dress Sterling Silver. This is the one inch mess dress size and while shown in pin back it can be ordered in clutch back. Also shown in oxidized finish ir can be ordered in bright.

Paratrooper Badge Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1272Since WWII the paratrooper badge has been basicly unchanged. This is a reproduction of a very common design with a flat back. During WWII it started out with a pin back as shown here but by the end of the war they were being made with a clutch back and can be ordered that way. Just put a note in the comments box.

Paratrooper Badge Sterling Sendi Japan by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1658A reproduction of the Post World War II Paratrooper Badge. The original of this badge was made in Japan after the war and is considered to be the rarest of this type of badge and can be seen by the type of pin back. While not an original a great item for any collection untill a real one comes along. This replica is made of Sterling Silver complete with the proper hallmarks.

Paratrooper Badge with two combat stars Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1272-2This is a sterling silver paratrooper badge with two combat stars for two jumps into a hot zone. This badge has been unchanged since it was introduced in WWII. While shown with a WWII Pin Back it can be ordered with a clutch back. Just make a note in the comments box on the order form.

Pin Back / Clutch back for later years

Paratrooper with one combat star Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1272-1This is a sterling silver paratrooper badge with a combat star for one jump into a hot zone. This badge has been unchanged since it was introduced in WWII. While shown with a WWII Pin Back it can be ordered with a clutch back. Just make a note in the comments box on the order form.

2 Inch

Pilot Wings Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1168This is a museum quality reproduction of a WWI Navy Piltos wing orginaly designed by BB&B and made in sterling with a 24karat Gold Plate.

1 3/8 inch SeniorBalloon Pilot overseas hat badge snowflake back

Senior Balloon Pilot Wing Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1177This is a museum quality reproduction of a rare medal add-on. It is a very small Pilot Wing device that can be added to the WWI Voctory Medal to show service in aviation. This device is made in sterling silver with a 24 karat gold plate and two attachment wires for adding to the victory medal. A perfect addition to any display of a WWI Airmen.

Senior Balloon Pilot Wing Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1166WWI Colonel Flase Embroridery Set of Two Collar eagles in Sterling Silver. This is sold in sets of two. This was the preferred looking Colonel insignia. The wing span is approximately 1 3/8 inches with each eagle facing each other. Look closely and you can see the Eagles are facing the arrows which was not authorized, these are called 'War Eagle' since they are not facing the peace olive branch. This is made with the...

Senior Pilot Luxenberg Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1796This is a museum quality reproduction of the Luxenberg Senior Pilot wing of WWII. Luxenberg wings are considered the finest wings of the war.

Senior Pilot Wings Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1192This is a museum quality reproduction of a US Marine Corp Enlisted EGA set made in sterling silver with a heavy 24kt gold plate. WWI insignia is very hard to find. Here is an excellent example of one of this insignia, with sterling hallmark.

Sitting Duck pin aka "Sea Squatters Club" by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1569I bet you can guess what this badge means. Here is another of those unofficial British awards, that you would rather not have. It joins the Order of the Boot but for those who like to sit in a raft in the channel. Gold plated sterling with screw backs.

Charles A. Lindbergh. Just before he took off for Paris, this pin of the Spirit of St. Louis which I was told by a collector was given out to VIP's in Long Island. Another collector has told me it was given out later at a big reception for Lindy, but also in New York. But in either case it is a pin given out in his honor and it an extremely nice item of history. If anyone knows the real story please tell me. This is a high quality reproduction of this extremely rare pin in sterling silver. The...

Technical Observer Wing Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1179WWI One Star General False Embroidery in Sterling Silver. This is sold in sets of two. This was the preferred looking star. General Black Jack Persing used to wear four of these on each side.

Technical Observer WIng Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-755In World War II the Navigator Wing was awarded to graduates of the AAF Aerial Navigation Course. The wing was established on Sept 4,1942. This is a very well made sweetheart wing also called a mini which is 1 3/8 inch with pin back sterling silver replica of these wings in single piece construction.

This is a high quality sterling silver Halo Badge in a charm. We believe we are the only ones in the US making this charm in sterling.

This is a high quality sterling silver Master Halo Charm. We believe we are the only ones in the US making this charm in sterling.