French Insignia

WWI French 94th Aero Squadron Charm Sterling Silver

French 94th Aero Squadron Lapel Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1821LThis 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...

French WWI SPA 26 pilot wing sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1678This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare WWI Imperial Russian / Ukrainian Naval Pilot Wing made in Sterling Silver with a correct brass nut and 24karat gold plated insignia on the front. Imperial Russian badges are extreme hard to find and sell for 10 times or more what the starting pirce is for this exceptional reproduction. It is an extremely different looking badge with the ships chain on the outside...

Lafayette Flying Corp Sterling Badge by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1570This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French wing from the World War One. On 4 August 1914 squadron DO22 was formed, but it was short lived and by 20 August it bccame MF22 flying over Belgium and Luxemberg. In july 1917 the squadron was moved to Italyto aid the Italian Army and became AR22. It was during this time frame they were asked to design a squadron emblem. They opted for the Roman She-wolf, a...

SAL 14. This squadron was formed in 1913 as V13, which became VB1, then DO14, then MF14 and finally SAL14. This is the third and finnaly version of the pin worn by the Squadron and is shown on Pages 76 and 322 of Bartlett's book. This is the third version of their insignia and the second insignia of the squadron. The first was a cover-leaf design of the Cross of Lorraine. This design came about in 1917 and was first designed by Sgt. Blanchot. This pin is 1 5/16 inches wide.

Pilot Wings of SPA 15 know as the Hel- met of Bayard. The wing is 60mm wide and is almost a 1/2 ounce of silver. It has a brass pin and hallmarked 800. This squadron was established in 1912 at Reims and became MS15 on 4 April 1915, on 20 September 1915 they became N15 and SPA 15 in April 1917. A drawing of the pin can be found in French Military Aeronautical Branch Badges up to 1918 By Philippe Bartlett on page 77.

WWI 1916 French Licensed Pilot Wings by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1497In the 1880's in France it was very popular to wear a golden eagle pin with a size 6 pocket watch (Smallest size made) attached to a loop on the bottom of the pin. The ladies could then pivot the watch and see what time it was. After all they didn't have pockets and the wrist watch was still 30 years away. In World War I the French Pilots used a varity of pins and badges for their uniforms to show they were pilots....

WWI Aviation Collar / Sweetheart Pin Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1587This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French Pilot badge wing from the World War One. This squadron was first established on 1 January 1918 as N99 and became SPA 99 in April 1918.The squadron was disbanded on 11 April 1919. A picture of this badge / wing can be found in French Military Aeronautical Branch Badges up to 1918 By Philippe Bartlett on page 146 and on page 335. This reproduction is...

This is a set of two WWI Aviation Collar insignia in sterling silver. Another style of this insignia.

WWI Era French Aero Club de France Sterling Pin by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1485This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare squadron pin for SPA 81. It is only one inch long and was believed to be worn on a hat, due to its size. Made in sterling silver.

WWI French ? Pilot Pin Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1481This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French pin from the World War One era. Aviation was a big thing in France at that time with a lot more people interested in it than in the United States. One of the signiticnat clubs was this one with its lapel pin. I have seen this pin in many collector books but finally was loaned one to reproduce.

WWI French 1909 Bleriot Sterling Pin by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1534This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French badge wing from the World War One. The Air Companies used unofficial badges/ wings for designations and these are very rare.. A picture of this badge / wing can be found in French Military Aeronautical Branch Badges up to 1918 By Philippe Bartlett on page 349, figure 2. This reproduction is made in sterling silver with a 24k gold plate. It has the correct...

WWI French Aircrew Wings Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1742US Army Air Corps Balloon Pilot Wings. This is a replica in Sterling Silver of the LGB Design. The first Balloon wings that was introduced in 1919 as the Balloon Observer Wings but were redesignated as Balloon Pilot Wings on Feb. 20, 1940. This is a 3inch with pin back wing.

WWI French Airship Pilot Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1741In 1921 the Airplane Observer Badge (while it looks like a wing it was never officially called that) was introduced by the US Army. This is a very well made sterling silver replica of that badge with pinback. The badge was abolished on Feb. 20, 1940. Then in 1940 its name was changed to Combat Observer.

WWI French Airship Pilot Wings Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1740A sterling silver reproduction of the 1920 Blackinton Wing. At the end of the war the US dropped its letters from the front of the wings. Until the present design was selected a few years later, Blackington sold these wings without the letters.

WWI French Aviation Militaire Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1491This is a museum quality reproduction of a lapel pin from WWI or shortly after. The men within their squardons were very proud and worn their pins to show their pride. This is a copy of one of the most famious pins of WWI.

WWI French Badge Air Companies Sterling/Gold by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1716In 1921 the Airship Pilot Badge (while it looks like a wing it was never officially called that) was introduced by the US Army. This is a very well made sterling silver replica of that badge 1 3/8 inch with pinback. This size was worn on the Overseas Hat or given to a mother of girlfriend as a sweetheart pin. The 1 3/8 inch was never official so not many of these badges would have been made and are missing...

WWI French Badge Air Companies Sterling/Gold by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-17171930's Flat designed Pilots wing based on the design of a BB&B wing. This is a sterling silver reproduction. This wing is 2 3/4 inches wide. One of the few wings below the standard 3 inch size.

WWI French Br 283 Squadron Badge by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1878This is a museum quality reproduction of a unofficial 1930's USMC Naval Observer Wing made in sterling silver in three parts and hard soldered together. The background wing is hallmarked Meyer and is shown in US Navy WIngs of Gold 1917 to the Present on Page 47. The Anchor hade been removed and the EGA Applied. Also if you look closely at the EGA it comes frm that period. This wing is missing from many collections since...

WWI French Cadet Pilot Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1482WWI Aviation Collar / Sweetheart Pin Sterling Silver. This is a very rare version of a pin made in France during the war. It was similar to pins made with the names of towns and battles but on this one it has lightly engraved the word "Aviation." The odds are it was send home as a sweetheart pin but could also have been used as a uniform collar insignia.

WWI French Dirigible Observer Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1850This is a very high quality reproduction of a 1930's US Navy Pilots Wing designed by NS Meyer with a pin back in 2 3/4 inch wide, made in Sterling Silver with a 24 karat gold plate.

WWI French Dirigible Trainee Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1850TNavy Pilot wing design from 1922. This is a reproduction of a 1922 US Navy Pilots Wing with a pin back in 2 3/4 inch wide, made in Sterling Silver with a 24 karat gold plate.

WWI French Eagle Wing Badge Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1479During WWI France Pilots were a daring bunch. Charles Nungesser was an ace with 43 victories. During WWI he suffered a fractured skull, two broken legs, a smashed arm, a multiple-fractured jaw, a scorched foot, and a burned hand - these were some of the seventeen injuries that Charles Nungesser suffered while flying for France in the First World War. A dashing, devil-may-care pilot of legend, he was reputed to have...

WWI French Hat badge SPA 81 Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1735This US Army Pilot wing is 3 inches is similar to ones dated from the 1930's from BB&B and made in sterling silver. It is a very detailed wing and flat in design with a pin back. Unusual compared to

WWI French Navy Aircrew Wing Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1851This is a high quality reproduction in sterling silver of a1922 US Coast Guard Pilot Wing. The center shield is silver with the rest of the wing has a 24k gold plate. This is a rare wing not found in many collections. The Coast Guard was rather small and did not have many pilots. This wing is sterling with the center protected during the plating process to keep it silver

WWI French Navy Pilot Wing Badge Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-18521920's US Navy Balloon Pilot Wing. This is a very high quality sterling silver reproduction then gold plated with 24karat gold, complete with pin back of a 1920 Navy Lighter than Air Pilot Wing. This one of the few 1/2 wings ever used by the US Military. Also called by Navy personnel a Blimp Pilot

WWI French Nungesser Pilot Pin Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1533In the 1880's in France it was very popular to wear a golden eagle pin with a size 6 pocket watch (Smallest size made) attached to a loop on the bottom of the pin. The ladies could then pivot the watch and see what time it was. After all they didn't have pockets and the wrist watch was still 30 years away. In World War I the French Pilots used a varity of pins and badges for their uniforms to show they were pilots....

WWI French Pilot 'Cocotle de L'Escadrille 11 by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1487Musuem quality reproduction of a French WWI Aircrew wing in sterling silver.

WWI French Pilot Eagle Pin Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1480WWI French 1909 Bierlot Sterling Pin

WWI French Pilot Stork Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1488This is a museum quality reproduction of a WWI French Sqadron Wing in sterling silver.SPA 167 was formed on 1 September 1918 and attached to Combat Group 12, the 'stork' group. They flew Spad VII and XIII aircraft under the command of Lieutentand de Romanet. The stork insignia was designed by Second-Lieutemant LeChevalier. The squadron was disbanded on 8 April 1919.

WWI French Pilot Stork Sterling GP by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1483Museum quality reproduction of a WWI French SPA 103 Pilot Wing in sterling silver. This wing is hallmarked A-1096 and 925. Their were two Squadrons marked the 103rd, one was American and the other French. The French one came into existance when the original 103 when uder American control.

WWI French Pilot Stork with Cross Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1495This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare WWI French Squadron Pin BR113 Sterling Silver.

WWI French Pilot Wing Eagle FIX Sterling/Gold by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1489This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French badge wing from the World War One. This squadron was first established on 2 August 1914 and became C39 in Feb 1915, then in Oct 1917 it became SOP 39 and finally SAL 39 on 14 Feb 1918. The letters indicate the type of aircraft they used. SAL is for Salmson. OK Why is the rabbit blowing a trumpet- I have no idea. This badge is 1 1/8 inch in diameter...

WWI French Pilot Wing Mess Dress Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1473This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French pin from the World War One era. Aviation was a big thing in France at that time with a lot more people interested in it than in the United States. During the War many people wore Souvenir Badges such as this one shown on page 351 of French Military Aeronautical Branch Badges up to 1918 By Philippe Bartlett, Figure 15, made in sterling silver.

This is a museum quality sterling silver reproduction of the very famious 'Death the Reaper' Pilot Wings of SPAD 94. Adopted Feb 1918. The actual wings can be found on Page 142 of French Military Aeronautical Branch Badges up to 1918 By Philippe Bartlett. This is one of the most sort after squardron wings of the French Air Service. Notice it even has the correct hallmarks in this reproduction.Item is 2" wide

WWI French Pilots Wing Stork in Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1476Many of the French Pilots wore birds on their uniforms, two of the most popular designs were the eagle and Stork. This stork is rather rare in design in that it is facing towards the right on the uniform and most of them faced left. A picture of this wing can be found in French Military Aeronautical Branch Badges up to 1918 By Philippe Bartlett on pages351 Figure 11. Different stork designs were used by all Pilots...

WWI French Question Mark on US Collar Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1490This is a museum quality reproduction of a WWI French Airship Pilot wing in sterling silver withthe wing gold plated in 24karat gold. Not a common wing, in fact rather rare.

WWI French Question Mark Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1492This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French Pilot badge wing that pre-dates WWI. BL3 was formed in early 1912 at Pau, France. In October 1915 they became N3 with the introduction of Neiports to the Squadron. The stork was designed by Major Felix Brocard the commander of Combat Group 12, this squardron was part of that group. In April 1917 the offical name changed to SPA 3. Also in July 1917 Capitaine...

WWI French SAL 22 Pilot Squadron Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1862This is a museum quality reproduction of a 1930's Naval Observer Wing made in sterling silver in two parts and hard soldered together. This wing is hallmarked Meyer and is shown in US Navy WIngs of Gold 1917 to the Present on Page 47. A truly beautiful wing from the golden age of aviation.

Formed in September 1914 as HF28, in Jan 1915 they became C 28 and in Jan 1918 finally SAL 28. The insignia is based on an advertisment for cigarette-paper 'le Nil' which used this elephant. The insignia is 1 7/16 of an inch wide.

WWI French SAL 39 Squadron Badge Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-17621919 US Army Air Corps Balloon Pilot Wings. This is a three inch with pin back replica in Sterling Silver of the balloon Pilot wings shown, number 54, in Duncan Campbell's book on Aviation Badges and Insignia. This wing is believed to have been made between 1919 and 1921. The first Balloon wings that was introduced in 1919 as the Balloon Observer Wings but were redesignated as Balloon Pilot Wings on Feb. 20,...

This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French Pilot badge wing from the World War One. This squadron was formed from C11 to become C51 on 11 March 1915, then SAL 51 on 17 December 1918 and disbanded on 10 July 1919. Not much is known about the squadron except they did have three victories.

WWI French SPA 103 Pilot Wing Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1679This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare WWI Russian Navigator Wing made in Sterling Silver with a correct brass nut and the compass disk in 24k Gold plate over sterling. The badge is 1 5/8 inches wide. Imperial Russian badges are extreme hard to find and sell for 10 times or more what the starting price is for this exceptional museum reproduction. It is an extremely different looking badge and very rare...

It was a tradition after WWI for veterans to wear a lapel button to signify their wartime service. These lapel pins and buttons are extremely hard to find. This is a museum reproduction of the SPA 15 lapel button in sterling silver.�This stick pin is in the same design as the SPA 15 Pilot pin known as the Helmet of Bayard. This squadron was established in 1912 at Reims and became MS 15 on 4 April 1915, on 20 September 1915 they became N 15 and SPA 15 in Aprill 1917. A drawing of the pin can be...

WWI French SPA 151 Pilot Wing Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1493This is a museum quality reproduction of a very rare French wing from World War One. On 8 March 1918 squadron SOP 283 was formed, but it was short lived and by 3 June it became Br 283 and was disbanded on 31 December 1918, not even one year in existence. A few other items of interest on the side of an aircraft as shown on page 459 of Les escadrilles de l'aeronautique militarure francaise is the word 'PHOTO' and this...

WWI French SPA 26 Pin Sterling by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1478WWI Pilot French Stork w Cross sterling Silver

WWI French SPA 3 Squadron Badge by Weingarten GalleryItem Number: P-1867US Coast Guard Pilots wing in Sterling Silver with a 24k Gold Plate.This is one of the few wings made in a two tone version. The wing is the same as the Navy Pilot of that era but with the silver shield.