WWII Military Pins

[cherrypicked]

I am trying to figure out what these two pins are. Someone mentioned the wing pin could be an early CAA pin but I'm familiar with those and this doesn't look like that. I can't find it anywhere on the internet!

The wings have a circle with an eagle, three stars under it, and what I think is the regular pilots shield.

The other is a trident like shape with a chain the number "58" which I am assuming is the year but I'm not sure what the top pin itself is. Obviously if the 58 is the year it is not WWII but I am pretty sure the other may be.

I would really appreciate any help I can get.

 

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[DCMatt]

cherrypicked - Welcome to the forum. We'll probably never know for sure about the pin, but allow me make some observations and speculations.

It certainly could have belonged to Clarance with his connection to the Air Corps. I didn't find any records on his duty station but if he was stateside, he might have attended the CAA conference in Chicago (close to home) in 1944 and got the wings. I also discovered that his wife worked at the Pentagon during the war so they could have come from there. Either of these scenarios would make your pin "WWII era".

On the other hand, this logo was also used by the Civil Aeronautics Board. The were legislated out of business in 1985 with deregulation of the airline industry.



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[mical66]

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cherrypicked - Welcome to the forum. We'll probably never know for sure about the pin, but allow me make some observations and speculations.

It certainly could have belonged to Clarance with his connection to the Air Corps. I didn't find any records on his duty station but if he was stateside, he might have attended the CAA conference in Chicago (close to home) in 1944 and got the wings. I also discovered that his wife worked at the Pentagon during the war so they could have come from there. Either of these scenarios would make your pin "WWII era".

On the other hand, this logo was also used by the Civil Aeronautics Board. The were legislated out of business in 1985 with deregulation of the airline industry.

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[cherrypicked]

I actually emailed the "wanted" ad and got a response this morning. According to him It's a miniature pilot wing worn as lapel pin by civilians that were given out by the CAS. The guy offered to buy it but I have no idea of what it could be worth.

What a neat thing to pick up. I got both pins for a dollar. Last year I got a Farragut badge from the civil war at a garage sale for 15 dollars only to find out there were only 100 made. I sold that piece to a museum. I don't even know where to begin to find how much this is worth since there is practically no information available. Maybe I should post on the what's it worth board and see if anyone can come up with info. I can't even find records of them being sold.

Thanks to everyone for all the help! I would have never figured it out by myself!

 

[DCMatt]

With a rare piece like this there is no precedence, so it is worth whatever your buyer is willing to pay. You have to admit that there is a pretty limited market for "air traffic control memorabilia" and you found a guy who wants it. If you want to sell it, throw him a $$$ figure and see what he says. Let the negotiations begin!

Just curious... Did he give you a time frame on the wings?

DCMatt

I actually emailed the "wanted" ad and got a response this morning. According to him It's a miniature pilot wing worn as lapel pin by civilians that were given out by the CAS. The guy offered to buy it but I have no idea of what it could be worth.

What a neat thing to pick up. I got both pins for a dollar. Last year I got a Farragut badge from the civil war at a garage sale for 15 dollars only to find out there were only 100 made. I sold that piece to a museum. I don't even know where to begin to find how much this is worth since there is practically no information available. Maybe I should post on the what's it worth board and see if anyone can come up with info. I can't even find records of them being sold.

Thanks to everyone for all the help! I would have never figured it out by myself!

 

[cherrypicked]

That's a good question. He did not give me a time frame. I sent him an email back so if he responds I will remember to ask.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I am unable to determine anything helpful from the backside pics other than they are 20th century clasps.