JOSTEN is 1/32” high x 3/16” length STERLING is 1/32” high x Wide. To correctly identify the original WASP Wings, manufacturer information is stamped, indented and located right of the Lozenge area is indented 1/32” indentation is 11/16” high and 11/32” The back of the WASP wing contains theĬlues for determining authenticy of this item. Width 0.875” The attributes of Finish Wing is oxidized lozenge isįasteners Two clutch backs spaced 2” apart. Manufacturer Josten (name changed to JOSTENS after WWII.) ![]() The lozenge is satin finish rather than the high polished lozenge on the The lozenge replaced the shield rather than being Service Pilots) are smaller than the standard AAF or the USAF pilot These WAFSĭetailed information on the official wingsįrom WASP Florence Shutsy Reynolds (silver artist ) : Women pilots originally flying for the Ferry Command wore these regulation ACT Civillian Pilot Wings. The same design with slight variations from 43 - W-1 to43 - W-7. WASP wings WFTD (Women's Flying Training Detachment) for the first classes were the same as the aviation cadets-with the shield in the middle 'sanded down' and the class number added. Wings worn by the first classes to graduate from theĪrmy Air Corps training program -paid for by director, Jacqueline Cochran. The difference was in the cut of the feathers,īut the main * LOZENGE in the center was the same for both designs. Official WASP wings from 43 W-8 to 44 W-10-there wereĢ versions of these wings used. ![]() Their wings was to these young women.and so she picked up the bill 1. These women pilots be given Army Air Corps Wings?' Jackie knew how important winning Graduates were awarded wings, ending another controversary of 'should ![]() Who were accepted) who successfully completed the Women SILVER WASP WINGS-worn by 1,074 women during WWII (out of 25,000 who applied and 1,830
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