UBB.threads Forums General Interest Other Hobbies and Collections, like sports cars, movies, music,etc Question on Wings

I recently turned a small grouping at a charity benefit so I had no chance to find any history or provenance of the items since they had been �donated�.

My main question is about the wings which are only marked �STERLING�. With the anchor attached to the wing and the included AIRCREW comment I wonder what these are. From the PAN-AM flying boats of the 30�s?

Also the ARC insignia have a patina that matches the wings exactly. Are they related? What does ARC stand for?

Any comments on value?

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I think those are Navy AC wings but missing some stars... I do not collect those but I have seen them around.

John

Hi Texas,
I have had this one for quite some time,it measures about 1 3/8" wing tip to wing tip,, but i haven't any info,,so i hope someone can answer your questions and we will both know what we have..
DAVE H

The wings are WWII vintage Navy aircrew wings. I believe the stars are combat stars, like the sub badge uses.
The ARC is an American Red Cross collar insignia.
I wish I found stuff like this at some of the recent auctions I've attended.

P.s. I was trying to buy wings like this on Ebay last year, and they kept going higher then I was willing to pay. IIRC, in the $50 to $70 range. I remember a dealer at a show who wanted $100 for a pair, and I almost laughed in his face.