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Cliff Presley Collection
5/16/2010
Military Aviator badge Number 1 - This is it, the very first U.S. Military Aviator badge ever awarded. "Original 1913 Military Aviator gold-proof badge #1 given to Captain Charles DeForest Chandler, Chief of the Aeronautical Division, Signal Corps, from 1 August 1907 to 30 June 1910, and 20 June 1911 to 9 September 1913. Military Aviator Qualification Date: 5 July 1912. Aero Club of America Expert Aviator No. 5.
The die for this badge was manufactured by the Ordnance Department, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. It was struck in 14kt gold, and then coated with 24kt gold before receiving additional hand embellishments by a skilled engraver. Once completed it was forwarded to Brigadier General George P. Scriven, Chief Signal Officer, Washington, DC, for official approval. After being approved by General Scriven, he presented the badge to Captain Chandler on 6 October 1913." - Cliff Presley
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/2/2011
Original 1913 Military Aviator badge manufactured by the Ordnance Department, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Presented to Lieutenant Robert H. Willis, Military Aviator No. 20. Military Aviator Qualification Date: 26 December 1913. Aero Club of America Expert Aviator No. 22.
Only 23 officers were award a 1913 Military Aviator badge made by the Rock Island Arsenal. This badge was struck in 14kt gold, and then coated with 24kt gold. Note that some details such as the eagles beak on the Willis badge are slightly different from those found on gold-proof badge #1 presented to Captain Charles DeForest Chandler on 6 October 1913. The reason is the Willis badge was struck using a second die that had to be made by the Rock Island Arsenal after the first one was damaged
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/3/2010
The 1913 type Military Aviator badge from LT/Gen Lewis Hyde Brereton. This badge may have been made in the Philippines prior to 1917.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/1/2010
1913 style Military Aviator badge in silver made by V. H. Blackinton. To date no explanation has been found that would explain why this badge was struck in silver since only gold badges are known to have been officially authorized by the War Department for wear on a uniform; however, in 1918 V. H. Blackinton did list the badge in their catalog as being available in gold or silver.If you have any evidence that might substantiate why this badge was offered in silver please let me know as I'd love to see it.
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Bell & Birkner, 503-5 Ave, NY, STERLING #35
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
This badge belonged to Raynal C. Bolling.
In 1913-1914 the Aero Club of America held talks about fathering a national movement to interest state militia authorities into forming Federal Reserve units for the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps for the purpose of training men in aeronautics. The first such unit formed was the First Aviation Corps in New York. Eager to learn how to fly and get commissions, several businessmen and young men connected with prominent New York families began contributing funds for its development; however, progress was cut short when, in February 1915, the Secretary of War would not grant a request for a brigadier general to act as its chief since no reserve organization had yet been authorized for the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps.
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Bell & Birkner, 503-5 Ave, NY, STERLING #47
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
This is a variation of the First Aviation Corps badge
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
This badge was worn by Captain Raynal C. Bolling, NYNG
On 1 September 1915 Captain Raynal C. Bolling, New York
National Guard and James E. Miller, with the support of General John F.
O'Ryan, head of the New York National Guard, began work to organizing an
aero company under the New York National Guard. Work was started with
$12,500 from the Aero Club of America. Along with a rated pilot
Lieutenant A. B. Thaw, NYNG, three civilian pilots, P. C. "Tex" Millman;
Filip A. Bjorklund, and O. M."Rusty" Bounds, were hired as pilot
instructors. Recruiting started and two Gallaudet-Gnome airplanes were
rented, one with an engine of 100-horsepower and the other of 50-hp. The
Club also financed the training of National Guard student pilots at the
Curtiss school at Newport News, Virginia, and the Thomas school at
Ithaca, New York.
On 1 November 1915 under command of Captain Bolling, the first National
Guard aero company was formed called the Aviation Detachment, First
Battalion, Signal Corps, National Guard, New York. Shortly thereafter it
was re-designated the First Aero Company. It was provisionally
recognized on 22 June 1916 and mustered into federal service on 13 July
1916 in anticipation of duty on the Mexican border. At this time the
company went into more intensive training under the direction of regular
army officers, Lieutenants Joseph E. Carberry and Walter G. Kilner.
Eventually 25 members qualified as pilots but on 2 November 1916, the
First Aero Company was mustered out of federal service without ever
having reached the border.
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Johnson Manufacturing Company, New York, Sterling
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/17/2010
1917 style Military Aviator badge
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/15/2010
This badge is a French made 1917 Military Aviator (MA) badge that belonged to Colonel Arthur Read Christie. F.A.I. Certificate no. 323; Expert Aviator Certificate No. 40. He received his Military Aviator rating in July 1918. C.O. 2nd Aviation Instructional Center, Tours, France; C.O. 99th Aero Squadron; C.O. 5th Army Corps Observation Group; Chief of Air Service, 5th Army Corps, Toul Sector.
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9/15/2010
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Chris Norman Collection
1/2/2022
December 1917 Military Aviator badge.
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Sterling
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/1/2010
This badge was made by Dan S. Dunham from San Antonio, Texas.
Please note its unusual construction. It is a cast badge and while we are uncertain if he used a lost-wax or centrifugal-force method of casting to make it; either method would have allowed him to create a very unique looking badge with a novel twist to its design not found in any other American wing badge made in 1918.
The badge was first carved out of wax with each layer of its feathers protruding out at an extended angle. Once cast in sterling silver, Dunham or one of his assistants would take a jewelers hammer and begin tapping the back of each layer of feathers so they would begin to fold over in the front to eventually lap over the row of feathers just below it.
The net effect was to convert a two dimensional casting into one with several three dimensional rows of feathers. . . a task that would have been impossible to do with a badge that was die struck."
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/2/2010
This badge belonged to 2/Lt Dwight H. Green. He later became Mayor of Chicago, IL in 1939. He was also Governor of Illinois from 1941-1949.
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9/2/2010
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9/3/2010
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9/3/2010
One very interesting pilot badge made by Dan S. Dunham. This is just one of several different pilot badge variations Dunham made during WW1.
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9/12/2010
This badge was made by Dan S. Dunham. Its feathering pattern is different than the similar style Dunham badge above.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/4/2010
This badge was worn by 2/Lt Robert L. Gandy
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/4/2010
This badge was made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle
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Cliff Presley Collection
11/20/2011
This is an extremely rare 3rd pattern Dallas style wing
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Chris Norman Collection
12/26/2021
This is the badge Duncan Campbell identified as the "Dallas Pattern" based on his interviews with WW1 Aviators.
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John Ferguson Collection
2/27/2016
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Tod Rathbone Collection
8/8/2021
This is the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Dallas pattern wing
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Chris Norman Collection
12/26/2021
The so-called "Large Shield Dallas". This well-made, three-piece on felt, "Dallas-type" badge is also occasionally encountered configured with the three main pieces soldered together to form a solid metal badge. The maker of this badge remains to be determined.
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03/04/2024
This Bailey Banks & Biddle made wing was worn by Lt. Theodore J. Munchhof, USAAS 1917-1928
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9/5/2010
This pattern has been attributed to a jewelery company in Memphis, TN named Homrighous (For years it has been referred to as Homrichous but some recent detective work by a dedicated collector has found out the true spelling. Thanks for the detailed research Chris.). This wing is most similar to #26 in Duncan's book and WB-39 in Terry Morris' book which are both the same wing.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/22/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Thomas J. Haile.
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12/26/2021
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Chris Norman Collection
12/27/2021
These badges were manufactured by Homrighous Co of Memphis Tennessee and were a popular choice for Airmen stationed at nearby Park Field. This wing is nearly identical to one worn in a portrait of 2nd Lieutenant Arthur O. Davis. Lieutenant Davis learned to fly in San Antonio, TX and was stationed at Payne Field, West Point MI, and Eberts Field, Lonoke AR. Davis likely purchased his wing on a navigation training flight to Park Field in Millington TN. Evidently, many RMAs stationed at Ellington Field in Houston, TX found their way to Park Field as many individual photos in the yearbook "ELLINGTON" show the wing in wear.
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This badge was made by Wm. Link
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/6/2010
This badge was worn by 2/Lt Charles R. Steedman.
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Cliff Presley Collection
1/6/2012
This badge was made by N.S. Meyer but only carries the Sterling mark and not the company hallmark.
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1/25/2002
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/6/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Joseph H. Austin
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9/6/2010
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Tod Rathbone Collection
10/24/2020
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9/6/2010
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Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling M
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Tod Rathbone Collection
12/23/2021
Formerly of the Terry Morris collection. Now part of the Tod Rathbone collection. These wings were owned and engraved to Lt. Henry H. Haw. He entered the U.S. Army in 1917 and became a First Lieutenant in 1930. Harry Haw served in the U.S. Army in the 514th Observation Squadron. He became a civilian transport pilot by 1930 and had logged 789 flying hours by 1934. He went on to be an educator and school principal the rest of his life.
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This badge was worn by Lt. Ray G. Meyers
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G. W. Haltom, Forth Worth, Sterling
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
This badge was worn by 2/Lt William O. Gross. Lt. Gross was a member of the 354th Aero Squadron, AEF.
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8/15/2001
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Cliff Presley Collection
12/4/2004
WW1 United States Army Air Service Pilot wing badge
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James Arietta Collection
01/18/2024
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9/8/2010
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/8/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Walter L. Krechmann. Note that the letters "US" on the badge are made from white gold not silver.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/12/2010
This badge is made by the Robbins Company
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9/14/2010
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/14/2010
This badge was made by Charles A. Simmang of San Antonio, TX (1874-1948)
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9/15/2010
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Patrick Frost Collection
9/16/2010
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Chris Norman Collection
12/26/2021
This "well loved" badge shows evidence (polishing, repair) of long service life. Genuine Shreve badges have an interesting construction method. Manufactured with a thinly struck (cliche') front neatly soldered along the entire perimeter to a sterling silver back plate-similar to some WW1 era German pilot badges. This construction method requires weep holes to release expanding gasses during the manufacturing process. This badge formerly in the collection of J. Duncan Campbell (Campbell, p17, 33B).
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Chris Norman Collection
12/26/2021
Often called a "second-type Shreve" (mostly for its superficial design similarity to badges made by the esteemed San Francisco maker), the actual maker of this badge remains to be determined. This handsome badge is quite thick and heavy, constructed of three separate, crisply die struck, solid silver pieces soldered together where the wings join the shield. Also noteworthy, this badge has among the largest gold US of WW1 era wings. Due the high gold content, the badge was probably relatively expensive-even in its day.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
It has been determined that these wings were made by Paye & Baker, in North Attleboro, MA. This badge is identical to badge #29 on page 17 in Duncan Campbell's book.
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Chris Norman Collection
12/12/2021
Dan Dunham of San Antonio, TX manufactured Reserve Military Aviator wing of 2nd Lieutenant J. Maurice Hoare of Kansas City, MO. 2nd Lieut. Hoare earned his wings 7 October, 1918 at Kelly Field. Upon graduation, Lieutenant Hoare was transferred to Payne Field, in West Point, MI, where he spent the balance of the war. These larger badges probably represent Dunham's attempt to compete with other popular 3.5" three-piece wings (i.e. so-called "Dallas Wings"). Hoare likely purchased this badge during his time in San Antonio.
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Chris Norman Collection
12/12/2021
In late 1918, Dan Dunham advertised his "De Luxe Fliers Insignia" as the only "regulation size sterling silver three piece insignia made in the USA." This 3" badge is likely from the De Luxe line. Although this particular badge cannot be traced to its original owner, a photograph of Colonel (later Major General) Henry Conger Pratt, Commander of Kelly Field shows him wearing an identical badge.
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Tod Rathbone Collection
12/26/2021
Formerly of the Terry Morris collection. Now part of the Tod Rathbone collection. These wings were owned by Henry B. Chapman, a lifelong adventurer and entrepreneur. Born in New Orleans LA in 1893, he moved to Bay St. Louis, MS where he lived most of his life. He enlisted 1917 and went on to the signal corps, aviation section, graduating Oct 5, 1918. He then was an instructor pursuit pilot at March Field, Riverside, CA and was discharged February 4, 1919 after mapping air mail routes to San Diego. The wing is made by William Dibb of San Diego. Dibb had worked at Jessop and Sons, another San Diego jeweler, as early as 1907. By WWI he was on his own.
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Cliff Presley Collection
4/27/2013
Made by Homrighous, Memphis, TN - 2nd pattern
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Cliff Presley Collection
8/12/2021
Post-October 1917 Junior Military Aviator (JMA) wing badge made of sterling silver with applied "US" letters in gold.
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The Mel R. E. "mtnman" Collection
2/8/2020
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Marty Upchurch Collection
08/28/2022
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/8/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Lawton N. Ware
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/14/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Francis E. Shriner
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3/7/2010
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/15/2010
This badge was worn by 1/Lt. John R. Castleman, 99th Observation (Aero) Squadron.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/15/2010
Made in England, this badge was worn by 1/Lt. Louis L. Carruthers, 93rd Aero Squadron.
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9/16/2010
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9/19/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. James C. Hickman
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Carter Luscher
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/22/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. James F. Means
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Patrick Frost Collection
9/22/2010
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9/26/2010
French made Pilot badge used by Captain Murray K. Guthrie, 13th Aero Squadron. Captain Guthrie was the highest scoring ACE in the squadron having 6 Fokker D-V11s to his credit.
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9/26/2010
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9/26/2010
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10/6/2010
These badges were used by Lt. Reube Scobey. His RMA wing badge and flight instructor winged insignia.
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10/6/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. James Morison.
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10/6/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Earl Tussing.
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/8/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. James Longinotti.
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/8/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. William Jennings, 93rd Aero Squadron.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by 1st Lt. Herbert A. Wardle on the jacket he was wearing when captured after he was shot down.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by 1st Lt. Herbert A. Wardle on his "walking out jacket" - Pinback.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Norman Sweetser, Italian Front, Squadrilla 6.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Arthur D. Farquhar, Italian Front, Squadrilla 6 - Pinback.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Allen Bevin, Italian Front, Foggia, Italy.
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Terry Morris Collection
2/20/2012
This badge was worn by Byron Bilderback, British made bullion wing.
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Terry Morris Collection
2/20/2012
This badge was worn by Byron Bilderback, Italian made bullion wing.
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Terry Morris Collection
2/20/2012
This badge was worn by Lt. Howard Wing.
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Terry Morris Collection
2/20/2012
This badge was worn by Lt. Earl Forsyth, British made bullion wing.
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Cliff Presley Collection
3/2/2012
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3 1/8"
3/4"
Top two; pin, Bottom; sew on
11/28/2016
This pattern wing is American-made
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Cliff Presley Collection
04/06/2020
This is and English made wing
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Cliff Presley Collection
6/26/2021
This is a British made bullion American Reserve Military Aviator pilot badge. It belonged to 1/Lt. Allison H. Chapin who served with the British before being assigned to the 85th Observation Squadron on 22 August 1918.
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Tod Rathbone Collection
8/8/2021
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None (illustrated in B. Pasquale Co catalog)
90 deg/unusual lever type safety catch
CWNORMA Collection
8/28/2021
This badge sold by B. Pasquale Co. of San Francisco and belonged to Lt Col Henry M. Walker. Walker earned his wings in late 1918 and stayed active in the reserves between the wars. Walker was recalled to active duty during WW2 and continued to wear his WW1 era badge.
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The Armstrong Uniforms, Chicago
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Kevin Heinlein Collection
1/2/2022
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Cliff Presley Collection
08/28/2022
This badge was made in Italy. It was worn by 1/Lt. Byron B. Bilderbach who flew with the 27th Aero Squadron while it was at Foggia, Italy.
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Tom Martin Collection
09/24/2023
Note from Tom on the uniform - "Unfortunately, the blouse is not named, but it does have a Victory ribbon with 3 stars (one is missing) and a French Croix de guerre ribbon with a silver star. He was a 2nd Lieutenant with one overseas service chevron (for being overseas for less than one year)."
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TIFFANY & CO MAKERS 14 KT GOLD NY
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge is either a cap badge or a sweetheart item
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2 5/8"
Robbins
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge, worn by Lt. Lawton N. Ware is a cap badge.
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2 1/4"
1/2"
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/24/2012
This is a cap badge or sweetheart pin that was made by Robbins.
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2 5/8"
Sterling
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
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2 1/2"
9/16"
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Cliff Presley Collection
08/28/2022
Made by Linz Brothers Jewelers of Dallas, TX, this badge was owned by 2nd Lt. William L. Van Dusen. It is also very similar to the full size version also made by Linz Brothers. See: www.ww2wings.com/wings/wwi/us/presleywwiairservice.shtml
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Cliff Presley Collection
11/21/2004
The grandaddy of all aeronaut badges. The first government issue regulation Aeronaut badges were made in silk, rather than silver wire embroidery as for heaver-than-air aviators. The prescribed double wing badge was to have: "A balloon with letters US and basket at the center, to be of white silk on dark blue wool felt; the letters to be golden (silk) thread.
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Dan S. Dunham
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/3/2010
This badge was worn by 2/Lt Francis Barrington
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Dan S. Dunham (Unmarked)
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Cliff Presley Collection
8/27/2012
Junior & Reserve Military Aeronaut cap badge made by Dan S. Dunham in pin-back.
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Patrick Frost Collection
9/17/2010
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/22/2010
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by Capt. Maurice Smith, C.O. 5th Balloon Co, Commanding officer, 2 Flaming Balloon Jumps
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Chris Norman Collection
1/2/2022
Military Aeronaut badge of Capt Andrew. J. Merrill, School of Military Aeronautics, The Ohio State University. It may have been a product of M.C. Lilley
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/13/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Joseph B. Pamerlee.
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Terry Morris Collection
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No hallmark, manufacturer unknown. Some theorize Eisenstadt
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Chris Norman Collection
12/26/2021
Scarce, first-type Observer badge worn by First Lieutenant Henry C. Allen of the 278th Observation Squadron. The 278 OBS was organized at Love Field, Dallas TX and was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron. Although the unit made it to France, it arrived too late to see combat.
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Lynch H. D. Boykin. It was made by J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co.
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This 1918 Observer sterling silver half-wing made by Wm. C. Link Company was used by Lt. Joseph Palmerlee.
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William Link Co
01/18/2024
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4/9/2019
This badge was made by Dan S. Dunham from San Antonio, Texas.
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James Arietta Collection
01/18/2024
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James Arietta Collection
01/18/2024
This badge is made by Linz Brothers.
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Purchased from the collection of J. Duncan Campbell
6/27/2009
Junior/Reserve Aviator badge (8/1917-10/1917), First pattern Observer badge (10/1917-12/1917)
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/8/2010
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/14/2010
This 1917 Junior Military Aviator (JMA) embroidered half-wing badge belonged to Lt. Jack McCarty.
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. William B. Conner, 104th Aero Squadron in the AEF.
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Frances E Shriner.
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Cliff Presley Collection
8/4/2012
Regulation silver bullion embroidered half-wing for both Junior and Reserve Military Aviator, authorized from 17 August 1917 to 27 October 1917.
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Cliff Presley Collection
11/21/2004
WW1 (Balloon) Observer Wing Badge worn by 2/Lt. Edward A. Geary, Reserve Military Aeronaut.
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/14/2010
This Observer badge used by Lt. Carroll Sweeney. The badge was made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/14/2010
This badge has a painted brass background. It was used by Lt. Francis Barrington who was a rated Balloon Observer and Reserve Military Aeronaut. The badge was made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
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cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Carl F. Seidel.
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. James Wheat.
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2.75"
1 15/16"
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Cliff Presley Collection
2/27/2016
WWI Observer half-wing badge in Sterling Silver that belonged to 2/Lt Charles M. Eccles. Larger than most Observer badges, with the backplate attached it is approximately 2 3/4" wide by 1 15/16" high. May have been made by Eisenstadt.
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Chris Norman Collection
12/12/2021
Evidently another Dan Dunham attempt to compete with other popular multi-piece badges, (i.e. Bailey Banks and Biddle's "Dallas-type" 2nd-type Observer). This badge uses the same right-wing die as the large 3.5" three-piece wing, and exhibits the same construction techniques and hand embellished bright cuts.
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2 11/16"
1 1/4"
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Cliff Presley Collection
3/27/2022
This badge was made by the T. V. Allen Co.
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/14/2010
French made Observer badge used by 1/Lt John Gilchrist, 104th Aero Squadron.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Frank Besse, Observer, 10th Balloon Co.
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Dennis Jackson Collection
5/2/2011
This badge was worn by Lt. Roland Neel, Observer, 99th Aero Squadron C de G and DSC.
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Patrick Frost Collection
11/26/2016
This badge was worn by Lt Thomas Alexander Cole who joined with the 278th aero squadron in France (probably just after the armistice).
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Cliff Presley Collection
03/19/2024
This interesting but officially unauthorized silver bullion half-wing was made for an American combat observer who had been assigned to various French and Italian bombardment squadrons during World War 1.
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Terry Morris Collection
2/20/2012
This badge was worn by enlisted aviators. Only two known bullion examples exist.
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/14/2010
This is an Enlisted Aviator insignia (cloth embroidery). This belonged to Lt. Robert O. Lindsay. After receiving his commission he became a 6 victory ace with the 139th Pursuit Squadron.
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/31/2011
This is an Enlisted Aviator insignia (cloth embroidery).
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/11/2010
This is believed to be an Enlisted Aviator Garrison Cap Badge.
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/8/2010
This is a "Fighter Observer" badge worn by Lt. Irven H. Wagner. This is an extremely rare badge.
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J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/3/2010
This badge was worn by 2/Lt Francis E. Skinner
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/6/2010
This badge was worn by Lt. Charles C. West - Maker unknown but suspect it was Eisenstadt
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Chris Norman Collection
12/26/2021
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Cliff Presley Collection
7/3/2011
This cap size badge was worn by Lt. Frederick Krecker.
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Cliff Presley Collection
12/8/2013
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Tom Martin Collection
04/25/2023
Instructor badge. The badge belonged to 2nd Lt Sinclair
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Bastian Brothers Co, Ster
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Cliff Presley Collection
9/19/2010
Believed to have been given to graduates of the U. S. Army School of Aerial Photography, operated by Eastman Kodak, at Langley Field, Virgina in 1918
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Metal Arts Co
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John Ferguson Collection
01/14/2024
WWI Aerial Photography Instructor
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Cliff Presley Collection
10/2/2010
14k gold Order of Daledalians lapel pin that belonged to Major William C. Morris
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Cliff Presley Collection
5/31/2004
Major William C. Morris' first issue gold and silver Order of Daledalians ring. More information about Major Morris can be found on the detail photo page by clicking on the ring.
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Patrick Frost Collection
9/16/2010
This ring belonged to Capt. Lucas V. Beau. Capt. Beau was one of the original 20 or so founders of this order in 1934. So likely this is one of the very first rings.
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Cliff Presley Collection
11/21/2004
These were worn by American volunteers who joined France's "Service Aeronautique" prior to America's entry into WWI. The first American volunteers formed the "Lafayette Escadrille" but the vanguard of subsequent American volunteers founded the "Lafayette Flying Corps".
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Cliff Presley Collection
12/4/2004
(American) Lafayette Escadrille badge belonging to Sergent Granville A. Pollock, Escadrille Spa 102 & Escadrille Spa 65.
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Cliff Presley Collection
12/04/2019
These sweetheart wings were made by Tiffany & Co and are made from 14k gold. The red, white and blue colors in the center shield are cloisonne enamel.
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1 3/4"
29/32"
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R. & J. Quetel Collection
7/31/2001
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25/32"
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R. & J. Quetel Collection
7/31/2001
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1 1/16"
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R. & J. Quetel Collection
7/31/2001
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