Original Items: Only 2 Available. Now this is a fantastic opportunity to add two beautiful US Army Air Forces sterling wings lot to your collection. Both wings are marked as being STERLING and feature the trademark logo of N.S. MEYER.

Nathan S. Meyer established himself in the army and navy goods business in New York City in 1906, but claimed the business went back to 1868, certainly a reference to the D.C. military goods operation of his father, Simon N. Meyer, established about that time. In July 2000, Vanguard purchased all the assets of N. S. Meyer, Inc. of New York City. In 2009, Vanguard donated N. S. Meyer's vast collection of military insignia to the National Museum of the United States Army. Vanguard continues to be the Preeminent Manufacturer and Distributor of Military Insignia for all Branches of the US Armed Forces.

The Wings In This Lot:
- Service Pilot Wings: The Glider Pilot, Liaison Pilot, and Service Pilot badges were qualification badges of the United States Army Air Forces issued during the years of World War II to identify a rating in one of three specialized, limited-duty pilot categories whose selection and training differed from that of the traditional military pilot.

The badges denoting these respective ratings were similar to the standard USAAF Pilot Badge with one of three upper-case letters superimposed upon the badge's shield (formally termed escutcheon) denoting the wearer's rating: G (Glider Pilot), L (Liaison Pilot), or S (Service Pilot).

The individuals awarded these ratings were selected on the basis of civil flying experience and pilot certificates gained prior to their induction into the U.S. Army. Further training tended to be focused within a narrowly-defined set of missions for which their previously-acquired skills and experience were considered directly applicable. In addition, less-restrictive medical standards and broader age limits applied at initial entry.

Service pilots performed non-combat flying duties, including instruction, outside the theaters of operation.

- Bombardier Badge: The Bombardier Badge was a military badge of the United States military which was issued between the years of 1918 and 1949. The decoration was intended to recognize the military training and qualification required by those servicemen who were bombardiers on board military aircraft.

Originally known as the Bombing Aviator Badge, the Bombardier Badge was first issued by the United States Army Air Service during the First World War. The badge consisted of a standard observer badge, centered upon which was a downward facing bomb. The badge remained unchanged until the late 1930s, at which time it was redesignated the Bombardier Badge. This change was primarily made due to the rapid advances in aircraft (and aircraft bombing technology) that took place between 1920 and 1939.

During World War II, the Bombardier Badge was a common aeronautical badge of the United States Army Air Forces. The badge was issued to all military bombardiers upon completion of basic flight training and advanced bomber instruction.

With the creation of the United States Air Force in 1947, the Bombardier Badge was gradually phased out and none were issued after 1949. The modern-day Navigator Badge is considered the U.S. Air Force successor to the Bombardier Badge.

Both are offered in wonderful condition and come more than ready for further research and display.