Reproduction Item. Very Few Available. We are offering a nice selection of reproduction WWII “Winged Boot” badges which were an unofficial and unauthorized badge worn by fliers whose aircraft had gone down behind enemy lines but still made it back alive. 

Several unofficial insignia existed that were presented to aviators who survived some more of the harrowing experiences all flyers faced. These were never officially approved, but were worn by U.S. Air Force personnel. Both the Order of the Winged Boot and the Gold Fish Club originated in the Royal Air Force and were adopted by U.S. personnel in the European Theater. The Order of the Winged Boot was given to flyers who were shot down behind enemy lines and evaded capture to return to their commands.

Each badge has two loops in the back for attachment and measures ¾ x 1¼”. Get one before they’re gone.