Original U.S. WWII AAF Scarce British-Made Sterling Silver Technical Observer Wings Attributed to Firmin - Pinback U.S. Artillery indicating the retailer it was

indicating the retailer it was last purchased from:

Even a small impact would fracture the polystyrene earpad

Pin back and maker stamped as issued 1 (Deschler & Son of Munich)

having been constituted by USAAF Headquarters five days before the headquarters of IX TCC transferred to Grantham where it remained until 20 September 1944

Underneath this is the serial number A1802

Original U.S. WWII AAF Scarce British-Made Sterling Silver Technical Observer Wings Attributed to Firmin - Pinback U.S. Artillery indicating the retailer it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic example of a very difficult set of wings to acquire. This is a British Made Sterling set of Technical Observer wings, still in great condition without any serious damage. The set has a fantastic patina, and the O on this example is hollow, a style often attributed to Firmin of London. The pinback is the correct thinner British style, and the wings are die cast, one of the most difficult styles