Army Air Force wings and prop badge

[jack31916]

This big badge is for sale on a Dutch auction site. Don't know what era but looks old... Probably some PX item for on the back of a jacket ???

See link: http://link.marktplaats.nl/m1030862512

If anyone is interested in it I'm happy to assist.

 

[jack31916]

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Very cool, could be anything. Definitely early construction.

 

[jack31916]

Do you recon it to be American? Starting bid is 20 euro b.t.w. and no bids yet.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Not sure, other countries used similar emblems and that seems like it's loosely based on just about any one of them.

 

[jack31916]

OK Thnx !

 

[shedonwanna]

pre wwii civilian flying schools. late 1930s to early 1940s.

 

[jack31916]

Thanks Shedonwanna !

 

[Silver Surfer]

agree with shedonwanna, as i had one years ago and was told the same. they show up in different colors and sizes, which would make me think the diff was to indicate the school or field. frankly, i think that they are kinda nifty, and one would look good on an a-1 back.

 

[unclegrumpy]

Size also matters too....they come in several. I agree this could be from a flying school, but I have also seen these on sports jackets and souvenir pennants. I think a large jacket patch...meaning 10+ or so inches...would be worth about $20, and a 4" chest size patch, maybe $10, so I think the reason this is not getting much action is it is priced too high.

 

[jack31916]

Thanks Uncle. Appreciate your explanation.