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:

which closed in 1946

The eccentric in the right hand side of the body oscillates the feed tray during the firing process

A generation that has never seen a wartime threat to our prosperity and has been spoiled by not having had to work for it

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

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