American Blue Felt Backed Pilot's Wings Notebooks Verdigris showing to the zip

Verdigris showing to the zip and pop studs under the collar

This listing is for our premium quality versions of the Defence Medal and 1939/45 War Medal

Slightly faded in parts and some discolouration to the cardboard mounting folder

WW2 era American SSI (shoulder sleeve insignia)

the Regiment was initially designated for Home Defence

American Blue Felt Backed Pilot's Wings Notebooks Verdigris showing to the zipMeasuring approximately 90mm x 40mm, these are Hornbeam Militaria's exclusive blue felt backed, embroidered pilot's wings, as often purchased privately by US flyers in England. The blue felt backing was used to denote the wearer had seen combat and was either worn as a backed for the usual metal wings, or as a complete embroidered design on dress uniforms.