{"product_id":"wwii-us-army-air-forces-sterling-silver-observer-wings-23g-ns-meyer-3-17","title":"WWII US Army Air Forces Sterling Silver Observer Wings, 23g, NS Meyer, 3.17\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed (Excellent vintage condition with original uncleaned period patina)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict\u003c\/strong\u003e: WW II (1939-45)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: N.S. Meyer, Inc. (New York)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Hallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stamped with the highly collectible, early-war raised \"Meyer Shield\" hallmark directly under the left wing fold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Measures exactly \u003cstrong\u003e3.17 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e0.81 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming the distinct low-profile centerpiece and swept wing span characteristic of Meyer's specialized 1941–1943 die tooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Weighs a massive \u003cstrong\u003e23.0 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it squarely into the premium, highly sought-after \"heavy-strike\" category of wartime production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional, 100% authentic World War II era United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Observer flight rating badge. This full-size service dress uniform wing is a textbook early-to-mid wartime strike manufactured by the renowned silversmiths \u003cstrong\u003eN.S. Meyer, Inc., New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Unpolished Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: This badge features its beautiful, slow-growing dark iridescent period patina. It has \u003cstrong\u003enever been cleaned or chemically polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its historical integrity and accentuating the deep feather definitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features its original period-correct horizontal pin hinge and a fully functional drop-in safety catch mechanism on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA truly museum-grade addition for collectors of WWII aviation history, sterling insignia, or elite AAF theater variations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49015818256603,"sku":"5134061194871","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-24T123759.598.jpg?v=1784911176","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/wwii-us-army-air-forces-sterling-silver-observer-wings-23g-ns-meyer-3-17","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}