Help identifying RNZAF wings, and value ?

[Rich Mason]

Gents,

I don't collect too much Commonweath stuff, mainly just US. I have had this pair of wings for about 15 or 20 years now. I was originally told they were Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot's wings from WW2.

Can you help me verify what they are and what the value on them would be ?

I'll attach a couple of photos, but they are a little dark. I'll see if I can't take better photos in the next few days.

Thanks,

Rich Mason

[Rich Mason]

Wings, reverse

Wings, reverse

[Garth Thompson]

These are actually Rhodesian pilot's wings pre-52 and are quite scarce.
Garth

[Lee Ragan]

Garth is right. If they were New Zealand pilot wings, they would have NZ in the center below the crown. These Rhodesian wings are very nice!

[Mooyman]

Hi Rich,

One example of RNZAF Wings:



Best regards,

Ricardo.

[Rich Mason]

Thanks. What are they worth ?

Wow, Rhodesian ??? Okay, thanks for identifying them.

What would the value be on them ? I don't think they have ever been sewn on a uniform. Not quite "mint", but probably at least "excellent" condition.

I was thinking about selling them as well as an original pair of RAF pilots wings and RCAF pilots wings that I have, as they don't really fit my collection, but I have no idea on values (as I have had them all for 15-20 years).

Rich M

[Garth Thompson]

Rich,
I don't think $200 for a Rhodesian pilot wing would be unreasonable but you'll need a better picture as they have been reproduced.
Garth

[Gary Cain]

Nowadays a real set of Rhodesian wings will easily command 350-450 bucks. As has been stated before, they are very uncommon.


Gary

Rich,
I don't think $200 for a Rhodesian pilot wing would be unreasonable but you'll need a better picture as they have been reproduced.
Garth