Feedback on jump wings

[akriener]

Hello everyone. Came across a lot of several jump wings that are old together and was hoping to gather some opinions on if they are authentic and WWII period correct. Trying to learn about this, but don't have a lot of experience in this area as of yet. Thanks for your comments!

[101combatvet]

Nice lot of post-war wings.

[akriener]

Dang, all of em?

[6.5 Creedmoor]

Dang, all of em?

Yep. All of them. Anytime you see a set of letters and numbers on the back like G1, 23C, they are ALWAYS post war. There is a list of jump wing makers around here somewhere, just don't have it on hand right now.

[akriener]

Well that's a bummer but now I have a better idea what to look for. Thanks for sharing that!

[6.5 Creedmoor]

Well that's a bummer but now I have a better idea what to look for. Thanks for sharing that!

Here's a list that might help. I believe this is from Allan Henderson.

U.S. Parachute Wings

Baily,Banks and Biddle or BB&B
Tiffany
Amcraft
Amico
A.E. Co. (American Emblem)
L.G.B. (L.G.Balfour Co.)
Bell Trading Post (General Insignia)
Durocharm
Gemsco(General Merchandising)
GP
Cicle H-Jack Heller
Hillborne Hamburger
Leonard Jewelers
N.S.Meyers
Norsid
Simon Brothers
Robbins
Orber(marked sterling in circle)
Weyhring

British Made Pieces

Thomas Fattorini
Firmin
Gaunt
Ludlow
SS Ltd.(Simon & Sons)

Australian Made

Angus & Coote
Luke
Wallace Bishop

Occupation Made

Poellath(German)
Assman(German)
Sendai(Japan)
Aoki Metals(Japan)
Kyoto Japan(Japan)

June 1944

Glider Related wings

Glider Pilot wings(letter "G" in middle of wing)

Meyer
Amico
LGB (Balfour)

Glider Badge

LGB(Balfour)
Meyer
Sendai(Japan)
Ludlow(British)
Firmin(British)
Gaunt(British)
Assman(German)

POST WAR MANUFACTURED JUMP WINGS
Any jump wings marked on the reverse with a single letter together with numbers are post war made wings.

Senior Parachutist wings (with star at top)-These were authorized in 1949 and announced in January 1950. They are marked D-22 which stands for Denmark Military Equipment Corp.

Master Parachutist (star on top surrounded by a wreath)- Vanguard

[101combatvet]

It should be noted that issued wings are generally unmarked except for "Sterling."

[akriener]

Thanks for sharing!

[pbuchh7715]

Greetings,

Very nice lot of post-war wings. At the top of this forum is posted an alphabetical list of manufacturers and hallmark designations. Very helpful with any US insignia that is marked.

BEst,

Peter