Balloon Service Wings -- Opinions Please

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Opinions on the following Balloon Service Wings would be appreciated. Thank you!

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reverse

a photo of the reverse.

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close ups

close ups

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more close ups

more close ups

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more

more

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just a couple more

just a couple more

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last one

last one! Thanks!!!

[pfrost]

Hi

Bad, bad and worse! Sorry, but they are (IMHO) common and rather crude fakes.
1) they should be die struck, and these seem to be cast.
2) Pin and catch is not at all correct for any wing, much less WWI vintage.
3) this is a very common style fake that makes the rounds in lots of gun shows/militaria shows.
4) Marked 925, but they dont look silver to me.

Sorry, but I think they are fakes


P Frost