United States. A Naval And Coast Guard Aircrew Badge, By Wolf-Brown, C. 1950 Auction Archive the tunic without a manufacturer's

the tunic without a manufacturer's label

the obverse depicting the subject in uniform

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American Air Services: service members found that the leather flying coats in use were simply not protective enough for the piercing cold of the high altitudes

United States. A Naval And Coast Guard Aircrew Badge, By Wolf-Brown, C. 1950 Auction Archive the tunic without a manufacturer'sIn bronze gilt, maker marked "W 22 N" (Wolf Brown, Incorporated) on the reverse, measuring 71. 2 mm (w) x 19. 8 mm (h), dual push pins, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard issue the same version of the Aircrew Badge. The badge is a variation on the Naval Aviation Observer Badge with the letters AC centered on the badge's front.