United States Army Air Force - Flight Engineer Wing

A good example wing, late war USAAF Flight Engineer wing. Pin back with safety catch. Hallmarked NS Meyer New York.

Full size at 3”

The USAAF authorized a distinctive Flight Engineer Badge on June 19, 1945, awarded to qualified flight engineers who monitored and operated aircraft systems during World War II. Prior to the badge's creation, these specialists wore other aircrew wings. The official design featured a four-bladed propeller with 18 radial engine cylinders,

Code: 57977