United States Navy Combat Observer Wings. Marker marked on back Gemsco N.Y. Third type authorized May 1941. Clutch back. Full sized wing, about 2 7/8 inches across. 1940s-1950s (ww2-Korea) era. Worn condition. ADDITIONAL NOTES: U.S. Wings are most often found in 3 basic sizes. The 2 3/4 inch to 3 inch length wings are typically worn on Uniforms, Tunics, and Jackets and usually referenced as full-sized wings. The 2 inch wings were typically worn on shirts and the 1 inch wings were used on garrison or side caps. Also, the smaller sized wings were sometimes used by GIs as gifts to girlfriends or wives as sweetheart type items. See Additional Information for shipping dimensions.
