The die for this 3 1/4" wide badge with closed flukes was made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in 1917 while the firm was competing for a contract with the U. That same month the Navy Bureau of Navigation (BuNav) also rejected the silver wings in favor of bronze. On 12 October 1917 the letters 'U.S.' were officially omitted. Reuterdahl had BB&B add a slight curve to the shape of the body and feathers along with a redesigned rope and left fluke becket. 3) in collaboration with Bailey, Banks and Biddle on the design of an official Naval Aviator pilot badge. This is the 1917 "Type 1" badge with gold 'U.S.' letters on the center shield. You can also see Ensign Piper's transitional RAF badge in the WW1 Britain section. It is an absolute treat to be able to display this badge on the site. Their mission? To learn how to fly dirigibles/airships with the RNAS and then do submarine patrol duty flying over the North Sea and the English Channel. Those 15 men were the first group of US Navy Seamen sent to England in 1917 after the US declared war against Germany. This exceedingly rare badge was only ever received by 15 U. Made in England, this badge was worn by Ensign Robert L. Click on the images to see a larger version and the back of the wing/badge
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