I have always loved military aviation so when I can find material I pick it up if I can. Over the years I have picked up these wings, i think they are WWII era but your observations are greatly appreciated. I hope to someday find a Italian pilot wing when I can afford it. I also have 2 WWII Italian Air Force Visor hats that I will share later.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Robert

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Nice wings. Here are mine. The one with no crown is R.S.I. era as well as the Gruppo Faggioni badge. Post your hat. Rich A. in Pa.

Hi Robert,
As far as I can see from these photos, all your wings and badges are genuine.
They should be all from pre-WWII or WWII era; the only doubt I have is about the two wings with Crown and fasces, as they are not regular (I mean, not the design authorized by Regia Aeronautica). Usually this kind of wings is identified as (1) not regular wings, made during WWII, or (2) post-war pieces (1950's or so) made for Veterans (we will maybe never know for sure).

At your left (from top to bottom) you have:
Commissariato (administration)
Marconista (radio operator - not regular design)

At your right (from top to bottom) you have:
Meccanico Montatore (mechanic)
Specialista Elettromeccanico (electric systems mechanic - not regular design)
Marconista (radio operator)
Armiere (Gunners and munitions Specialists)

The two oval badges are a sort of medal, given for outstanding battle achievement (dive bombing in this case: this mission was usually made with planes like Breda 65, Junkers Ju.87, Reggiane RE.2002, etc). They were with Bronze, Silver or Gold grade.

I hope this will help you!
Kindest regards

Nice collection!