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Real, fake or repro Soviet pilots wings

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#1

I saw these listed as authentic post WWII Soviet pilots wings. From my research I know that the early ones were embroidered using wire prior to and during WWII. They were sewn onto visor caps and the left uniform sleeve. I thought someone might be able to supply input on these. I haven’t found anything similar to them. 

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#2

Absolutely no expert, but the backing looks like stuff coming out of Pakistan.

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#3

They didn’t give me a good feeling considering the quality of Soviet Russian insignia. I have read that the bullion winged pilots badge was eliminated around in 1943 when Russia changed uniforms. The next official pilots badge was adopted in 1950, made of metal and displayed on the front breast of the uniform, as opposed to the left sleeve for the bullion emblem. If what I’ve read since my original post is correct, the change of uniform in 1943 dictated there were no new winged pilots badges adopted until 1950. I think I’ve answered my own question unless someone has something else to add. I have attached some examples of authentic bullion pilot winged badges. I have attached some pictures of authentic WWII bullion Soviet pilots wings for reference I have found. They are all hand made and markedly different to a degree.

 

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