Original U.S. WWII NOS 1930s Air Corps Pilot Wing in Silver-Plated Brass by Gemsco MG 42 Most likey this paint was

Most likey this paint was added after the war

MADE BY THE HOPKINS & ALLEN MANFG

which are combined face mask and shoulder protectors (helmet)

published by Collector Grade Publications (1994)

Original U.S. WWII NOS 1930s Air Corps Pilot Wing in Silver-Plated Brass by Gemsco MG 42 Most likey this paint wasOriginal Items: Very Few Available. These are incredible, finding them was like opening up a time capsule. Pre WWII 1930s United States Air Corps pilot wings in silver plated brass manufactured by Gemsco of New York and maker marked on reverse. Additionally each wing comes still pinned to the original cardboard INSIGNIA JEWELRY backing and some are still wrapped in the celluloid plastic with $1. 25 price tag label attached to the front from HOOK FAST