USN Aviation badges

 
 

Examples of US Naval Aviator wings and badges from my collection. Click on image for larger picture. Not a whole lot of variations to be found in USN wings (unlike the USAAF pilot wings. Still, you can find lots of different makers and the subtle variations in patterns can keep you having lots of fun. Early (pre-20's wings) tend to have finer feathering, slimmer shields, and no "berries" (the small winglets in the shoulder of the wings that look like a bunch of grapes).