WWII Command Pilot Wing

Here we have a US Army Air Force Command Pilot Wing in sterling silver, pin back with safety catch and maker marked NS Meyer New York with a raised shield. One piece heavy strike and in good condition with light wear.

Measures 3”

COMMAND PILOT Rating established 23 March 1940. Awarded to Pilots with various combinations of 10, 15 or 20 years service and 2,000 to 3,000 hours of logged flying time according to War Department records. Credited at 100% was time flown in heavier-than-air military aircraft as Pilot or Co-Pilot, or when not at the controls but acting in the capacity of a Command Pilot in unit operations of two or more aircraft. All other flying time in military heavier-than-air aircraft was credited at 50%; Lighter-than-air pilot time was credited at 25%; Flying time in non-military aircraft of 400 or more horsepower was credited at 100%. Rarely seen on any officer below the rank of Colonel during WWII.

Code: 57654