WWII STERLING SILVER AWS AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE WINGS HOME FRONT PIN BACK cf48

Description: It is the responsibility of the buyer to read and understand all of our terms before you bid or purchase! You may pick up your item(s) at our full-service storewith advance notice: Carson Valley Currency & Coins, Inc. 729 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada Monday - Tuesday 10:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday by Appointment Thursday - Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm ALWAYS BUYING! WWII STERLING SILVER AWS AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE WINGS HOME FRONT PIN BACK cf48 This is a vintage WWII AWS Home Front - Aircraft Warning Service Wings.Hallmarked "Sterling". The pin, hinge and hasp are in excellent condition.HISTORY ----- The Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) was a civilian service of the United States Army Ground Observer Corps instated during World War II to keep watch for enemy planes entering American airspace. It became inactive on May 29, 1944. During World War I the airplane was not generally used as a long-range fighting machine. However, during the period from 1919 to the start of World War II, the heavy bomber was created, capable of ranging far from its home base and carrying a lethal load of high explosives. It soon became clear that a warning system was needed to protect against this new threat. Technology at the outset of World War II consisted of mechanical sound detectors that were found to be inadequate to the job. It was also argued that while soldier lookouts would be valuable, their use would detract from other needed military operations. The answer was found in calling on civilian volunteers to act as airplane spotters. With the help of the American Legion, volunteers were organized in May 1941 into the Aircraft Warning Service, the civilian arm of the Army's Ground Observer Corps. On the east coast, the AWS was under the auspices of the Army Air Force' s 1st Interceptor Command (later First Fighter Command or I Fighter Command) based at Mitchell Field, New York. On the west coast, the AWS was under the auspicies of the 4th Interceptor Command (Later Fourth Fighter Command or IV Fighter Command) based in Riverside, California. On both coasts, observation posts, information centers and filter centers were established. The United States entered World War II on Dec 7, 1941. Many of those who could not join the military for whatever reason were recruited to the AWS. Statistically, this led to a preponderance of women, apparent in the surviving material, but seemingly little recognized. We do not disturb our vintage jewelry in order to keep its original patina leaving it to your discretion. Depending on your own taste, you can either polish it or keep it in the same condition. We are committed to make every customer feel supported! Feel free to ask any questions which may come to mind while shopping with us. Please ask questions before you bid! Life Member of: Society of Paper Money CollectorsAmerican Numismatic Association and others. 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Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Carson City, Nevada

End Time: 2025-01-04T18:56:44.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD