Overview of the history of Auxiliary aviation devices
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Original USCG Auxiliary gold pilot wings device
Until late 1940s(?) when they became manufactured. The very early wings weren’t manufactured, but customized USCG pilot wings with a USCG Auxiliary collar device fused onto.
Image courtesy of COMO Joseph Giannattasio collection
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USCG Auxiliary gold pilot wings device (second version)
This version was manufactured from the late 1940s until 1967 when the silver device was adopted.
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USCG Auxiliary silver pilot wings device
The Auxiliary Silver pilot wings device from 1967 to present.
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USCG Auxiliary silver pilot wings miniature device
The miniature version of the Coast Guard Auxiliary silver pilot wings device, 1967 to present.
Image courtesy of COMO Joseph Giannattasio collection
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USCG Auxiliary air crew wings device
The USCG Auxiliary air crew wings device, 2000 to present.
Image courtesy of COMO Joseph Giannattasio collection
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USCG Auxiliary air crew wings miniature device
The miniature version of the USCG Auxiliary air crew wings device, 2000 to present.
Image courtesy of COMO Joseph Giannattasio collection
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Unknown version of Coast Guard Auxiliary Bronze(?) pilot wings device
No information or dates of this version of the pilot wings device have been found.
Image courtesy of COMO Joseph Giannattasio collection
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USCG Auxiliary PWC Operator device
The Auxiliary Personal Water Craft Operator device, 2003 to present.
Image courtesy of COMO Joseph Giannattasio collection
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