Original WWII U.S. Naval Flight Surgeon Insignia – Full Size and Miniature, 1941–1952 Pattern
Key Information:
• Country: United States
• Type: Naval Flight Surgeon Insignia
• Period: World War II era
• Authorized: 1941 – August 11, 1952
• Manufacturer (full size): N.S. Meyer Inc., New York
• Manufacturer (miniature): Vanguard, N.Y.
• Material: Gilt brass
• Attachment: Horizontal pin back
Medal Design:
The insignia features a pair of outstretched wings with a central oval device bearing an oak leaf and acorn. The oak leaf and acorn symbolize the medical corps within U.S. Naval aviation service.
The reverse of the full-size badge is stamped:
“N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK”
The reverse of the miniature badge is marked:
“Vanguard N.Y.”
Condition:
• Set of two badges: full size and miniature
• Full-size badge dimensions: approx. 69.9 x 25.9 mm
• Miniature badge dimensions: approx. 37.9 x 14.1 mm
• Original pin assemblies present on both
• Natural age patina and minor surface wear visible
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Naval Flight Surgeon insignia was authorized in 1941 for medical officers qualified in aviation medicine and assigned to naval aviation units. This pattern was worn throughout WWII and continued in use until August 11, 1952.
Badges by N.S. Meyer Inc. of New York and Vanguard N.Y. are well-recognized among collectors of U.S. naval aviation insignia. A matched full-size and miniature set is desirable, especially for display alongside WWII U.S. Navy groupings.
Summary:
An original WWII-era United States Naval Flight Surgeon insignia set consisting of a full-size Meyer example and a Vanguard miniature. A solid collectible pair representing U.S. Naval aviation medical service during and shortly after World War II.