01-30-2015 10:06 AM
I have this Air Apache pin, done in copper (its so heavily patinated it took a while with the sunshine cloth to figure it out). Ive since leanrned quite a bit about the Air Apaches, but am not sure if this pin is then from the 40's, or later? Any help would be appreciated!
It was originallyposted to the jewelry board, here is the link.
Thanks!
01-30-2015 09:11 PM
This pin not issue nor WWII original insignia
345th Bombardment Wing emblem (approved for the 345th Bombardment Group 21 May 1954
and for the 345th Bombardment Wing 29 May 1958)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/345th_Bombardment_Wing
reactivation of the 345th had its roots on 1 August 1950
Constituted as the 345th Bombardment Wing, Tactical, on 23 March 1953
Activated on 8 October 1957 Inactivated on 25 June 1959
Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
Martin B-57B Canberra and Douglas B-26 Invader, 1957 Wing emblem/insigna
Unit full of history, most likely this is a late 50's or latter pin available at a base BX (Base Exchange)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_Exchange
Just my opinion