United States Army Air Force - Senior Pilot Wing

Here we have a USAAF WWII Senior Pilot Wing. Pin back iwith safety catch, marker marked N S Meyer New York. Not Sterling marked. Great period piece.Full size at 3'To become a USAF Senior Pilot, an airman must have completed 7 years of service as a rated pilot and logged at least 2,000 total flight hours. This is a progression from the basic Pilot rating, which is awarded after graduating from pilot training. The Senior Pilot rating is officially a permanent award, signifying a high level of experience