I have this winged A pin that looks like a Royal Naval Air Service pin, however the wing feathers are sticking up and the A is textured, unlike some examples that I've seen. It has a C clasp closure, which would be in keeping with the proposed age of the pin. I'm not sure how standardized insignia was back then, especially for what was a new service - I have seen two or three different variations of a winged A badge, but not this one. Maybe it's something else - anyone know?
I just did an image search with the pin in a V orientation. Anything that I saw did not have a bar across the V. But I must admit the feather orientation does make more sense that way. Still a little confused
Now that's interesting! OK, no longer confused. Thanks a million for clarifying for me - much appreciated!
Wings Ebay-$55 OBO (listed as 'pot metal'). PS-Doubt if this will bring even close to $55,but who knows-Ebay is a realm of strange occurrences.
Another way to know which way is up on a pin or brooch is by the orientation of the hinge & clasp. They are almost always made for the right handed, so that when you look at the back, right way up is with the hinge on the right & the clasp on the left.