Welcome to my "ME" Page. My name is John, and I am a 100%
Service Connected Disabled Veteran. I was severely hurt on a Jump while on Active Duty, I never fully recovered...
Since then I have dedicated my life as Wildlife Rehabilitator,
specializing in Raptors, and WW1 and WW2 U.S. Wing Badge Collector/Historian.
My primary collecting interests are U.S.A.S., U.S.A.A.C.,
and U.S.A.A.F. Wings, Badges, and Insignia, along with Winged Prop and Specialist Chevrons.
In addition, I collect U.S. Army Parachutist's Badges, Combat
Medical, and Combat Infantry Badges of all era's.
I do this for two reasons one to keep my own sanity, but more
importantly to preserve history, and the birds I love. Especially keeping the individual soldier's history alive for all future
generations to see.
In Wildlife Rehabilitation I know what it is like to
be seriously hurt...so, I understand what the animals are going through. I have become a Falconer, and have grown quite fond
of all Birds of Prey. And, yes, I still hunt and fish.
Two Wings Badges I am looking for to complete my collection
and my makers marked collection as well. I need a Full Size Robbins WWI (with English style assay marks),
and a WWI Tiffany ½ wing, to complete my collection. If you happen to have these and are willing to sell them,
please contact me.
I am a serious collector of American Emblem Company, (A.
E. Co.), Josten, W. C. Link, Dieges & Clust, "Bell" Pattern, and Government Issue Wing Badges.
So, if you have these types or know of someone who does, please
let me know.
I also collect U.S. Wing related historical items such as
Photos, Original Drawings, Drafts, Die Cards and Die Envelopes, Production Paperwork, Production Notes, Contract Paperwork,
War Department Drawings, Government Orders, or Government Contract Paperwork used by the Manufactures in the production of
Wing Badges.
My other collecting interests include, but are not limited
to...Antique Masonic Items, Fine Timepieces, I collect makers such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantine,
IWC, Jaeger Lecoultre, Chronoswiss, Sinn, and any well made Swiss/German Watch, as long as it is Automatic, and Waterproof.
I also collect Ivory, Drinking Horns, Tiffany Cut Glass, and
Crystal, Swords, Sword Canes, Guns, and Antique Arms and Armor.
If you have any of these Items to offer feel free to email
me. Also,
If you have any questions
about wing badges feel free to ask.
