For your consideration are these Vintage U.S. Navy / Marine Corps /Naval Aviator Astronaut Wings by famous maker, Vanguard. The V-21-N makers mark on these large (full size 2.75" wings) specifically dates these to the 1960's or early 1970's. They're also marked 1/20 10k Gold Filled further dating them to this pre 1974 period. They're beyond rare, and were the first generation of astronaut wing for Naval Aviators. There were only a small handful of Navy/USMC astronauts in the 1960's - among them was John Glenn and R. Walter Cunningham. Our guarantee ~ This is an authentic one piece wing with factory applied gold Astronaut Device from the 1960's and made by one of the most well known insignia manufacturers of the era. They are in excellent original condition as shown and are flaw and defect free. We are selling a massive, museum-quality quality Collection, so please check out our other listings... Buy from us with confidence. We've been on eBay since 1998, and pride ourselves on 100% customer satisfaction. Our 20 years of positive feedback is proof we make your happiness our main priority. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, we welcome your return and we'll even pay the shipping!  We ship each item we sell with great care and within one business day of your payment. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve! Each item over $500 SHIPS FOR FREE and comes with free insurance and signature confirmation.