1st Pursuit Squadron Enamel Pin, Flying Tigers

Flying Tigers AVG 1st Pursuit Squadron - Adam and Eves

The 1st American Volunteer Group, also known as AVG, and more famously as the Flying Tigers—were a group of volunteer American pilots from various branches of the military, led by Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault. Answering a call from Madame Chiang Kai Shek, Chennault initially gathered together the AVG to perform a survey of the Chinese Air Force. The AVG was comprised of 3 squadrons: 1st Adam and Eves, 2nd Panda Bears, and 3rd Hell’s Angels. The group saw combat after Pearl Harbor in 1941, and went on to produce multiple victories against the Japanese, and emerged with multiple Flying Aces. Chennault employed his fighter doctrine, which was based on careful study of the enemy’s tactics, while employing their strengths in altitude. The Flying Tigers were famous too for their successes in the air battle over Rangoon. In addition to their combat victories, the Flying Tiger members and Chennault were highly celebrated, and in 1992, AVG veterans were finally recognized as members of the military services, and all members were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The ground crew were awarded the Bronze Star.

These historic pins from the famous "Flying Tigers", or American Volunteer Group, are gold and silver plated enamel reproductions of the authentic insignia worn and used by these brave pilots and ground crews. Squadron Pins are approximately 1" in size.