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1940's Western Airlines 5 Years of Service Pin with Red Enamel Details
1940's Western Airlines 5 Years of Service Pin with Red Enamel Details

1940's Western Airlines 5 Years of Service Pin with Red Enamel Details

$ 81.84

Availability: 60 in stock
  • Condition: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    1940's Western Airlines 5 Years of Service Pin with Red Enamel Details
    Product Description
    ARTIFACT:
    This is a late 1940s lapel wing for five years of service with Western Airlines. Western began in 1926 as Western Air Express and merged with Transcontinental to become TWA in 1930. At this time, a portion of the company called Western Air Transport broke away, eventually becoming General Airlines and later WAL (then simply Western Airlines). The pin is petite wing with the profile of a Native American man wearing a red headdress at its center.
    VINTAGE:
    Circa late 1940s.
    SIZE:
    Approximately 1/4" in height and 13/16” in width.
    CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
    Plated brass with enamel.
    ATTACHMENT:
    Single screw post with disc backing.
    MARKINGS:
    None.
    ITEM NOTES:
    This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. A9/99 LABJX7/11
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    CONDITION:
    8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows some light wear and areas of tarnish.
    GUARANTEE:
    As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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