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ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II photo identification badge for a United Aircraft worker by Whitehead & Hoag. United started in 1929 as United Aircraft and Transport Corporation and abbreviated its name five years later after the air mail monopoly scandal. The corporation included a number companies such as Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky and Chance-Vought, and its aim was to cater to both civilian and military aviation interests. The badge shows a photo of Worker 3070.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 2” in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Painted metal, photograph, celluloid.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
3070; WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, N.J. PAT. APPL’D FOR on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX11 LHEX2/12 SHEX1/16
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge has some limited areas of moderate wear and minor aging.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
