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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1930s lapel wing for the Jordan Marsh-Boston Traveler Junior Aviation League (JAL). Formed in 1929 by Boston-based department store Jordan-Marsh and the Boston Traveler newspaper, the JAL was a boys' and girls' club meant to inspire a love of aviation. The JAL had a newsletter, contests, and meetings, one of which Amelis Earhart attended. It existed until 1948. The wing is in enameled sterling silver.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1930s.
SIZE:
Approximately 3/8" in height and 1-7/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver and enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. REL4/90 LHEX9/12 SHEX9/13
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The pin shows some light wear and tarnish only.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
