1930s Jordan Marsh-Boston Traveler Junior Aviation League (JAL) Sterling Lapel Wing

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 194The wing is in enameled sterling silver.

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 3/8" in height and 1-7/16" in width.

Sterling silver and enamel.

Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

STERLING.

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

8 (Excellent-): The pin shows some light wear and tarnish only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.