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ARTIFACT:
This is a 1930s National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Academy of Model Aeronautics lapel pin by Balfour Company. The AMA is an associate member of the National Aeronautic Association of the United States (NAA) and is the official body for model aviation in the United States. AMA runs over 2,000 model competitions at home annually and certifies official model flying records on a nationally and internationally. The pin shows a winged torch bearing the letters NAA and reads ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1930s.
SIZE:
3/8" height and 5/8" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Single-screw pin with disc backing.
MARKINGS:
L.G. BALFOUR CO. on backing.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX10 LDEX 3/10
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Good+): Pin shows light wear and oxidation but has a beautiful coppery look.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.