1930s Rhode Island State Airport Pilot Badge

This is a 1930s celluloid pilot badge for Rhode Island State Airport. Built in 1931 in Warwick, the airport was the first in the nations to be first state-owned and operated. The badge shows an operating number of 6.

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 2-3/16" in diameter.

Celluloid-wrapped tin with brass pin.

Horizontal safety-style pin.

This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RJX03 LHEX11/10 SFI/GJX3/12

7+ (Very Fine+): Badge shows some light abrasions and moderate wear on reverse.

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