1940's Northwest Airlines Uniform Patch

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  • 1940's Northwest Airlines Uniform Patch
  • 1940's Northwest Airlines Uniform Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a 1940's uniform patch for Northwest Airlines. Northwest had begun in 1926 as Northwest Airways but changed its name in 1933 to be allowed to carry air mail on a government-generated technicality. The patch is in a red, white and blue bull's-eye pattern and shows a golden wing reading U.S. AIR MAIL at its center.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1940's.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-15/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

ATTACHMENT:

To be sewn onto uniform.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX10 LADEX12/10 SABEX08/21

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The patch shows light wear only.

GUARANTEE:

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

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