Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a 1940s TWA Stratoliner lapel pin. Boeing only made ten Stratoliners, the first fully pressurized airliners, and the first of five total was flown by TWA in July 1940. The pin is shaped like a Stratoliner and reads TWA on either wing.
VINTAGE:Circa 1940s.
SIZE:7/8" height and 3/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass with red paint.
ATTACHMENT:Diagonal pin with tongue catch.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX98 LEEX3/10 SEEX6/11
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): Badge shows some light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.