1944 Flying Eightball Club Wing & Membership Card of Dr. Don D.Holcomb

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ARTIFACT:

This is a 1944 Flying Eight-Ball Club Wing & a Lifetime Honorary Membership Card of Dr. Don D. Holcomb. Take the time to read the card "" it is a very humorous organization! The card says they are the "Academy of Model Aeronautics Boosters" and are headed by "Chief Blooper" Walt Billett and "Imperial Past Grand Old-Timer" Matty Sullivan!

VINTAGE:

Circa 1944.

SIZE:

Wing: About 2-1/2" in width by 1-1/4" in height; Card: About 2-5/16" in width by 3-7/8" in height.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wing: Gilt brass and celluloid; Card: Printed card stock.

ATTACHMENT:

Wing: Horizontal pin with a come-under locking catch and a single screwpost to attach 8 ball to eagle; Card: N/A.

MARKINGS:

Wing: None; Card: Dated 7/23/44 and numbered 172.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RDIL06 SeAAEX1/15

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Very minor wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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