1960s Allegheny Airlines Pilot Hat Badge 3rd Issue in Sterling Silver

This is a 1960s sterling pilot hat badge third issue for Allegheny Airlines, which flew out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1952 to 1979, when it changed its name to USAir. The badge shows a wreathed red and blue enameled boomerang-like wing at center.

Circa 1960s.

Approximately 1-11/16" height and 2-1/8" width.

Sterling silver with enamel.

One screw post with disc backing and two posts with clutch-back catches.

STERLING.

This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEL03 LBDEX11/10 SAHB/CFX12/11

7+ (Very Fine+): Badge shows small spots of light to medium wear and tarnish.

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