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This is an early (1970s) pilot wing on wool for Air Canada. In 1965, Air Canada became the new name for Trans-Canada Airlines, a company that had been flying for almost three decades. The wing is in a beautiful scarlet red wool with a winged maple leaf embroidered in gold.
VINTAGE:Circa 1970s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/4" in height and 4-1/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool felt embroidered in cotton/silk threads, cloth backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJL96 LFEX5/11 SEJ/DDX12/11
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The wing shows very light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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