1980s Northwest Airlines Pilot Hat Badge 3rd Issue
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1980s Northwest Airlines Pilot Hat Badge 3rd Issue

Code: airmw70003nw
$120.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1980s pilot hat badge 3rd Issue for Northwest Airlines. Northwest had begun in 1926 as Northwest Airways but changed its name in 1933 to be allowed to carry air mail. The badge has a red, white and blue bull's-eye design at its center bearing a golden wing.

VINTAGE: Circa 1980s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/4" in height and 1-11/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing, two stabilization posts.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 LABJX7/12

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge has only some light wear.

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