Description
ARTIFACT:
View AllClose
This is a circa 1990s United Air Lines pilot hat with an enameled 6th issue hat badge. The hat is in a size 7 1/8 and is named on the interior.
VINTAGE:Circa 1990s.
SIZE:Size 7-1/8.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cotton, wool, leather, elasticized cotton/nylon. embroidery tape, gilt and nickel-plated brass, enamel, clear plastic, foam.
ATTACHMENT:Hat: chin strap; badge: single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:7 1/8; 2301 W. ST. PAUL AVE. (other maker info illegible); JAMES S. PALANGI SFOFO on label.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MDJX12 LAFEX7/12 SeAFEX1/15
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The hat shows little wear; manufacturer's tag is illegible.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.