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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful & Rare 1911 Harvard - Boston Aero Meet Subscriber's Entrance / Access Badge. Made in gilt die-struck bronze by Dieges and Clust, 47 Winter Street, Boston. The second of three such meets in the early days of aviation, the Harvard Boston Aero Meet was held at Harvard Aviation Field in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 1911 event took place between August 26 and September 4. It featured biplanes and monoplanes from pioneering companies such as Wright, Curtis, Bleriot, and Nieuport.
VINTAGE:
1911s.
SIZE:
Approximately 1" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt Bronze.
ATTACHMENT:
Single screw post with disc backing & pin.
MARKINGS:
"DIEGES & CLUST 47 WINTER ST BOSTON" (on disc backing)
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX20 LEGEX01/22/21
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, and much of a gilt surface remain intact, overall very nice condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
