Beautiful Late 1940s Colonial Airlines Pilot Wing 2nd Issue

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  • Beautiful Late 1940s Colonial Airlines Pilot Wing 2nd Issue
  • Beautiful Late 1940s Colonial Airlines Pilot Wing 2nd Issue
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa late 1940s pilot wing, 2nd issue for Colonial Airlines. Originally christened in 1928 as Canadian Colonial Airways, Colonial was renamed May 1, 1942 and operated through the 1950s, when it merged with Eastern. The wing shows a rather minimalist seagull or wing at center.

VINTAGE:

Circa late 1940s.

SIZE:

Approximately 11/16" in height by 3-1/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold-plated brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Two screw posts with disc backings.

MARKINGS:

STERLING on one backing.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCAEX00 LHEJX7/12 SGEJX7/12

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The wing shows some minor abrasions.

GUARANTEE:

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

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