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BUT I will not be back in the Office until MONDAY July 7th,
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As I still have MOST of our Military Artifacts and SOME of our LE Badges with me on the Road, so there could be delays in shipping!!
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ARTIFACT:
This is a 1920s octagonal lapel pin for five years of service with Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company, founded by early aviator Glenn Curtiss. Curtiss Aeroplane and Curtiss Motor Company had both been independent companies in the 1910s, and they merged in 1916. This entity later became part of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation in 1929. Curtiss manufactured seaplanes and other craft, working with the United States Navy in the early days of military aviation and also with allies Canada and Britain. The pin is by Whitehead & Hoag.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1920s.
SIZE:
Approximately 9/16" in height and 9/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
1/10 10 karat gold-filled, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
WH (Whitehead & Hoag) maker mark, 1/10-10 KT. GOLD FILLED.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an aviation company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX11 LAFJX12/11 SACA/BJX3/12
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows only light wear and tarnish with all enamel intact; pin is slightly kinked, but still latches.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
