Beautiful WWII "Beechcraft Bee" Disney-Designed Beechcraft Aviation Sterling Enameled Badge

SUBJECT: This is a beautiful World War II Disney-designed "Beechcraft Bee" badge for Beechcraft Aviation Company. These are possibly wartime long-service awards as they exist in both silver and gold colors. Shaped like a beech leaf, the badge shows a bee at center wearing the Beechcraft “B” on his shoulder and wielding many tools. The badge is in enameled sterling silver.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/8” height and 15/16” width.

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Sterling silver with enameling.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS: MACO ROCH. NY STERLING.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an aviation company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RCJL95 LAAEX6/10 SLADJX3/12

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Pin shows light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.