GREETINGS from The FLYING TIGER Antiques & Vintage Historical Artifacts!!!
As of today, Thursday, 23 March, Kanae is IN THE OFFICE,
I will be joining her shortly, by Monday 27 March.
What does that mean? Well, there MAY be a delay in shipping,
especially of Military Artifacts, and some Police & Fire Badges
As many of those pieces on the site were with me on the trip to Louisville & Baltimore!
So, hang tight for a few more days, as there may be a delay until 3/27 to get your order shipped if the ordered artifact is with me on the road!!
Meanwhile, Kanae will be LISTING NEW ARTIFACTS DAILY,
And shipping what she can, through the foreseeable future!
Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifacts here to add to your collection!!
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Happy Collecting, Ron & Kanae
ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II era pin in 10 karat gold for Republic Aviation of Farmingdale, New York. Seversky Aircraft Company, founded by a Russian migr and World War I veteran, became Republic Aviation Corporation in 1939 after eight years of business. The company proceeded to manufacture important military aircraft, including the P-47 Thunderbolt. The pin is for five years of service and was made by Balfour.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 1/4 in height and 1 in width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
10 karat gold with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:
LGB (Balfour) 10K.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an aviation company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX12 LABJX2/12
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The pin shows very light wear only.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.