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ARTIFACT:
Unidentified beautiful large sterling silver WWII badge from Naval Air Training Center Pensacola, Florida. The enameled badge features an aviation chick attempting to take flight from the water, he is wearing a flight helmet and goggles. Surrounding the center is a wreath joined together at the base with a yellow bow with the letters: "P and S" on each side of the bow. The outer edge of the badge reads: N. A. T. C. PENSACOLA FLA in embossed lettering. "PS"? Pilot Solo? Pistol Sharpshooter? Patrol Seaplane? The badge has two holes at the base, at one point there may have been a medallion suspended from the badge, or perhaps the holes were used to sew the badge onto clothing securely.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 1 ¼" in diameter
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with come under catch.
MARKINGS:
"STERLING."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a collection of unidentified items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until identified. VAJJX15 LX5/15
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear and tarnish, nearly all the enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
