Description
Circa 1930's-40's Q.B. Quiet Birdman lapel wing in enameled sterling silver. Q.B. is a secretive male aviator's club which was founded after WWI. Its member's must be invited to join and once in are life members, the club meets in different locations never announcing whereabouts to the public. The wing features a center blue enamel disc with the letters QB.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's-40's
SIZE:Approximately 1" x ¼"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled sterling silver, brass.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with brass disc backing.
MARKINGS:Wing: "STERLING", Disc back: "WEFFERLING-BERRY & CO. NEWARK, NJ"
ITEM NOTES:This is from an aviation club collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX15 LHEX/15 SHEX2/15
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Lapel wing shows minor surface wear, nearly all the enamel details remain intact, overall handsome tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.