Circa 1920 102nd Observation Squadron Sterling DI/Aero Squadron Badge
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Circa 1920 102nd Observation Squadron Sterling DI/Aero Squadron Badge

Code: z99afi90001


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a squadron badge used late in the US Air Service period and in the early US Air Corps period by the 102nd Observation Squadron on the New York National Guard.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1920s.

SIZE: 2 in length by about 7/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling Silver.

ATTACHMENT: Pin-back with an early drop-in catch.

MARKINGS: The Dieges & Clust logo and "Sterling".

ITEM NOTES: This beautiful badge is sought after by both DI collectors as a wonderful example of an early sterling DI and by collectors of Aero squadron badges, this being one of the last examples of them. (CON-JMB-VIEJX-06)(RABJJX07)

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): Very minor wear and tarnishing.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.