Rare 1930's Member Lapel Pin for Ninety-Nines / 99s Aviatrix / Women Aviators Club

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1930's Member Lapel pin for the Ninety-Nines, or 99s, a women's aviation group founded in 1929. The club's birth happened at Curtiss Field on Long Island, New York, and it was officially named two years later for the ninety-nine charter members under president Amelia Earhart. The pin is two very angular nines with a fixed diagonal propeller across them.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1930's.

SIZE:

Approximately 7/16" in width and 9/16" in height.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with drop-in locking catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a Civil Aviation Collection which we will be listing more of over the coming months. VAEX05 LAAEX7/12 SAAEX7/15

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows some small spots of light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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