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This is a circa 1980s pilot hat badge for Egypt Air, initially founded as Misr Airwork in 193The bottom half of the badge is a wing bearing the head of Horus, an Egyptian sky god with a falcon's head, painted in red and blue. The top of the badge shows an eagle with an enameled crest upon its breast.
VINTAGE:Circa 1980s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/8" in height and 1-13/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel, painted areas.
ATTACHMENT:Two loops.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay10/24/19 VAJM12 LFEX8/13
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The badge shows hardly any wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.