Cool ca 1950 - 1954 Republic Aviation Employee Badge F-105 Development Era

This is a cool ca 1950 - 1954 Republic Aviation Employee Badge F-105 Development Era. Made by Whitehead and Hoag, this badge is made in laminate, with the pin riveted to it. The employee number on the badge is 22196 16.

Circa 1950 - 1954 Korean War Era.

Approximately 2-1/8" in height x 1-3/4" in width.

Laminated paper and brass rivets and pin.

Horizontal pin with locking drop-in catch.

"REPUBLIC AVIATION. 22191PAT 206696WHITEHEAD Ð HOAG. NEWARK, N.J."

This is from an Aircraft Manufacturer Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJM17 LADEX03/17 

7 (Very Fine): The laminate has some scratches and dents. The pin has some oxidation on it as well

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