Early 1950s Transocean Air Lines (TALOA) Pilot Hat Badge 2nd Issue Type I by Granat Bros.
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Early 1950s Transocean Air Lines (TALOA) Pilot Hat Badge 2nd Issue Type I by Granat Bros.

Code: airmw40241tal


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1950s pilot hat badge second issue, Type I for Transocean Air Lines (TALOA). TALOA operated from 1946 until 1960, and was the first aviation entity with multiple companies under its umbrella. The badge is in sterling silver with a gold-filled center globe. It was made by Granat Brothers.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 2-5/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver, gold fill.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing, stabilization post.

MARKINGS: 1/10 10K GF (above post); STERLING GRANAT BROS.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJX04 LFIEX5/13 SFIEX12/14

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some light to medium wear and tarnish, mostly on reverse. .

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