Description
This is a circa early to mid-1960s 3rd Issue, Type 1 Logo pilot tie bar pin for the Flying Tiger Line, which began in 1945 as the first commercial air cargo company in the US and was later a military charter outfit until 198The logo is a wheel with a capital T at the center, and is beautifully enameled in red and blue. The "T" at center consists of an arrow and two small triangles, all surrounded by a circular border similar to a camera shutter.
VINTAGE:Circa early-mid-1960s.
SIZE:Approximately 3/4" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Tie bar.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAJL11/93 LAGEX11/10 SAGEX12/16
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Pin has little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.