Ext. Rare Full-Size AVG Pin of 3rd Squadron Mechanic James Allard

This is an extremely rare American Volunteer Group (AVG, Flying Tigers) full-size enameled badge by Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, NJ. These badges only VERY RARELY come onto the open market and even more seldomly with attribution: the badge is attributed to 3rd Squadron Ground Crew Mechanic James Allard of Cambridge, MA. Included with the badge is a small cardboard box and an email message containing some background information on the badge. Full provenance will be provided to the purchaser.

Circa World War II.

1-1/8" height and 1-15/16" width.

Gold-plated brass with multi-colored enamel.

Diagonal pin with drop-in swivel catch.

W&H CO.

This is from an American Volunteer Group collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LHEJJX3/10

7- (Very Fine-): The badge is in nice displayable condition, but shows it's age and the fact that it was worn proudly. Much of the gold finish is worn off the front and there some very small chips in the enamel in various spots. See images for more details.

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