Ext. Rare, Later 1960s Henson Airlines Supervisory Pilot Wing, 2nd Issue

This is a Extremely Rare, Later 1960's Henson Airlines Supervisory Pilot Wing, 2nd Issue. The airline was formed in 1961 by Richard A. Henson as Henson Aviation, a fixed-base operator in Hagerstown, Maryland. It began its first scheduled flights to Washington National Airport in 1962 under the Hagerstown Commuter name, later changed to Henson Airlines.

Circa 1960's.

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

Wool felt embroidered in silk and bullion thread, treated felt backing. Chrome-plated brass.

Two posts with clutch-backs.

"HENSON" ON FRONT

This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VDEL20 LDIEX11/30/20

9 (Minty): The badge shows minty condition.

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