Description
This is an extremely rare circa 1946 United States Navy tactical observer wing by Amico (American Insignia Company). The pin-back style wing is in gold-fill upon sterling silver and comes on its manufacturer original card with its original cellophane wrapper.
VINTAGE:Circa 1946 (post World War II).
SIZE:Wing: approximately 9/16 in height by 2-3/4" in width; card: 3-7/16" by 1-7/8".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-fill on sterling silver; oaktag, cellophane.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:AMICO 1/20 10K G ON S on reverse of wing; AMERICAN INSIGNIA CO. NEW YORK on card.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy tactical observer wing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. XTCEJM13 LABGEX10/13 SABGEX4/17
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The wing has some small areas of light to medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.