Extremely Rare Pre WWI Aero Club of America Pilot's Lapel Wing

This is a rare pre-WWI Aero Club of America Pilot Lapel Wing by Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark New Jersey.

Circa 1913.

1-1/2" in length x 3/8" in height.

Gold plated brass with red, white and blue enameling.

Horizontal pin with a tongue-type C catch.

WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO NEWARK, N.J.

This is from a large AAF, Air Service, AAC and Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LDGEX07/07 SDGEX17

8+ (Excellent): Very minor wear and minor tarnishing.

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