Extremely RARE WWII USAAF CBI-Made Flight Nurse Wing

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  • Extremely RARE WWII USAAF CBI-Made Flight Nurse Wing
  • Extremely RARE WWII USAAF CBI-Made Flight Nurse Wing
  • Extremely RARE WWII USAAF CBI-Made Flight Nurse Wing
  • Extremely RARE WWII USAAF CBI-Made Flight Nurse Wing
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an extremely rare WWII CBI-made US Army Air Forces Flight Nurse wing in gilt silver. The wing features a caduceus, the traditional symbol of Hermes -a winged staff encircled by snakes and the letter: "N".

VINTAGE:

Circa WWII

SIZE:

Approximately 5/8" in height by 2" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt silver.

ATTACHMENT:

Two clutch-posts with backings.

MARKINGS:

"PAT NO 1454857" on backing

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a Flight Nurse collection which we will be listing more of over the next months. VHGX07, LGIEV08.

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent) This wing is in great shape with slight tarnishing and wear, much of the gilt details remain intact.

GUARANTEE:

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

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