Description
ARTIFACT:
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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.