Description
This is a great enameled lapel pin for Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Corporation from the early 1930s. Curtiss-Wright closed out World War II with the distinction of producing the most aircraft of any other American company. The pin is a petite wing with an orange-red center showing a great minimalistic representation of the nose of an incoming plane.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately ¼" in height and 15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:ENTENMANN.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an aviation company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX12 LADEX11/12 SADEX12/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows light wear and tarnish only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.