Description
This is a circa 1939 United States Navy pilot chained sweetheart pin. One side is a lovely, miniature wing, and the other is an early insignia with a right-facing eagle that would have been worn by an officer. The eagle has a first type, pre-World War II Amico maker's mark on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1939.
SIZE:Eagle: approximately 1/2" by 1/2"; wing: approximately 3/16" by 5/8"; chain: about 1-3/4" in length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Pin with drop-in locking swivel catch (on each), chain.
MARKINGS:Pre-WWII Amico maker mark on reverse of eagle.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a sweetheart collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHX12 LFEX4/12
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.