Great Circa 1939 USN Sweetheart Pin with 1st Type Pre-War Amico Hallmark

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  • Great Circa 1939 USN Sweetheart Pin with 1st Type Pre-War Amico Hallmark
  • Great Circa 1939 USN Sweetheart Pin with 1st Type Pre-War Amico Hallmark
  • Great Circa 1939 USN Sweetheart Pin with 1st Type Pre-War Amico Hallmark
$65.00
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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