Iconic, Rare, Early WWII CNAC Chinese National Aviation Corp Full Size 3” Pilot Wing Indian Made in Enameled Silver

ARTIFACT:

This is an Iconic, Rare, Early WWII CNAC (Chinese National Aviation Corporation), an airline co-owned equally by Pan Am Airlines and the Chinese government. CNAC ran many missions for the United States Army Air Forces American Volunteer Group (AVG) during the war, and many AVG members became CNAC employees after the AVG disbanded. The wing is beautifully made in solid silver with blue and red enameled details. The Chinese characters on the shield at the wing's center stand for the company's name. Full Size 3” Pilot Wing Indian Made in Enameled Silver.

ENAMELED: CNAC, 航中 (Chinese National Aviation)

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 13/16" in height by 3-1/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Silver with blue and red enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal British kick pin (Y-pin) with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS:

SILVER.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an aviation company collection which we will be listing more of over the next coming months. CON-PJC-30-26 LDGIEX06/01/26

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The wing shows only some light wear and tarnish and all enamel is present. Overall, it is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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