Iconic WWII Switlik Parachute Co. Caterpillar Club Pin by Metal Arts Co. in New York

Iconic WWII Switlik Parachute Company "Caterpillar Club" pin by Metal Arts Co. The pin is in the shape of a caterpillar and reads: "CATERPILLAR CLUB" against a black enamel background. The reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "METAL ARTS CO. ROCH., N.Y." The "Caterpillar Club" is a designation given to those US airmen who were forced to bail out of a compromised aircraft and were saved because they were wearing a successfully operational parachute.

Circa WWII

Approximately 1-1/8" x 1/4"

Enameled silver

Horizontal safety style pin

"METAL ARTS CO. ROCH., N.Y. STERLING"

This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX16 LDEJX10/16

8+ (Excellent): The pin shows minor to moderate wear, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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