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ARTIFACT:
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This is a small but important grouping to one of the AVG pilots who crashed and was killed during training exercises. The most important piece of the group is the solid 14K gold full-size Flying Tiger "KIA" pin. These pins were only presented to the family of members of the AVG who died in service in China. Along with this pin are some collar insignia from UCLA ROTC and 2 Aviation Cadet overseas cap insignia.
VINTAGE:Circa 1942.
SIZE:Undisclosed.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Solid 14K Gold.
ATTACHMENT:Undisclosed.
MARKINGS:Undisclosed.
ITEM NOTES:This is from my private American Volunteer Group Collection Displayed here to share with others who have similar interests. IT IS NOT FOR SALE.
OTHER:This Grouping is NOT available for Sale.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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