Late 1930s Ansett Airways (Australian Airline) Navigator or Flight Engineer Crew Wing by Stokes

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  • Late 1930s Ansett Airways (Australian Airline) Navigator or Flight Engineer Crew Wing by Stokes
  • Late 1930s Ansett Airways (Australian Airline) Navigator or Flight Engineer Crew Wing by Stokes
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa late 1930s navigator or flight engineer crew wing by Stokes for Ansett Airways, an Australian airline that later merged with Australian National Airways. The half wing is enameled in a rich red. It has a crown on top and shows a map of the territories of Australia at its center. This wing has a nice patina from years of polishing.

VINTAGE:

Circa late 1930s.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 1-7/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with C catch.

MARKINGS:

STOKES MELB (Melbourne, Australia).

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJM12 LDGEX8/13

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The wing shows some very small areas of light wear and tarnish and all enamel is intact.

GUARANTEE:

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

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