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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.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
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.
