Nice 1930's -1940's Quiet Birdmen Lapel Pin in Sterling by Unknown Maker

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  • Nice 1930's -1940's Quiet Birdmen Lapel Pin in Sterling by Unknown Maker
  • Nice 1930's -1940's Quiet Birdmen Lapel Pin in Sterling by Unknown Maker
  • Nice 1930's -1940's Quiet Birdmen Lapel Pin in Sterling by Unknown Maker
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Description

ARTIFACT:

Nice 1930s or 1940s sterling silver lapel pin for the Quiet Birdmen, a secret society for male aviators. 

The club was founded in 1921 in New York City by a handful of World War I veteran pilots. 
The pin is enameled in blue and reads QB at its center. It has an unknown diamond-shaped maker mark on reverse.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1930's - 1940's

SIZE:

Approximately 1/4" in height and 1" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Enameled sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with disc backing.

MARKINGS:

"STERLING" and unknown diamond-shaped maker mark.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEV15 LIEX5/15vS(2)VIEX12/21/20

CONDITION:

9- (Excellent+): The pin shows only minor wear, the enamel details remain intact, overall nice patina.

GUARANTEE:

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

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