Nice Circa 1940 Panagra (Pan-American Grace Airways) Clipper Ship Lapel Pin in Sterling Silver

This is a circa 1940 sterling silver lapel pin from Panagra (Pan-American Grace Airways, a joint Pan-Am and Grace Shipping Company venture. The pin is in the shape of a "Clipper" ship. The "Clipper" style plane was popular in the 1930s and the crews even dressed in navy-like garb to bestow a feeling of safety in the passengers, who believed they were traveling in an airborne version of an ocean liner.

Circa 1940.

Approximately 5/16" x 13/16"

Sterling silver, brass backing.

Single screw post with disc backing.

STERLING.

This is from an Pan Am airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RDJX13 LAAEX10/13 SEAEJX08/10/19

7+ (Very Fine+): The pin has some light wear.

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