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Nice, mid-1930's Curtis Wright Aircraft Corp. lapel pin. Curtiss-Wright closed out World War II with the distinction of producing the most aircraft of any other American company. Earliest Balfour marked screw back I've seen.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's
SIZE:Approximately 14/16" x 5/16"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:L.G. BALFOUR CO.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a collection of civil aviation items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEM14 LFEX9/14 SFEX2/15
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): Minor wear, all enamel intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.