Description
This is a numbered World War I aircraft factory worker badge by Whitehead & Hoag. The pin reads AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL SERVICE US ARMY NAVY and shows a propeller at center.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:5/8" height and 1" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass with red, white and blue enameled details.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing and one stabilizer pin.
MARKINGS:10531 THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J. on reverse of badge and ST. LOUIS BUTTON CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. on disc.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an aviation production collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX95 LHEX6/10 SHEX11/10
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Badge has a light tarnish and a few very small pieces of the enamel are missing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.