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This is a numbered World War I United States 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:Approximately 5/8" in height and 1" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass with red, white and blue enameled details.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with sleeved disc backing and one stabilizer pin.
MARKINGS:43949 THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a war worker company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX95 LHEX3/12 SHEX10/12
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear and tarnish and all enamel is intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.