Rare 1920s Pitcairn Air Associates (Eastern) Bullion Pilot Hat Badge

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  • Rare 1920s Pitcairn Air Associates (Eastern) Bullion Pilot Hat Badge
  • Rare 1920s Pitcairn Air Associates (Eastern) Bullion Pilot Hat Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare early 1920s bullion pilot hat badge for Pitcairn Air Associates, the predecessor of Eastern Airlines. The badge reads PAA above a zeppelin's gondola.

VINTAGE:

Circa early 1920s.

SIZE:

About 1-11/16" in height and 2-15/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool felt embroidered in gold bullion threads with treated backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX03 LABJJX4/10 S(1)VIIJX1/13 LADIEX1/13 S(2)MABJJX7/16

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows light wear and slight tarnishing.

GUARANTEE:

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

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