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

Code: airew10005pit


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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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.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 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.