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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.