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This is a rare 1933 Chicago American Air Races contestant "wing". Debuting on Independence Day in 1900, the Chicago American was a newspaper initially owned by mogul William Randolph Hearst. The pin is a wing with a skyscraper at its center.
VINTAGE:Circa 1933.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/16" in height and 2-9/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEJX05 LEEJX2/11
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The wing has light wear and tarnish only with a few very small spots of oxidation.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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