Rare 1950s Delta, Chicago & Southern (Delta C&S) Stewardess Hat with Badge

This is a rare stewardess hat with badge from Delta, Chicago & Southern (Delta C&S). Chicago & Southern Air Lines merged with Delta in 1953, and operated under the name Delta C&S for two years. The hat is toffee-colored cotton with ribbing on top and the badge is a gold-plated brass wing with red enamel. The hat is stuffed with tissue to retain its shape and may be seen poking out a bit in a few of the photos.

Circa 1953-1955.

Small size (no tag): approximately 7-1/2" length, 4" width and 1-15/16" height.

Cotton, silk liner, gold-plated brass, enamel.

Horizontal come-under locking swivel catch on badge.

This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 3RONCEJX96 VHEJX10/10 SHEJX7/12

8+ (Excellent): Hat and badge are both virtually unused.

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