Rare 43rd Division Aviation 118th Observation Squadron aka Flying Yankees DI by Whitehead & Hoag

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  • Rare 43rd Division Aviation 118th Observation Squadron aka Flying Yankees DI by Whitehead & Hoag
  • Rare 43rd Division Aviation 118th Observation Squadron aka Flying Yankees DI by Whitehead & Hoag
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a United States Air Corps 43rd Division Aviation (in the 1930s) and 118th Observation Squadron (in the 1940s) distinctive insignia (DI) pin. The pin is round with a yellow background and black border and shows the Connecticut Colonial secretary hurrying on foot carrying the colonial charter.

The Squadron Pin was made by the firm of Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, NJ. 

VINTAGE:

Circa WWII.

SIZE:

Approximately 1" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold-plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with disc backing.

MARKINGS:

W&H CO.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 2@VBEX08 LBBEX08 S(1)BBEX09/16/17 SLCDEX09/24/24

CONDITION:

7 (Very Fine): Pin has some slight wear and has a moderate tarnish on reverse.

GUARANTEE:

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

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