Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a rare circa early 1930s United States Navy pilot wing in gilt brass on its original manufacturer's card. The wing was made by NANCO and is maker marked on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 13/16 in height and 2-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, oaktag.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:NANCO.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a pre-WWII US Navy wing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JST-20-14 LFDEX6/14 SLEHJX7/15 SRET06/23
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The wing has only very light wear; card has minor creasing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.