Rare Late 1940s Colonial Airlines Type 2 Inspector Wing or Badge
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Rare Late 1940s Colonial Airlines Type 2 Inspector Wing or Badge

Code: z99airmw90001calz


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ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa late 1940s Type 2 inspector badge/wing from Colonial Airlines. Originally christened in 1928 as Canadian Colonial Airways, Colonial was renamed May 1, 1942 and operated through the 1950s, when it merged with Eastern.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1940s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 2-1/2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch (swivel part of catch is missing).

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VADEX12 LHEJX11/12 SGJJX12/12

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badge shows only minor wear and some tarnish on the reverse only; pin is slightly bent and swivel part of catch is missing.

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