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This is a scarce circa early 1950s pilot hat badge 4th Issue Type I for Braniff Airways. The badge is maker-marked on reverse and has nice red and blue enameled details and bullion embroidery.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 2" in height by 3" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool, gold bullion embroidery, mesh backing, gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing, two stabilization posts.
MARKINGS:(Star mark) ENG CO.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX12 LHEJX7/12 SHEX1/14-GCEIC/GEX
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows light wear and tarnish only and all enamel is intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.