Scarce Early 1950s Braniff Airways Pilot Hat Badge 4th Issue Type I
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Scarce Early 1950s Braniff Airways Pilot Hat Badge 4th Issue Type I

Code: z99airfw40000


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: 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.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 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.