Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a scarce official Civil Air Patrol (CAP) member lapel "wing". The wing is in sterling silver with red and blue enamel and was made by Gemsco.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 3/8" in height and 1" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:GEMSCO (twice - partially unreadable because of pin).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. NBEX13 LAAEX5/13 SAAEX5/17
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The wing shows only some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.