Scarce WWII Hallmarked USAAF Officer Collar Insignia by A.E. Co.

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce World War II hallmarked United States Army Air Forces officer collar insignia by the American Emblem Company of Utica, New York. The insignia is a winged propeller.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 3/4" in height and 1-1/8" in length.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt and silver plated brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Two posts with clutch-backs.

MARKINGS:

A.E. CO. UTICA N.Y.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX06 LDEX2/11 SDEX08/22/26

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The insignia shows some light wear and tarnish on the propeller only.

GUARANTEE:

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