Sterling 1940 Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS) Pilot Ring by Balfour with Serial Number

This is a sterling silver ring by Balfour for a United States Navy pilot from Pensacola Naval Air Station with the initials S.A. engraved inside. Research shows that Samuel L. Allen is listed as Naval Aviator #6739, earning his wings as an Aviation Cadet on 8 Oct. 1940, and I can find no other USN aviators earning their wings in 1940 with the initials "S. A.". The ring has a blue stone at center and reads: "NAVAL AVIATOR" around the frame in raised lettering. One side of the ring shows a winged US Shield with an anchor behind and reads year: "1940" below is a aircraft propeller and the letters "PNAS" (Pensacola Naval Air Station). The the other side of the ring shows an eagle perched on a US Shield with a ship's wheel below.

Circa 1940.

Approximate size 11.

Sterling silver with blue stone.

"BALFOUR STERLING", "S.A. 142617".

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEX97 VEGEX10/10 SeVGJEX03/19

7+ (Very Fine+): Ring has light wear and a medium tarnish.

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