Sterling 1960s Flying Tiger Line Pilot Wing 3rd Issue, Type I by Balfour

This is a sterling silver Flying Tiger Line pilot wing 3rd issue, type I by Balfour from the early 1960s. Flying Tiger began in 1945 as the first commercial air cargo company in the US and was later a military charter outfit until 198The logo at the wing's center is a wheel with a capital T at the center. The "T" consists of an arrow and two small triangles, all surrounded by a circular border similar to a camera shutter.

Circa early 1960s.

Approximately 5/8" in height and 3-1/8" in width.

Sterling silver.

Two posts.

LGB (Balfour) STERLING.

This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RONAEJ5/99 LCIEX3/11

7+ (Very Fine+): The wing shows some small spots of light to medium wear and has a handsome tarnish.

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