Sterling Circa 1930s-1940s Quiet Birdmen (QB) Lapel Pin by Unknown Maker

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  • Sterling Circa 1930s-1940s Quiet Birdmen (QB) Lapel Pin by Unknown Maker
  • Sterling Circa 1930s-1940s Quiet Birdmen (QB) Lapel Pin by Unknown Maker
  • Sterling Circa 1930s-1940s Quiet Birdmen (QB) Lapel Pin by Unknown Maker
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce circa 1930s or 1940s sterling silver lapel pin for the Quiet Birdmen, a secret society for male aviators. The club was founded in 1921 in New York City by a handful of World War I veteran pilots. The pin is enameled in blue and reads QB at its center. It has an unknown diamond-shaped maker mark on reverse.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1930s-1940s.

SIZE:

Approximately 1/4" in height and 1" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Enameled sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with disc backing.

MARKINGS:

STERLING and unknown diamond-shaped maker mark.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an 1930s civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJV13 LHEX3/14 SHEX7/14

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has only very light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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