Airlines, Aircraft, & Civil Aviation Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a stunning World War I era member badge for the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, or World Air Sports Federation) Aero Club Suisse. The FAI was founded in 1905 in France by several countries who recognized a need for a group...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War I to early 1920s leather flight or motorcyclist's helmet. The helmet has some unusual fleece lining and what appears to be a period repair to the chin strap buckle. The leather is still very pliable. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a pre-World War I lapel pin for the Central Manual Aero Club. The pin is by Dieges & Clust and is inscribed T.L. on reverse. VINTAGE: Circa pre-World War I. SIZE: Approximately7/16" in height and 11/16" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful pre-World War I member lapel pin for the Chicago Flying Club of Illinois. The pin has a very deco look to it and is in gilt brass save for the center propeller. VINTAGE: Circa pre-World War I. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is a pre-World War I aviation-themed watch fob. The slightly raised design shows an aviator flying over a church steeple and some trees. VINTAGE: Circa early 1900s. SIZE: Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-1/4" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful World War II temporary factory access badge for Grumman Aircraft Engineering Company of Bethpage, New York. Grumman was established in 1929 and merged with Northrop Corporation in 199The badge is in celluloid and is numbered...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II North American Aviation Inc. (NAA) factory worker or temporary ID/pass badge. NAA began manufacturing aircraft in 1928, and is credited with several important models such as the F-86 Sabre jet, the B-25 Mitchell bomber...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Bell Aircraft Corporation factory temporary pass badge by Bastian brothers of Rochester, New York. A prolific aircraft manufacturer, Bell became most known for producing the first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-The...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Bell Aircraft worker identification badge. A prolific aircraft manufacturer, Bell became most known for producing the first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-The badge is by Bastian Brothers of Rochester, New York, and was...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Bell Aircraft worker badge for John Mehs Company, subcontractor. A prolific aircraft manufacturer, Bell became most known for producing the first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-The badge is by Bastian Brothers of...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United Aircraft Company factory visitor badge. Established in 1929 as the United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, the company catered to both military and civilian aviation demands. The corporation included such...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Convair (Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft) at San Diego roving worker badge pass to gain access to all area shops. Consolidated was formed in 1923 and soon gained fame for its production of flying boats (seaplanes). In 1943...