Airlines, Aircraft, & Civil Aviation Artifacts

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique World War II aircraft company worker badge by Whitehead and Hoag of Newark, New Jersey. The badge certifies that the wearer is a Grade A acetylene welder, and is stamped...