Miscellaneous Civil Aviation Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a pair of World War II era private purchase aviator sunglasses with classic flat bridge, dark tinting and curved ear pieces. The nose pads have been replaced and are new. Excellent for reenactors! VINTAGE: Circa World War II...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare set of pilot (could have also been Navy or Marine Corps) goggles by American Optical Company in its original case. The top of the case reads AVIATION GOGGLES AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY with the company's winged logo. The bendable...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War I - early 1920s leather pilot helmet with goggles. The helmet may have been worn by an Army, Navy or civilian pilot. It has a flap on either side with a snap to secure the goggle strap. VINTAGE: Circa World War I - early...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War I Aero Club of America Identification Booklet for pilot Joseph V. Rempsen. The booklet is leather-bound and is dated and signed by the President and Secretary of the Club as well as Rempsen and has a photo of him in full...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful pair of circa early 1930s "aviator" style sunglasses with classic flat bridge, dark tinting and curved ear pieces. The arms and frame are gold-filled (1/10 12K). The glasses are maker-marked in three spots and come in their...

ARTIFACT: This is an early World War II Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) instructor collar insignia. The CPTP was set up before the United States' involvement in world War II to training civilians how to become pilots. When the program gained...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare pre-WWI Aero Club of America Aviation Pilot lapel wing by Whitehead & Hoag Co. VINTAGE: Circa 1913. SIZE: 1-1/2 wide by 3/8" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold plated brass with red, white and blue enameling...

ARTIFACT: This is an example of an Early Aero Club of America Lapel pin. VINTAGE: Circa WWI. SIZE: About 3/4 in width by 3/4" in height CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Pin with C catch. MARKINGS: Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, NJ. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a five years of service pin for McCulloch Motors, makers of chainsaws and aircraft engines. The pin is in 10 karat gold enameled in red and blue with a ruby chip and shows two ducks in flight. VINTAGE: Circa late 1940s. SIZE: 5/8"...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s American Motorless Aviation Corporation (AMAC) glider school badge by Whitehead & Hoag. The badge is round and reads AMAC CAPE COD MASS. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 3/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s American Motorless Aviation Corporation (AMAC) first class glider badge by Whitehead & Hoag. The badge is round, reads AMAC and shows three gulls in flight. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in diameter...

ARTIFACT: Gorgeous WWII Era Wright Aero Corp. 15 year service pin in 14K gold by Whitehead & Hoag. The intricately detailed lapel pin features a two-dimensional globe with a ruby in its center and red enameled wings on either side, surrounding it reads:...