Airline Transportation Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is an aviation pin in 10 karat gold shaped like a petite wing. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 5/16" in height and 1" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 10 karat gold. ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified aviation association lapel pin, originally belonging to Pan American Airways (PAA) pioneer pilot R. O. D. (Robert Oliver Daniel) Sullivan. Sullivan joined the United States Navy in 1918, functioning as a flight...

ARTIFACT: This is a historically significant National Aeronautic Association of the United States (NAA) five years of membership lapel pin, originally belonging to Pan American Airways (PAA) pioneer pilot R. O. D. (Robert Oliver Daniel) Sullivan...

ARTIFACT: This is a historically significant National Aeronautic Association of the United States (NAA) one year of membership lapel pin, originally belonging to Pan American Airways (PAA) pioneer pilot R. O. D. (Robert Oliver Daniel) Sullivan. Sullivan...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War II United States Navy seaplane sweetheart pin. The pin is in the shape of a civilian aircraft made for Pan American Airways (PAA): the Martin M-130 Flying Boat. Only three M-130s were made, and they were all nicknamed...

ARTIFACT: Beautiful, large, and heavy (over 4.5 ounces) 1966 Japan Air Lines National Judo Championship medal in solid silver. The front features Japanese kanji that reads: "VICTORY" and are embellished with gilt details. The outer edge is a...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II CNAC (Chinese National Aviation Corporation) flight crew uniform breast patch. This patch was worn by crew on both their jungle jackets and flight suits. The patch was made in China in silk on cotton. CNAC was an...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1980s United Air Lines pilot wing 4th issue. This was for a pilot with one to nine years of service with the airline. It has four stars in an arc at the top over an enameled logo. The wing is by Leavens Manufacturing of...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1970s wing 3rd issue for 25-29 years of service with United Air Lines. It shows a scarce, early usage of the managerial pilot wreath at bottom. The wreath, originally demonstrating longevity, at a later point has a diamond...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare and transitional circa 1980 United Air Lines line pilot wing 5th issue. This was for a line pilot with 30 to 34 years of service with the airline. It has four stars in an arc at the top and a diamond chip in a setting beneath the...

ARTIFACT: 1970's 3rd Issue United Airlines Captain's Wing in plated brass and enamel by Leavens. The wing shows a red, white and blue crest at center and four stars at top. VINTAGE: Circa 1970's SIZE: 3 3/8" x ??" CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1960s United Air Lines 4th Issue wing with a red, white and blue crest at center. VINTAGE: Circa 1960's. SIZE: 5/8" in height x 3-3/8" in length. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Chrome-plated with enamel. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with...