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ARTIFACT:
This is an unidentified ca 1963 "bailout" pin made in Britain. The pin is triangular in a beautiful red enamel basketweave pattern and shows a parachute at center under the letters MBA. Possibly for a Military Parachutists Association, or an association of those who have had to "Bail Out" of an aircraft using a parachute. It is possible that the organization this pin represents could have existed as early as WWII, or earlier, but this pin was manufactured in 1963.
VINTAGE:
Birmingham Silver Date Marked to 1963.
SIZE:
11/16" height and 13/16" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical British-style "Y" pin with come-under locking catch.
MARKINGS:
F&S ( Firmin & Sons ) maker's mark, and lion, anchor and a slanted "O" marks: the Birmingham Hallmark for Silver produced in 1963.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an unidentified collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RALT92 LX10/10 SLAGEX07/20/20
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): Pin shows little wear and medium tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
