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Unique Early WWII PAA Africa (PAA Ferries) Crew Tie Bar Made from Shoulder Strap Badge
Code: airph20001
$345.00
Product Description
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ARTIFACT: This is a unique circa early World War II crew tie bar for PAA Africa (also known as PAA Ferries) ??? it was fashioned from a shoulder strap badge. Roosevelt and Churchill approached Pan Am to form a subsidiary that would have outposts in Africa, and the venture became instrumental in supplying Allied troops in Egypt and Sudan.
VINTAGE: Circa early World War II.
SIZE: Approximately 1/2" in height and 1-11/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold-filled, gilt brass (clip).
ATTACHMENT: Tie bar.
MARKINGS: Anson on fastener.
ITEM NOTES: This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEEX12 LCDEX11/12
CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The bar shows some spots of light wear and tarnish; small spot of oxidation.
