Description
This is a very cool unidentified circa 1920s or 1930s European pilot wing: it could possibly be for an aero club. It is very Deco, and profusely enameled in bright blues, red and yellow. There is a lion rampant on the crest at its center and it reads A.O. This wing did come to us along with a circa 1930s pilot badge from the Netherlands.
VINTAGE:Circa 1920's-1930's.
SIZE:Approximately 3-1/8" in width and 5/8" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal kick pin with C catch; crest riveted onto wing.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an accumulation of unidentified items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMM-25-13 LX8/13 LFGEX1/16 RET10/16
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The wing has a few small dings to the enamel and still outstanding coloration.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.