Very Rare Numbered Early WWII PAA Africa (Ferries) Radioman Hat Badge

This is a very rare, numbered early World War II radioman hat badge for PAA Africa (also known as PAA Ferries). 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. Flight engineers also wore this hat bade.

Circa early World War II.

Approximately 7/8" in diameter.

Gilt brass, enamel.

Single screw post with disc backing, stabilization teeth.

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This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJJX12 LIJJX11/12 SFGEX12/13

8 (Excellent-): The badge shows only some light wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.