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ARTIFACT:
This is a World War I United States Air Service "Chicago style" pilot wing accompanied by an identification bracelet. The bracelet's oval tag is named to LT. W.W. DEADMAN U.S. AIR SERVICE.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War I.
SIZE:
Wing: 5/8" height and 2-15/16" width; bracelet: 7-1/2" length and 7/8" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wing: sterling silver with gold-plated details; bracelet: sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Wing: horizontal pin with Tiffany-style catch; bracelet: chain links and bracelet clasp.
MARKINGS:
STERLING (on reverse of wing); F&B STERLING and SAULT STE. MARIE MICH. (on reverse of bracelet).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VIAIX10 LBGEJX8/10 SLBIEJX12/12
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): Wing shows light to medium wear and heavy tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.