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ARTIFACT:
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This is a World War I United States aviator necklace locket. The front shows a winged shield bearing US above a propeller and below a star. The locket is rectangular and has a striped pattern running along it, front and back. The inside has a plate with a rectangular opening for inserting a photograph.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:1-13/16" length and 1-1/4" width and ¼" depth.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Chain link; hinge.
MARKINGS:SOB CO. in two different spots inside locket.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX97 LADEX 5/10 SADEX2/16
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Locket shows some small spots of wear and abrasion.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.