Description
This is a World War II Bell Aircraft Corporation factory temporary pass badge by Bastian brothers of Rochester, New York. A prolific aircraft manufacturer, Bell became most known for producing the first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-The yellow oval badge has a worn but still lightly visible "T" at center.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 1-9/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid-wrapped tin.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:BASTAIN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER N.Y. along edge
ITEM NOTES:This is from a war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBJX00 LFJX6/13
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has only some areas of moderate wear and tarnish on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.