WWII Bell Aircraft Worker ID Badge for Subcontractor John Mehs Co.

This is a World War II Bell Aircraft worker badge for John Mehs Company, subcontractor. A prolific aircraft manufacturer, Bell became most known for producing the first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-The badge is by Bastian Brothers of Rochester, New York, and was originally worn by Alexander Zapotoczky.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 1-3/4" in diameter.

Nickel-plated brass, painted areas, paper, celluloid.

Horizontal safety-style pin.

BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER N.Y.

This is from a war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VADX00 LHEX6/13

7- (Very Fine-): The badge has creasing of the paper and some small areas of light wear and tarnish.

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