ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II Curtiss-Wright “Production Soldier" 100% pin in gilt silver. Curtiss-Wright began in 1929 when Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company of Buffalo, New York, and Wright Aeronautical of Dayton, Ohio merged. The pin is a petite wing by Bastian Brothers of Rochester, New York.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 5/8” in height and 1” in width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Gilt sterling silver, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING B.B. CO. (Bastian Brothers) ROCH., N.Y., union mark.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an aviation company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX11 LFJX12/11
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some minor scuffing to the enamel with all enamel intact.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.