WWII Curtiss-Wright Production Soldier 100% Lapel Pin in Gilt Silver

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.