SUBJECT:  This is a Trans-Pacific Airlines Pilot Hat Badge from the late 1950’s.   Trans-Pacific Airlines, or TPA, officially changed it's name to Aloha Airlines on 11 February 1959. I believe this badge pre-dates the actual name change since it shows both names still.

VINTAGE: circa 1957.             SIZE:   2-3/4” in width by 2” in height. 

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:  Gold plated brass with red, white, and blue enameling

MARKINGS: None.

ATTACHMENT:  Screw back.

ITEM NOTES:  This is the real thing! As of late I have decided to start slowly liquidating my Airline wing collection. Watch my seller page for some great wings, badges and service pins over the next few months. there will be reserves, but the pieces will be well worth them! 

CONDITION:   Fine+: good amount of wear and loss of gold plating. Small scrape at top above the "A" in Airline. Screw post on back was lowered during period of use, probably to suit the original owner. 

NOTE: See our other auctions for more Airline Wings, Cap Badges, Service Pins, etc. 

PAYMENT:  We accept CASH, MONEY ORDERS, PERSONAL CHECKS (from bidders with over30 positive feedbacks-Otherwise checks held until clear).

SHIPPING TERMS: Winning bidder pays shipping cost of postage; small items will ship by Priority Mail for $4.00.  Insurance if desired may be purchased also at the following costs: $1.00-$50.00 worth of insurance costs $1.50; $51.00-$100.00 worth of insurance costs $2.50; $101.00-$200.00 worth of insurance costs $3.50; $201.00-$300.00 worth of insurance costs $4.50; and so on. (INTERNATIONAL sales shipped with limited liability depending on the country being shipped to). 

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. Good luck!  VCEJX

SOLD!