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ARTIFACT:
Unidentified grouping of WWII United States Navy Pilot and Navy Cross Winner, rank Lieutenant Commander. This grouping includes two gold filled pilot wings, one large, and one shirt size. Also included, multiple lapel studs, Navy Cross, misc. insignia, 8 x 10 period photo, and Jacksonville, Florida US Naval Air Station ID badge.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Photo: 8 x 10, Large Wing: 2 ¾" x 7/8"; Small Wing: 1 ½" x ½"; ID Badge: 2" round
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-filled, sterling, enameled brass, celluloid, paper, steel.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pins with swivel locking catches, sing posts with clutchbacks, single post with disc backing, vertical pin with swivel locking clasp.
MARKINGS:
Both Wings: STER + 1/20 10K (hallmark); Production Award: ARMY NAVY PRODUCTION AWARD - CORO - DESIGN PAT. 194959; Rank: 1/20 GF ON STERLING. Son-in-Service: STERLING
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an accumulation of unidentified items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until it is identified. VBJJX14 LX11/14
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): Wings and insignia show mild to moderate wear, nearly all the enamel, and gold fill details remain intact. Photo has areas of scrapbooking remnants on reverse.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
