Extremely Rare Douglas Leigh Sky Advertising Corp. Blimp Pilot Hat Badge
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Extremely Rare Douglas Leigh Sky Advertising Corp. Blimp Pilot Hat Badge

Code: mca30011
$2,300.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is an extremely rare circa 1947 blimp pilot hat badge from the Douglas Leigh Advertising Corporation. It is a huge, stunning badge in gilt brass and black and white enamel with a raised gilt blimp flying past the initials "DL" at the center. Douglas Leigh was an advertising pioneer who revolutionized signage in New York, most famously in Times Square. He also had a sky advertising company that used surplus United States Navy airships from World War II as the vehicles for promotion. The badge is by R. Stoll Incorporated of New York.

VINTAGE: Circa 1947.

SIZE: Approximately 2-7/16" in height and 2-3/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Double screw posts with disc backings.

MARKINGS: R. STOLL INC. N.Y.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBIJX10 LBCJJX4/13

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge is in beautiful condition.

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