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ARTIFACT:
This is a historically important Quiet Birdmen member lapel pin, originally belonging to Pan American Airways (PAA) pioneer pilot R. O. D. (Robert Oliver Daniel) Sullivan. The Quiet Birdmen was a secret society for male aviators founded in 1921 in New York City by a handful of World War I veteran pilots. Sullivan joined the United States Navy in 1918, functioning as a flight instructor as well as a test pilot, and stayed on as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Navy Reserve even after joining the new Pan American Airways (PAA) in 1929. Sullivan served as 1st Officer on the Clipper that made the historic first trans-Pacific air mail flight in April 1935. Sullivan served with Pan Am for eight years, achieving the rank of Captain. After piloting the first-ever trans-Atlantic Pan Am flight to experience an accident, a distressed Sullivan retired from aviation. Over half of the people on the flight did not survive the crash of the Yankee Clipper near Lisbon, Portugal, including celebrity Jane Froman. The NAA replaced the Aero Club of America in 1923 and is the oldest aviation organization in the United States, responsible for keeping records and presenting certain awards. The sterling silver pin is by Whitehead & Hoag and dates to the early 1930s.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1930s.
SIZE:
Approximately 1/4" in height and 1" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:
WH (Whitehead & Hoag mark) STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 L/SBDEX11/12
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows only some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
