Rare Early WWII USN V-5 Pilot Training Inductee Insignia from Oshkosh State Teachers College
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Rare Early WWII USN V-5 Pilot Training Inductee Insignia from Oshkosh State Teachers College

Code: z99usni90005v


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a very rare early World War II United States Navy V-5 pilot training program inductee insignia from the localized unit at Oshkosh State Teachers' College in Wisconsin. The pin is a small winged anchor in gilt sterling silver. It shows an Indian head at its center and reads FIGHTING FOXES upon an enameled ring. On its reverse, the pin shows three Robbins "British Style Hallmarks" used until about 1920 (new old stock).

VINTAGE: Circa early World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 1/2" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt sterling silver, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing.

MARKINGS: Three marks (Robbins "British Style Hallmarks" used until about 1920 - new old stock) and STERLING on reverse of pin; STERLING on backing.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAFEX12 L/SCGEX9/12

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some light wear and small areas of tarnish.

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