Very Rare Numbered Early WWII PAA Africa (Ferries) Radioman Hat Badge
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Very Rare Numbered Early WWII PAA Africa (Ferries) Radioman Hat Badge

Code: z99airpw20004c


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a very rare, numbered early World War II radioman hat badge for PAA Africa (also known as PAA Ferries). Roosevelt and Churchill approached Pan Am to form a subsidiary that would have outposts in Africa, and the venture became instrumental in supplying Allied troops in Egypt and Sudan. Flight engineers also wore this hat bade.

VINTAGE: Circa early World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 7/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing, stabilization teeth.

MARKINGS: 254

ITEM NOTES: This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJJX12 LIJJX11/12 SFGEX12/13

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge shows only some light wear.

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

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