Wonderful & Extremely Rare WWII WASP Graduation Badge by the J. J. Sweeney Co.
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Wonderful & Extremely Rare WWII WASP Graduation Badge by the J. J. Sweeney Co.

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SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: Wonderful and extremely rare WWII WASP (Women Air Service Pilot) Graduation badge in enameled sterling silver by the J. J. Sweeney Co. The badge is in a great Disney design and features "Fifinella", the friendly female gremlin drawn by Roald Dahl for the big screen but instead adopted by the WASPS as their mascot. The reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "J. J. SWEENEY JLY. CO. STER."

VINTAGE: Circa WWII.

SIZE: Approximately 1" in height x 7/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Enameled silver.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.

MARKINGS: "J. J. SWEENEY JLY. CO. STER.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX16 LADEJX10/16 SACEJX02/18

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The pin shows minor wear, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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