WWII Bell Aircraft Worker ID Badge for Subcontractor John Mehs Co.
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WWII Bell Aircraft Worker ID Badge for Subcontractor John Mehs Co.

Code: hfwa20023
$85.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Bell Aircraft worker badge for John Mehs Company, subcontractor. A prolific aircraft manufacturer, Bell became most known for producing the first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-1. The badge is by Bastian Brothers of Rochester, New York, and was originally worn by Alexander Zapotoczky.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/4" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel-plated brass, painted areas, paper, celluloid.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER N.Y.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VADX00 LHEX6/13

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The badge has creasing of the paper and some small areas of light wear and tarnish.

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