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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful WWII Morton Air Academy lapel pin from Gary Field in Blythe, California. Morton Air Academy was a primary flight training school for the United Army Air Forces. The lapel pin depicts the surface of a globe in gilt brass and enamel details, the globe shows the North American continent, Central America, and Canada. A red banner across the center reads: "MORTON AIR ACADEMY" and is flanked by aircraft embellishments and the top of the pin shows an eagle landing.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII.
SIZE:
Approximately 7/8" in width x 3/4" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled and plated sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
"SS"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAHX16 LAFEX3/16 SAFEX04/18/24
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The lapel shows minor to moderate wear, some of the plating and much of the enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
