✈ US Pre World War II AIR MAIL Pilot Gold Bullion Wire Aero Aviator Pilot Wing

Description

US Pre World War II AIR MAIL Pilot Gold Bullion Wire Aero Aviator Pilot Wing.
Measures 5” wide by 1 3/4" tall. The front reads ‘U.S.AIR MAIL’ with the world in the back ground. The round disc is flanked by a wing on each side. Has a black cotton mesh on the reverse side. Raised gold bullion wire machine embroidered on an OD green wool backing with a copper disc in the center. This wing is still enclosed in the original clear cellophane wrapper which is stapled on one end. Rare. MINT condition.
This item must remain unopened if returned.
Shipped USPS Priority, insured, with signature required.
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UV lights; are just one tool and do not confirm post WWII production. Any man made /artificial threads, cloth will glow under UV, pointing to post 1945 manufacture, however badged uniforms / cloth items that have been washed over the years with modern detergents might also display a 'glow', you need to acquaint yourself and judge the piece as a whole. For more information on this subject email me for an article PDF, from The Military Advisor 1992.