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Up for sale is a rare piece of commercial aviation history: a pair of vintage 1970s Continental Airlines DC-10 gold-tone miniature aircraft tail pins (can be used as tie tacks or lapel pins).
These pins feature the iconic "meatball" logo designed by Saul Bass on the tail fins and come attached to their rare original promotional backing card. The card features the vintage Continental logo and reads: "CONTINENTAL DC-10: A NEW EXPRESSION OF OUR PRIDE."
• Brand: Continental Airlines / McDonnell Douglas
• Era: Circa 1970s
• Color: Gold-tone finish with black logo detailing
• Included: 2 tail fin pins, original cardboard presentation card
• Condition: The pins are in excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear. The original backing card shows heavy authentic vintage wear, including creasing, folds, and tearing as pictured.
Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, airline crew collectors, or fans of mid-century travel memorabilia!
