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This beautifully crafted 2.5-inch vintage American Airlines stewardess flight attendant wing pin features a striking silver-toned finish with incredibly detailed, upward-sweeping feathers flanking a classic circular center shield that showcases the traditional "AA" corporate initials along with a split-wing eagle, complete with a secure rear rolling-locking pinback catch. Officially issued between 1953 and 1970, this legendary Type II insignia defined the iconic mid-century jet age look for American Airlines cabin crews stationed out of primary transit hubs like Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles International, and New York-LaGuardia. Serving passengers with elite poise throughout the transition from prop-driven aircraft to commercial jetliners, the stewardesses who wore this badge managed cabin operations aboard a historic mainline fleet that included the Douglas DC-6 and DC-7, the Lockheed L-188 Electra, and the groundbreaking Boeing 707 and 727 Astrojets, making this beautifully preserved, un-hallmarked silver insignia an exceptional, foundational artifact for serious collectors of golden-era aviation history.
The wings are in very good condition, but it does have some surface scratches. Please see photos for condition.
These wings came from NASA associate Director Daniel Nebrig’s estate and will Include a copy of the provenance card that the family and estate company made for these historic pieces. He owned the largest military medal, military pilot wings, military patches, and commercial pilot wings collection I have ever seen. Please see my other items for rare Pieces from this collection! https://.io/m/OOSU6m
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