Vintage American Airlines Flight Attendant Wings 1/10 10K Gold Filled Balfour For Sale

This genuine, vintage 2.25 inch American Airlines flight attendant wing pin boasts an exquisite 1/10 10K gold-filled composition with deeply detailed feathered wings flanking the iconic stylized "AA" and eagle central insignia, featuring a flawless rear rolling C-clasp pinback mechanism stamped cleanly with the authentic LGB Balfour 1/10-10K hallmark. First introduced in 1970 alongside the arrival of the revolutionary widebody era, this classic insignia was proudly worn by stewardesses and flight attendants serving aboard American's expansive domestic and global route networks, which were heavily anchored around prominent mega-hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare, Miami, and New York JFK. Throughout the late 20th century, cabin crews donning this distinctive gold-filled badge provided exceptional inflight service during the golden age of jet travel, managing flights across a legendary and diverse mainline fleet that featured the iconic Boeing 707 and 727, the widebody McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and the long-range Boeing 747 and 767, making this meticulously preserved, hallmarked piece a beautifully classic anchor addition for any serious aviation history collector.

The wings are in very good condition, but 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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