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"1939 NATIONAL AIR RACES" EXECUTIVE RIBBON WITH BADGE.
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Auction #202 - Part I > Item 1298
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Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
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Item Description
2" enamel on metal badge for event held in Cleveland on September 2nd through 4th has logo at top of pilot wearing helmet with large wing. Has attached ribbon held in place on back by two rivets. Ribbon has trace wear. Fine. Badge is Exc. The National Air Races began in 1920 with the first Pulitzer Trophy race and were first held at the Cleveland Airport in 1929. Participants included Charles Lindbergh, Roscoe Turner, and Amelia Earhart. With the exception of 1930, 1933, 1936 and the war years of 1940-45 the races were held in Cleveland until 1948. Badge with ribbon is first we've seen in our 45 years.
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