EARLY AND RARE MAJOR AIRLINE EMPLOYEE BADGES.
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Winning Bid:
$114.80 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
Value Code:
G - $100 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
First is 2.25" tall silvered brass badge with celluloid covers over pair of windows showing the employee with name below. Raised metal text on the front reads "Eastern Airlines." Small tarnish and a bit of silver luster loss but no significant damage. Undated but c.late 1930s. Second is 2" round badge with celluloid cover over photo of young woman identified by serial number "D3176" and with the airline initials "T.W.A." on the upper red rim. Celluloid cover has some cloudy marks but all details remain clear. Also c.late 1930s. Last is 2.25" tall badge with photo of employee under celluloid covered window. Raised text on the metal reads "Northwest Airlines Incorporated" with a serial number "1140." Top of the badge has a circular white metal insert which seals the photo into the frame. This has a little white oxidation on its surface but the rest of the piece is very clean with just the slightest wear on the celluloid covered window.
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