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Rare & Superb WWI - Pre-WWII Balloon Pilot's Wing, Named to Major

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Rare & Superb WWI - Pre-WWII Balloon Pilot's Wing, Named to Major

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GORGEOUS BALLOON PILOT'S WING, NICE DETAIL TO BALLOON, WITH U.S. TO CENTER AND STAR ABOVE. INSCRIBED TO THE BACK MAJOR JOE WINSLOW BART JR, ARMY AIR SERVICE, 700 4290., THEY MEASURE APPROX. 3" AND APPEAR TO BE STERLING, BUT ARE UNMARKED WITH WING FORMED BACKING PLATE AND CLOTH BACKING AND SCREW ON OVAL SHAPED NUTS.

Condition

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Rare & Superb WWI - Pre-WWII Balloon Pilot's Wing, Named to Major

Name: Rare & Superb WWI - Pre-WWII Balloon Pilot's Wing, Named to Major
SKU: 173716692
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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