Wings of History - A Historic Aviation Collectibles & Memorabilia Online Auction - PART 1

A distinguished and elegant United Air Lines Captain's crew wings pin, featuring the carrier's classic shield and eagle crest medallion — inscribed "UNITED AIR LINES" on a scroll beneath a spread-wing eagle over a heraldic shield, flanked by four stars — set on a broad antique gold-tone spread-wing body. Below the central medallion, three prong-set rhinestone/crystal accents add a refined decorative touch consistent with senior crew or Captain-grade insignia of the era. The reverse shows a smooth gold-tone back with two rivet-style post fasteners. The "United Air Lines" name spelling (two words) places this squarely in the pre-1974 era, when the carrier used that original styling before transitioning to "United Airlines." Approximate wingspan: 3 inches. Material: Antique gold-tone base metal with crystal/rhinestone accents and polychrome enamel shield detail. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1950s–1960s. Shows honest age patina consistent with period use.

A highly collectible piece of early commercial aviation history — this brass luggage tag reads "UNITED SKYLINER" with a raised relief image of a period aircraft (likely a Boeing 247 or Douglas DC-3) diagonal across the face. "Skyliner" was United Air Lines' prestige service branding used during the late 1930s–1940s, making this tag a rare survivor from the golden age of air travel. The octagonal-cornered rectangular tag features two attachment holes and retains its dark oxidized patina with original brass tones showing through. Included in the bag are what appear to be the original attachment tacks/pins. Approximate size: 1½ inches wide. Material: Brass with black enamel or oxidized finish. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1930s–1940s. Shows honest age and wear consistent with period use.

A wonderful piece of golden-age aviation history — this beautifully detailed sterling silver brooch depicts a Douglas DC-3 aircraft with "AMERICAN" boldly embossed across the wing, representing American Airlines during their iconic DC-3 era (1936–1940s). The reverse is stamped STERLING with what appears to be a maker's mark, confirming solid sterling silver construction. The pin measures approximately 2 inches wingspan and features a classic C-clasp/stick pin fastener on the reverse. Three-dimensional sculpted detail captures the rounded nose, twin radial engines, passenger windows, and twin-tail silhouette characteristic of the DC-3 — the aircraft that revolutionized American commercial aviation. Shows lovely age-appropriate patina throughout. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1940s.

A genuine piece of WWII home-front history — this silver-tone spread-eagle wings pin features a red enamel center disk bearing the words "FORT WORTH," referencing the Fort Worth Army Air Field in Tarrant County, Texas. Established in 1942, the Fort Worth Army Air Field served as a major WWII bombardment training base and was home to B-24 Liberator bomber operations. Sweetheart and souvenir pins like this were cherished mementos worn by wives, mothers, and sweethearts of servicemen stationed at U.S. bases during the war. The pin retains its original stick-pin fastener on the reverse and displays honest age patina. Approximate wingspan: 2¼ inches. Material: Silver-tone base metal with red enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1941–1945.

A sharp matching pair of gold-tone jet airliner tie clips from the golden age of commercial jet travel. Each clip is sculpted in three-dimensional relief depicting a swept-wing commercial jet — consistent in form with early jetliners such as the Boeing 707 or Douglas DC-8 — featuring under-fuselage pod-mounted engines, swept wings, and a T-tail or conventional tail configuration with fine black enamel accent detail on the cockpit windows and engine pods. The spring-tension clip mechanism is intact and functional on both pieces. Approximate length: 2 inches each. Material: Gold-tone base metal. These are a fantastic pair for the aviation collector or the well-dressed mid-century enthusiast — the kind of accessory a TWA or Pan Am pilot might have worn in the glory days of jet travel. Shows light age patina consistent with period use. Country of Origin: United States of America (presumed). Circa 1950s–1960s

A handsome and well-detailed U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary insignia pin, displaying the classic USCG Auxiliary emblem: a blue enamel ring inscribed "U.S. COAST GUARD · AUXILIARY ·" with flanking stars, surrounding a raised gold-tone shield bearing the USCG coat of arms. The outer device features crossed cannons above and fouled anchors below — the traditional symbols of the U.S. Coast Guard. The reverse shows a domed brass construction with a post/nut fastener. Approximate size: 1½ inches across. Material: Gold-tone brass base metal with blue enamel. The Coast Guard Auxiliary, established in 1939 as the civilian volunteer arm of the U.S. Coast Guard, makes pieces like this a collectible for both maritime and military memorabilia enthusiasts. Shows light age-appropriate patina. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa mid-20th century.

A superb example of the U.S. Air Force Missileman Badge (Basic Grade) — the iconic "Pocket Rocket" — stamped on the reverse "1/20 SIL. FL. / N.S. MEYER INC. / NEW YORK," one of the most respected American military insignia makers of the 20th century. The 1/20 silver-filled designation confirms quality construction well above standard base-metal examples, adding significant collector appeal. First authorized on May 23, 1958, this badge was awarded to Air Force officers and enlisted personnel who qualified as missile crewmembers operating Strategic Air Command (SAC) ICBM systems including Atlas, Titan, and Minuteman missiles during the height of the Cold War. The hourglass/bow-tie form features a central rocket with four embossed stars against a dark oxidized field. The basic grade (no star above the rocket) indicates the earliest qualification tier. Approximate size: 2½ inches wide. Material: 1/20 Silver-Filled over base metal. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1958–1970s. Shows honest age patina.

A scarce and highly collectible crew wings pin from Caribair (Caribbean Atlantic Airlines), the beloved Puerto Rico-based regional carrier that served the Caribbean from 1939 until its merger with Eastern Airlines in 1973. The pin features Caribair's distinctive logo — a stylized oval device depicting a jet aircraft tail with the iconic El Morro Castle (Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan, Puerto Rico) rendered in the center — set against gold and white enamel with red and blue accent detail, encircled by the airline name in black letters on a gold field. Spread gold-tone wings flank the central medallion. The reverse is stamped "RUSSELL" (a known manufacturer of airline insignia), with a screw-post fastener and two stabilizing pins. Approximate wingspan: 2¾ inches. Material: Gold-tone base metal with polychrome enamel. Caribair memorabilia is increasingly sought after given the airline's regional significance and relatively brief operating history. Country of Origin: United States of America / Puerto Rico. Circa 1960s.

A premium quality American Airlines crew wings pin featuring the iconic "AA" with spread eagle center device — the classic American Airlines logo introduced in 1962 and used for decades as the carrier's defining brand mark. The reverse is stamped "1/10 - 10K", confirming this is 1/10 10-karat gold-filled construction, making it a notch above standard gold-tone examples and of genuine precious metal content. The pin is fitted with a full-length C-clasp/bar pin fastener on the reverse with two roller-style closure nuts. Exceptional feather detail on the fully spread wings with the eagle head and "AA" monogram raised at center. Approximate wingspan: 2¾ inches. Material: 1/10 10K Gold-Filled base metal. American Airlines wings in gold-filled construction are among the more desirable pieces in airline memorabilia collecting. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1960s–1970s. Shows light age patina, excellent overall condition.

A sharp matching pair of vintage crew wings pins from National Airlines, featuring the carrier's beloved "Sun King" logo — the iconic stylized sun face on a black enamel disk with gold-tone rays — mounted on a single right-extending gold-tone ridged wing. National Airlines, headquartered in Miami, Florida, operated from 1934 until its merger with Pan American World Airways in 1980, and became one of the most recognized domestic carriers of the jet age. The "Sun King" branding was central to National's identity through the 1960s and 1970s, appearing on aircraft livery, uniforms, and promotional materials — making crew insignia bearing this logo among the most collectible pieces in American airline memorabilia. Each pin features a straight bar pin fastener on the reverse. Approximate width: 1¾ inches each. Material: Gold-tone base metal with black enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1960s–1970s. Shows light age-appropriate patina.

A striking silver-tone example of the classic American Airlines crew wings pin, featuring the iconic "AA" with spread eagle center device — the defining American Airlines logo introduced in 1962. The reverse is stamped "1/10 FILLED", confirming quality silver-filled construction above standard base-metal examples. The pin displays exceptional feather detail across the fully spread wings with the eagle head and raised "AA" monogram at center, finished in a rich oxidized silver tone that gives this example a bold, dramatic presence distinctly different from the more common gold-filled version. Fitted with a full-length C-clasp bar pin fastener with two roller-style closure nuts on the reverse. Approximate wingspan: 2¾ inches. Material: 1/10 Silver-Filled base metal. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1960s–1970s. Shows honest age patina, excellent overall condition.

A clean and wearable Eastern Air Lines flight attendant uniform wings badge from the carrier's final livery era, displaying the airline's distinctive hockey-stick logo device in the center roundel. The obverse presents swept gold-tone wings with clean feather striations flanking a beaded-border roundel filled with navy blue enamel and Eastern's bold white-and-gold angular hockey-stick mark — the graphic identity the airline carried from its mid-1960s rebranding through its closure in 1991. Above the wing assembly, a rectangular banner bar bears the recessed black-filled legend "FLIGHT ATTENDANT" in bold block lettering, clearly designating the wearer's cabin crew role. The reverse shows a flat gold-tone surface with three attachment points: two outer needle posts and a central screw post with nut intact, providing a notably secure three-point mount typical of larger uniform badges of this period. No maker's mark is visible. Eastern Air Lines ceased operations in January 1991 following a protracted strike and bankruptcy proceedings, making cabin crew insignia from its final decades a collectible memento of one of America's most storied carriers.

Country: United States. Size: Approximately 2¾ inches wide × 1 inch tall (title bar to wing base). Material: Gold-tone base metal with navy blue and white enamel; two outer needle posts and central screw post with nut. Airline: Eastern Air Lines. Condition: Very good; enamel bright and intact, gold tone shows light age wear.

A sharp and well-made wings lapel pin featuring the "AIA AMERICA" name on a red, white, and blue heraldic shield center, flanked by silver-tone spread wings with gray enamel feather detail. The reverse is stamped "www.QualityLapelPins.com / 1-800-952-0305", identifying this as a modern custom-produced commemorative or promotional lapel pin rather than vintage airline crew insignia. Two butterfly clutch fasteners on the reverse provide secure wear. Approximate width: 1½ inches. Material: Silver-tone base metal with hard enamel. Note: "AIA America" may reference an aviation, insurance, or trade association — prospective bidders are encouraged to research further. Excellent condition, appears unworn. Country of Origin: United States of America. Modern production.

A distinctive silver-tone variant of the Eastern Airlines uniform wings badge, notable for its red enamel roundel in place of the more commonly encountered navy blue, and for carrying the full "EASTERN AIRLINES" legend across its rectangular title bar in crisp recessed black-filled block lettering. The obverse presents broadly swept wings with bold multi-feather striations in a darker antiqued silver-tone finish, flanking a beaded-border roundel filled with deep red enamel and the airline's familiar hockey-stick logo device rendered in silver-tone relief. The overall finish has a heavier, more matte quality than the bright gold-tone examples, suggesting either a pewter-type alloy or a deliberately antiqued silver plate. The reverse shows natural oxidation consistent with age across the base metal surface, and retains both original needle posts with knurled butterfly clutch backs intact — no maker's mark is visible in the photos. The red roundel variant is less frequently encountered than the blue, making this an interesting addition to any Eastern Airlines insignia collection alongside the more standard issues.

Country: United States. Size: Approximately 2¾ inches wide × 1 inch tall (title bar to wing base). Material: Silver-tone base metal (pewter-type or antiqued silver plate) with red enamel; two needle posts with butterfly clutch backs. Airline: Eastern Airlines. Condition: Good; enamel intact, reverse shows moderate oxidation and age patina to base metal consistent with use and storage.

A premium quality Captain's crew wings pin from Eastern Airlines, one of America's iconic "Big Four" carriers. The pin features Eastern's classic navy blue enamel disk with the carrier's signature logo device — set in a beaded gold-tone surround, with a five-pointed star within a laurel wreath surmount above the disk denoting Captain grade. Broad swept wings with ridged feather detailing flank the central device. The reverse is stamped "1/10 10K", confirming 1/10 10-karat gold-filled construction by Balfour — genuine precious metal content consistent with the high-quality Captain's insignia produced for Eastern in the early jet age. Fitted with two rivet-style post fasteners on the reverse. Approximate wingspan: 3 inches. Material: 1/10 10K Gold-Filled. This style is specifically associated with Eastern's early 1960s uniform program, coinciding with the carrier's peak expansion under the jet age. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa early 1960s.

A desirable matched set of three National Airlines crew wings pins, each featuring the classic "NAL" roundel logo — the red, white, and gold National Airlines monogram disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" with flanking stars — set on single right-extending gold-tone feathered wings. This earlier logo style predates the iconic "Sun King" branding introduced in the late 1960s, placing these pins firmly in National's propeller and early jet age — a period when the Miami-based carrier was aggressively expanding its Eastern Seaboard and Southeast routes. Each pin features a C-clasp stick-pin fastener on the reverse. The reverse of two pins retains the original pin stem intact; the center pin's stem appears absent. Approximate width: 1¾ inches each. Material: Gold-tone base metal with polychrome enamel. National Airlines operated from 1934 until its merger with Pan American World Airways in 1980, and early-logo crew insignia like these three are increasingly difficult to find as a matched group. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1950s–early 1960s.

A wonderful matched pair of National Airlines uniform insignia pieces, both featuring the classic "NAL" roundel logo — the red, white, and gold National Airlines monogram disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" with flanking blue stars. The set consists of two distinct pieces:

Sunburst Cap/Hat Badge — A large, striking starburst/sunray surround framing the NAL enamel roundel at center, fitted with a single post-and-nut fastener on the reverse. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter. This style is consistent with ground agent or station manager cap badges of the era.

Spread-Wing Crew Pin — The classic NAL roundel centered on fully spread gold-tone feathered wings, fitted with two post fasteners on the reverse. Approximately 2½ inches wingspan. Consistent with flight crew or service staff uniform insignia.

Both pieces share identical enamel roundel design, suggesting they are period-matched from the same uniform era. Material: Gold-tone base metal with polychrome enamel. National Airlines operated from 1934 until its 1980 merger with Pan American World Airways, and pre-"Sun King" NAL insignia sets like this are scarce and highly desirable. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1950s–early 1960s.

A fantastic matched role pair of National Airlines uniform insignia, both bearing the classic "NAL" roundel logo — the red, white, and gold National Airlines monogram disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" with flanking blue stars — distinguished by their role designation tabs and metal finish:

Stewardess Wings — NAL roundel on left, single right-extending gold-tone feathered wing with a blue enamel "STEWARDESS" tab across the wing face. C-clasp pin fastener with two roller closures on reverse.

Agent Wings — NAL roundel on left, single right-extending silver-tone feathered wing with a blue enamel "AGENT" tab across the wing face. Reverse stamped "RUSSELL UNIFORM CO." — a respected maker of period airline and uniform insignia — with C-clasp stick-pin fastener.

Together these two pins represent the front-line faces of National Airlines — the cabin crew and the gate agent — making this a uniquely storytelling pair for the serious airline memorabilia collector. Approximate width: 2 inches each. Material: Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal with blue and polychrome enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1950s–early 1960s.

A matched silver-tone companion set to the gold-tone National Airlines cap badge and wings offered separately — this pair presents the same classic "NAL" roundel logo in an oxidized silver-tone finish, suggesting a different uniform grade or department designation within National's pre-"Sun King" era livery program.

Sunburst Cap/Hat Badge — Starburst/sunray surround in aged silver-tone framing the NAL polychrome enamel roundel at center, fitted with a single post-and-nut fastener on the reverse. Shows heavier age patina and oxidation consistent with earlier production or heavier use. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter.

Spread-Wing Crew Pin — NAL roundel centered on fully spread silver-tone feathered wings, fitted with two post fasteners on the reverse. Approximately 2½ inches wingspan.

The silver-tone finish contrasts meaningfully with the gold-tone set, and together the two matched pairs would represent a compelling display grouping for any serious National Airlines collector. Material: Silver-tone base metal with polychrome enamel. Both pieces show honest age patina and wear consistent with period uniform use. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1950s–early 1960s.

A wonderful two-piece lot of National Airlines promotional and personal accessories spanning two distinct eras of the carrier's branding history:

Silver-Tone Money Clip — Engraved with "25 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP / NATIONAL ★ / AIRLINE OF THE STARS" in bold relief lettering with a shooting star motif. National Airlines was founded in 1934, placing this commemorative piece at approximately 1959 — marking the carrier's 25th anniversary. Smooth polished reverse with standard spring-tension money clip mechanism. Approximately 2 inches long. A rare dated promotional piece that anchors this lot historically.

"National Airlines" Enamel Tie Clip/Bar — Features the later "National Airlines" wordmark in raised gold-tone letters on a red enamel banner background — consistent with the carrier's late 1960s–1970s branding refresh. Spring-tension tie bar clip mechanism on reverse. Approximately 2 inches long.

Together these two pieces bracket nearly two decades of National Airlines history, from the "Airline of the Stars" era through the Sun King period. Material: Silver-tone and gold-tone base metal with red enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1959–1970s.

A sharp matched pair of National Airlines uniform insignia from the carrier's later branding era, both featuring the stylized tail fin / speed stripe logo — red and blue chevron device on a silver-tone disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" — representing a distinct visual departure from the earlier "NAL" roundel design and placing these squarely in National's late 1960s–1970s uniform program.

Sunburst Cap/Hat Badge — Gold-tone starburst/sunray surround framing the later-era enamel roundel at center, fitted with a single post-and-nut fastener on the reverse. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter.

Spread-Wing Crew Pin — The later-logo roundel centered on clean, streamlined gold-tone spread wings in the jet-age style, fitted with two screw-post fasteners on the reverse — a more secure mounting system consistent with later production. Approximately 2½ inches wingspan.

Together these two pieces form a period-matched set from National's Sun King era uniform program, complementing the earlier NAL roundel sets beautifully as a display grouping. Material: Gold-tone base metal with polychrome enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s.

A striking matched pair of National Airlines "Sun King" uniform cap badges, each featuring the carrier's beloved stylized Sun King face — the bold, flame-rayed sun visage that became one of the most iconic logos in American aviation history — set within a bold sunburst/starburst surround, presented here in both gold-tone and silver-tone finishes, suggesting different uniform grades or departmental designations within National's crew structure. Each badge is fitted with a center post fastener and secondary stabilizing post on the reverse. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter each. Material: Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal. National Airlines introduced the Sun King branding in the late 1960s under their "Fly Me" advertising campaign, which became one of the most talked-about marketing efforts in airline history. Cap badges bearing the Sun King face are among the most recognizable and desirable pieces in American airline memorabilia collecting. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s. Shows age-appropriate patina.

A fascinating two-piece lot representing two distinct eras of National Airlines employee and promotional insignia:

"National Airlines Inc." Numbered Employee Badge #498 — A substantial, heavy silver-tone circular badge bearing "NATIONAL AIRLINES INC." in raised letters around the rim on a red enamel band, with employee number "498" stamped on a tab at the base. The interior disk shows heavy age patina and what appears to be a cursive inscription or name on the reverse, suggesting this was a personally issued employee identification badge. The use of "National Airlines Inc." — the carrier's full corporate name — and the low employee number places this in the very early years of the airline, potentially the 1940s–early 1950s. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter. A rare and historically significant piece.

NAL Roundel Enamel Lapel Pin — The classic "NAL" logo in red, white, and blue enamel on a gold-tone disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" with flanking stars. Reverse stamped "BBB LTD/USA-MS" with butterfly clutch fastener. Approximately ¾ inch in diameter.

Country of Origin: United States of America.

A superb matched grade pair of National Airlines "Sun King" crew wings pins, both featuring the iconic Sun King face medallion centered on streamlined gold-tone spread wings — distinguished by grade designation:

First Officer / Crew Wings (top) — Clean bright gold-tone finish with the Sun King disk centered on swept wings with ridged feather detailing and bobbin-style post fasteners on the reverse. No surmount above the disk. Approximately 2¾ inches wingspan.

Captain's Wings (bottom) — Aged gold-tone finish with the Sun King disk centered on swept wings, surmounted by a five-pointed star within a laurel wreath — the classic Captain grade indicator used across multiple airline insignia traditions. Two post fasteners on the reverse. Approximately 2¾ inches wingspan.

The reverse of both pins shows a raised bezel cup around the Sun King disk, indicating the central medallion is a separately applied component — consistent with higher-quality period crew insignia construction. Together these two pins represent the full flight deck crew hierarchy of National Airlines during the Sun King era — one of the most visually striking uniform programs in American aviation history. Material: Gold-tone base metal. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s.

Original vintage Aero Caribbean (Aerocaribbean) airline uniform service cap featuring the airline's distinctive orange sun and blue wave emblem prominently displayed on the front badge. Worn by airline personnel during Cuba's state-operated civil aviation era, this attractive cap is constructed of black fabric with a black patent-style visor, gold-tone braided chin cord, and enameled metal insignia. Aero Caribbean served domestic and regional Caribbean routes before being integrated into Cubana de Aviación, making surviving uniform pieces increasingly difficult to find. A desirable and seldom-seen piece of Cuban aviation memorabilia, this cap offers excellent display appeal for collectors of airline uniforms, Caribbean aviation history, and international airline memorabilia. Marked size 7 and displaying expected wear consistent with age and service use.

A bold and visually striking pair of National Airlines "Sun King" insignia pieces — the large-format, fully three-dimensional sculpted Sun King face with dramatic flame rays radiating outward, rendered in bright gold-tone metal. These are significantly larger and more sculptural than the flat sunburst cap badges, suggesting use as uniform coat badges, promotional pieces, or display insignia. The two pieces differ slightly in construction:

Left piece — Domed three-dimensional Sun King face with snap/button-back mechanism on the reverse; center dome shows wear with some silvering through the gold tone.

Right piece — Similar construction with original stick-pin fastener intact on the reverse, and two stabilizing posts.

Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter each. Material: Gold-tone base metal. The Sun King remains one of the most recognizable logos in American airline history, and large-format three-dimensional examples like these are among the most displayable pieces in any National Airlines collection. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s. Shows age-appropriate patina.

A matched pair of National Airlines "Sun King" uniform cap badges, each featuring the iconic Sun King face with flame rays set within a bold ribbed sunburst surround. Both badges are stamped on the reverse "1/20 10K", confirming 1/20 10-karat gold-filled construction — genuine precious metal content that places these well above standard base-metal examples and adds meaningful collector and intrinsic value. The two pieces differ in their primary fastener: one retains a plain post stem (nut missing), while the other retains its original knurled screw-back nut intact, along with a secondary stabilizing post on each. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter each. Material: 1/20 10K Gold-Filled. Gold-filled examples of the National Airlines Sun King cap badge are considerably scarcer than their base-metal counterparts, making this matched pair a standout find for the serious airline memorabilia or aviation insignia collector. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s. Shows age-appropriate patina.

A rare and significant piece of early National Airlines uniform insignia — a sterling silver name badge frame/holder bearing the raised banner "AIRLINE OF THE STARS" across the top and three embossed five-pointed stars along the bottom border, set against a stippled/pebbled silver-tone field. The center features a recessed rectangular slot designed to hold an engraved or printed name plate — the name plate itself is absent. The reverse is stamped "L.G.B. / STERLING / TOP", confirming solid sterling silver construction and indicating the correct wearing orientation. A C-clasp bar pin fastener with roller closure is intact on the reverse. Approximately 2½ inches wide. Material: Sterling Silver. The "Airline of the Stars" slogan was used by National Airlines prior to the introduction of the Sun King branding in the late 1960s, firmly placing this piece in the 1950s–early 1960s era. Solid sterling silver airline name badge frames are exceptionally scarce. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1950s.

A quality example of the National Airlines single right-extending wing crew pin from the carrier's later branding era, featuring the stylized tail fin / speed stripe logo — red and black enamel chevron device on a gold-tone disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" — on a single swept gold-tone feathered wing. The reverse is stamped "LGB / 1/10 10K", identifying the maker as L.G.B. — the same manufacturer responsible for the sterling silver "Airline of the Stars" name badge frame offered separately in this collection — and confirming 1/10 10-karat gold-filled construction. Two C-clasp roller fasteners on the reverse. Approximate width: 2 inches. Material: 1/10 10K Gold-Filled with polychrome enamel. The L.G.B. maker's mark connecting this piece to the earlier sterling badge adds a pleasing provenance thread for the collector. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s.

A quality National Airlines single right-extending wing crew pin from the carrier's later branding era, featuring the stylized tail fin / speed stripe logo — red and blue enamel chevron device on a gold-tone disk inscribed "NATIONAL AIRLINES" — on a single swept gold-tone feathered wing. The reverse is stamped "1/10 10K" with a small maker's symbol, confirming 1/10 10-karat gold-filled construction. The reverse shows some verdigris patina at the fastener points consistent with honest age. Note the enamel colors on this example — red and blue — differ slightly from the red and black of the companion L.G.B. piece offered separately, suggesting either a different production run or maker variation. Approximate width: 2 inches. Material: 1/10 10K Gold-Filled with polychrome enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s.

A substantial National Airlines "Sun King" spread-wing crew pin featuring the iconic Sun King face medallion centered on broad, fully spread gold-tone wings with ridged feather detail and bobbin-style feather clusters at the center junction. The reverse is stamped "1/10 10K" with a small maker's symbol, confirming 1/10 10-karat gold-filled construction. The central medallion is housed in a raised bezel cup on the reverse — standard construction for this style of quality crew insignia. Two rivet-style post fasteners at each wingtip on the reverse. Approximate wingspan: 3 inches. Material: 1/10 10K Gold-Filled. A handsome, full-size gold-filled example of one of the most iconic logos in American airline history. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s.

A high-quality National Airlines pin in solid 10-karat gold, featuring a detailed gold jet aircraft set against a deep red enamel disk with "NATIONAL AIRLINES" inscribed in the white enamel border. A prong-set pink/red gemstone — consistent with a genuine or synthetic ruby — accents the fuselage center. The reverse is stamped with a shield maker's hallmark and "10K", confirming solid gold construction. C-clasp pin fastener with safety catch on the reverse. Verified weight: 2.57 grams. Approximately ¾ inch in diameter. Material: Solid 10K Gold with red and white enamel and gemstone accent. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1960s–1970s.

A quality National Airlines pin by maker L.G.B., featuring a detailed gold jet aircraft set against a deep red enamel disk with "NATIONAL AIRLINES" inscribed around the gold border. A prong-set pink/red gemstone — consistent with a genuine or synthetic ruby — accents the fuselage center, mirroring the design of the solid 10K gold example offered separately in this collection. The reverse is stamped "LGB 1/5 DR GF", identifying the maker as L.G.B. and confirming 1/5 double-rolled gold-filled construction — a higher gold content ratio than the more common 1/10 gold-filled pieces. C-clasp pin fastener with safety catch and two stabilizing posts on the reverse. Approximately ¾ inch in diameter. Material: 1/5 Double-Rolled Gold-Filled with red enamel and gemstone accent. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1960s–1970s.

A large, fully three-dimensional sculpted National Airlines "Sun King" brooch pin featuring the iconic Sun King face with dramatic flame rays radiating outward in bright gold-tone metal. This is the largest format Sun King pin in the collection, with deeply sculpted facial features — nose, mouth, and brow clearly defined — and bold individual flame-ray petals surrounding the face. The reverse shows a horizontal C-clasp bar pin fastener with roller closure and two stabilizing posts, all in gold-tone construction. The reverse also shows the characteristic two-piece construction with textured gold-tone ray surround. Approximately 1¾ inches in diameter. Material: Gold-tone base metal. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa late 1960s–1970s. Shows light age-appropriate patina.

A National Airlines "Sun King" spread-wing pin in gold-tone base metal featuring the Sun King face medallion centered on spread wings with ridged feather detailing and bobbin-style feather clusters at the center junction. The Sun King medallion shows heavier wear and dark oxidation compared to other examples in this collection, with face detail partially obscured. The reverse shows the standard open bezel cup construction consistent with this style of crew insignia. No maker's mark or pin fastener visible on the reverse in available images — buyers are encouraged to inspect in person. Approximate wingspan: 3 inches. Material: Gold-tone base metal. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1967–1980. Shows significant age wear.

A handsome bronze promotional medallion from Mohawk Airlines, the New York State-based regional carrier that operated from 1945 until its merger with Allegheny Airlines in 1972. The obverse features a deeply struck bas-relief portrait of three uniformed crew members in profile — Captain, First Officer, and Stewardess — with "MOHAWK AIRLINES / GOLD CHIP SERVICE" inscribed around the border, referencing the carrier's premium passenger service program. The reverse bears the bold slogan "We're on your side! / MOHAWK" in raised lettering. The edge is stamped "METAL ARTS ROC NY", identifying the manufacturer as the Metal Arts Company of Rochester, New York, a respected producer of commemorative medals. Approximately 1½ inches in diameter. Material: Bronze. Shows honest age patina and some surface spotting consistent with period use. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1960s–early 1970s.

A matched pair of Evergreen International Airlines uniform insignia, both featuring the carrier's distinctive green and cream enamel "E" roundel inscribed "EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL" — the Oregon-based cargo and charter carrier founded in 1975.

Captain's Cap Badge — A substantial silver-tone spread-wing badge with the Evergreen "E" roundel at center, surmounted by a five-pointed star within a laurel wreath denoting Captain grade. The reverse shows a single brass screw-post fastener. Approximately 2 inches in diameter. The wings display a bold radiating feather pattern in the Egyptian/Art Deco-influenced style characteristic of Evergreen's insignia design.

Crew Wings Pin — A smaller silver-tone spread-wing pin with matching Evergreen "E" roundel centered between swept wings. Reverse shows two post fasteners with a small tag still attached. Approximately 2¾ inches wingspan.

Both pieces are in silver-tone base metal with green and cream enamel. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1980s–1990s. Shows light age-appropriate patina.

A classic Delta Air Lines Captain's cap badge featuring the carrier's iconic blue and red enamel "widget" triangle logo set within a raised gold-tone triangular frame, flanked by a bold gold-tone laurel wreath surround with "DELTA" in raised letters along the base. The reverse shows three post fasteners — one center post with nut and two stabilizing posts at the wreath tips. No maker's mark visible on the reverse. Approximately 2 inches wide. Material: Gold-tone base metal with blue and red enamel. The Delta "widget" logo was introduced in 1959 and remained the carrier's signature mark for decades, making this badge consistent with Delta's uniform program from the late 1960s through the 1980s. Shows honest age patina consistent with period use. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1970s–1980s.

A dual-logo commemorative lapel pin featuring United Airlines and Star Alliance side by side — United's classic blue-stripe "tulip" logo on a blue horizontal stripe field at right, and the Star Alliance geometric star mark on black at left with "STAR ALLIANCE" text below. The reverse is stamped "7006494 / IMPRINTED PRODUCTS / SAN DIEGO, CA / CHINA", identifying this as a promotional piece by Imprinted Products of San Diego. Two butterfly clutch fasteners on the reverse. Approximately 1½ inches wide. Material: Gold-tone base metal with printed/enameled face panel. Star Alliance launched in May 1997 with United Airlines as a founding member, and United used the classic tulip logo until its 2010 merger with Continental, placing this pin in the late 1990s–2000s era. Country of Origin: China.

A personally issued Ozark Airlines employee name badge for O. Sharp, Lead Technician, in gold-tone base metal stamped on the reverse "LGB" — maker L.G.B., seen throughout this collection. The badge features "OZARK AIRLINES" in bold raised lettering across the top, "LEAD TECHNICIAN" below, the employee name "O. SHARP" in the lower panel, and Ozark's distinctive black enamel bird/thunderbird logo in a square device at right. The parallelogram shape is characteristic of Ozark's uniform name badge style. Four post fasteners on the reverse. Approximately 3 inches wide. Material: Gold-tone base metal with black enamel. Ozark Air Lines, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, operated from 1950 until its merger with TWA in 1986, placing this badge within that operational window. Personally named employee badges from defunct regional carriers are increasingly scarce. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1970s–1980s.

A personally issued airline employee name badge for "BRENDA", featuring a stylized speed-stripe bird/wing logo at left in raised relief and the first name in clean sans-serif lettering. The airline is not definitively identified from the badge alone — the logo style is consistent with several American carriers of the era; prospective bidders are encouraged to research further or inspect in person. The reverse shows a full-length C-clasp bar pin fastener with roller closure. No maker's mark visible on the reverse. Approximately 2 inches wide. Material: Gold-tone base metal with oxidized patina. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1970s–1980s. Shows honest age patina.

A clean and well-detailed America West Airlines crew wings pin featuring the "AWA" monogram in bold gold-tone lettering on a silver-tone oval center disk, flanked by swept gold-tone wings with ridged feather and grid detailing. The reverse shows two post fasteners with nuts and no visible maker's mark. Approximately 3 inches wingspan. Material: Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal. America West Airlines, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operated from 1983 until its merger with US Airways in 2005, making this badge datable within that window. The "AWA" branding and this wings style are consistent with the carrier's 1980s–1990s uniform program. Shows light age-appropriate patina. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1983–1990s.

A Presidential Airways crew wings pin featuring the carrier's distinctive stylized jet aircraft in profile with three stars logo medallion centered on swept gold-tone spread wings with ridged feather and bobbin-style detailing. Presidential Airways was a Virginia-based regional carrier that operated scheduled passenger service primarily along the U.S. East Coast. The reverse shows two post fasteners with no visible maker's mark. Approximately 2¾ inches wingspan. Material: Gold-tone base metal. Presidential Airways memorabilia is scarce and seldom encountered, making this a notable find for regional airline collectors. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1970s–1980s. Shows light age-appropriate patina.

A Presidential Airways crew wings pin featuring the carrier's stylized jet aircraft with three stars logo on a black enamel circular disk, centered on swept gold-tone spread wings with detailed feather work. A distinctive feature of this example is the raised gold-tone rectangular name plate tab above the center medallion — designed to hold an engraved name plate, though the plate itself is absent. The reverse shows two post fasteners with no visible maker's mark. Approximately 2¾ inches wingspan. Material: Gold-tone base metal with black enamel. This name plate tab variant represents a more formal grade of crew insignia than the plain medallion version offered separately in this collection, likely issued to senior crew or customer-facing staff. Presidential Airways memorabilia is scarce and seldom encountered. Country of Origin: United States of America. Circa 1970s–1980s.

A colorful enamel lapel pin depicting the Boeing 717 twin-engine narrow-body jet in profile, rendered in white enamel with blue and red pinstripe accent lines, black engine, and "BOEING 717" lettered on the fuselage. The tail shows "717" in small lettering. The reverse has a textured gold-tone back with a single butterfly clutch fastener. Approximately 1½ inches long. Material: Gold-tone base metal with hard enamel. The Boeing 717 entered service in 1999 as a short-haul regional jet, placing this pin in the late 1990s–2000s production window. This style of aircraft silhouette pin was commonly issued as a Boeing promotional or commemorative piece at launch events, airshows, or to airline customers. Country of Origin: United States of America (presumed). Circa late 1990s–2000s.

Up for bid is a genuine vintage crew wings badge from VIASA (Venezolana Internacional de Aviación Sociedad Anónima) — Venezuela's national flag carrier, which operated from 1961 until 1997. The badge features the classic VIASA globe-and-wings design: a detailed world globe at center with the "VIASA" name rendered in bold red enamel, flanked by a pair of fully spread feathered wings in antique silver-tone metal. Two loop-ring fittings on the plain reverse allowed for secure attachment to crew uniforms. VIASA was one of South America's most recognized international carriers, operating routes across the Americas and Europe in partnership with KLM and Iberia. Approximate width: 3 inches. Material: Silver-tone base metal with red enamel. Country of Origin: Venezuela. Shows age-appropriate patina consistent with genuine use.

A handsome vintage crew wings badge from Condor Flugdienst — one of Germany's most iconic and enduring airlines, originally founded as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH in December 1955. The badge features a bold spread of gold-tone wings with dark blue enamel pinstripe detailing, centering on a navy blue enamel disc bearing the letters "CFG" — Condor's official ICAO airline code — alongside a stylized gear/cog and planet logo in gold. An identical example is documented in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum collection. The reverse features two screw-post fittings with a straight bar pin for secure uniform attachment. Approximate width: 3½ inches. Material: Gold-tone base metal with blue enamel. Country of Origin: Germany. Shows light age-appropriate patina.

A complete and display-ready vintage pilot/officer's uniform cap from Eastern Air Lines — one of America's most storied carriers. The front badge is a silver sunburst-style cap plate with a white enamel center disc bearing Eastern's iconic red stylized Golden Falcon logo, the symbol that defined the airline's jet age identity. The streamlined falcon in red became Eastern's signature logo beginning in the early 1960s, appearing on aircraft liveries, crew insignia, and uniforms throughout the airline's golden era. Matching branded side buttons carry the same falcon emblem. The cap features a black wool crown, black grosgrain band, silver-tone braid trim, and a black patent-leather visor with silver edge piping. The interior is finished with a black satin lining, brown perforated leather sweatband, and an original maker's label. A complete, intact, and highly collectible piece of American aviation history. Country of Origin: United States of America. Material: Wool, patent leather, silver-tone metal, white and red enamel. Shows light age-appropriate wear consistent with genuine use.

A truly special and personally provenance piece of American aviation history — a named Eastern Air Lines Captain's uniform cap belonging to J.R. Anderson of Miami, Florida, as inscribed on the original Bancroft maker's label inside the crown. Eastern Air Lines was headquartered in Miami, making this almost certainly the cap of a career Eastern captain flying out of the airline's home city. The front badge is a gold sunburst cap plate with a richly enameled center disc bearing the full "Eastern Air Lines" Golden Falcon logo in blue, red, and gold — one of the most beloved and recognizable emblems in American commercial aviation history. Matching branded gold-tone side buttons carry the Eastern falcon as well. The cap features a black wool crown, black grosgrain band, gold braid trim indicating captain's rank, and a black patent-leather visor. The interior is finished with a gold satin lining, brown perforated leather sweatband, and the original Bancroft name card with handwritten provenance. Named, maker-marked caps with confirmed provenance are among the most desirable pieces in airline memorabilia collecting. Country of Origin: United States of America. Material: Wool, patent leather, gold-tone metal, enamel. Shows honest age-appropriate wear.

A complete and exceptionally well-preserved vintage Eastern Air Lines flight attendant uniform — named to Ms. P. Picard on the original crew wings badge pinned to the lapel. The set consists of a vibrant royal blue blazer and matching skirt, both tagged "EJ Fashion World for Eastern" — the airline's official uniform supplier of the era. The blazer features gold-tone branded buttons embossed with the Eastern Airlines hockey-stick falcon logo, structured notched lapels, and flap pockets. Pinned to the breast pocket is Ms. Picard's original gold-tone flight attendant wings badge bearing the Eastern "L" logo in blue enamel. The entire set comes in its original Eastern Airlines navy blue nylon garment bag, also bearing the airline's late-era falcon logo — a rare and significant survival that speaks to the completeness of this collection. The "hockey stick" livery and button design place this uniform firmly in Eastern's 1970s–1980s period. Complete named sets in original garment bags are among the most collectible and display-worthy pieces in airline uniform memorabilia. Country of Origin: United States of America. Maker: EJ Fashion World for Eastern. Shows light age-appropriate wear.