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WORLD WAR II AMERICAN BALLOON OBSERVER BADGE

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WORLD WAR II AMERICAN BALLOON OBSERVER BADGE

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Scarce sterling silver balloon observer badge, 3.25 x 1 in., stamped ‘Sterling’ on the verso and in very good condition.

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WORLD WAR II AMERICAN BALLOON OBSERVER BADGE

Name: WORLD WAR II AMERICAN BALLOON OBSERVER BADGE
SKU: 175484456
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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