
Description
Estate sale find! Super rare United States Army Air Force insignia brass equipment plaque in unmounted deadstock condition.
The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF or AAF) was the major land-based aerial warfare service component of the United States Army and de facto aerial warfare service branch of the United States during and immediately after World War II (1941-1945,) it was disbanded in 1947.
We bought a small lot of plaques, all in similar condition, each plaque will vary slightly in oxidation and blue paint flaking patterns.
The plaque measures approximately 3.5" in diameter.
Condition: Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The brass equipment plaque wes naver mounted, the three little mounting holes show no signs of wear. The plaque shows some brass oxidation and blue paint flaking, typical of age and storage method.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.5 in.
Width: 3.5 in.
Depth: 0.12 in.
Category: Signs
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Paint
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of$19.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Forest Hills, NY
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF or AAF) was the major land-based aerial warfare service component of the United States Army and de facto aerial warfare service branch of the United States during and immediately after World War II (1941-1945,) it was disbanded in 1947.
We bought a small lot of plaques, all in similar condition, each plaque will vary slightly in oxidation and blue paint flaking patterns.
The plaque measures approximately 3.5" in diameter.
Condition: Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The brass equipment plaque wes naver mounted, the three little mounting holes show no signs of wear. The plaque shows some brass oxidation and blue paint flaking, typical of age and storage method.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.5 in.
Width: 3.5 in.
Depth: 0.12 in.
Category: Signs
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Paint
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The brass equipment plaque wes naver mounted, the three little mounting holes show no signs of wear. The plaque shows some brass oxidation and blue paint flaking, typical of age and storage method.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1940s Unmounted Us Army Air Force Insignia Equipment Metal Brass Plaque Badge
Estimate $70-$220
Starting Price
$35
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