1941-1942 Pan American Airways Africa Collar Bar/Badge (Numbered on Back, NICE)

$545.5
Type
Badges & Pins
Airline
Pan Am
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Modified Item
No
condition
Used

Offered is an original and rather rare, Pan American Airways/PAA Africa/PAA FERRIES INC Africa Collar Bar. These were used from October 1941- December 1942. They were worn exclusively by the pilots who were assigned to the Africa project which flew supplies from Brazil to the British troops stationed in Egypt & Sudan during the early part of WWII. This was a subsidy of Pan Am known as "PAA Ferries Inc". or "PAA Africa". Bar measures 1/2" in height and 1-1/8" in diameter. It is 10k gold filled (marked on back). It also has the number '439' stamped on back. Numbers like this were thought to be a manufacturing stamp or the actually employee's number. Bar is complete with a horizontal pin and a fully functioning drop-in swivel catch. I will not hesitate to say that this collar bar is in nice condition. You will get the exact item that you see, please study the pictures as they serve as the description and show you exactly what you can expect to receive. Make sure this is what you want or need as this is a used vintage item that is being SOLD AS IS and I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS. International buyer pays all of the higher shipping costs and any additional fees you may be assessed to ship to your country.  If the terms of the sale are not agreeable to you then I urge you to refrain from purchasing. By making the purchase you are signifying that you have read and agree to the terms of the sale.