Unknown Badge

[foundation hunter]

Found this detecting along side of a rock wall.On front it says Dept of Aviation Boy Flight Commander,theres an airplane on the bottom its dated 1906.There was a pin on back its gone.I am amazed at the things you dig up you never know thats the fun part.

 

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[PBK]

Neat find!

The plane looks like the Spirit of St. Louis.

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[Mackaydon]

PBK:
You're spot on about the plane being the Spirit of St. Louis.
http://collections.nasm.si.edu/code...ects&newstyle=single&quicksearch=A19951419000
Don.....
Later: What is confusing is the 1906 date since the Spirit of St. Louis wasn't built till 1927. Maybe the 1906 date is the established date for the Dept. of Aviation.

 

[Monty]

One of the badges worn by early Civil Air Patrol leader? That's what it reminds me of. I think it came about during WWII if that's what it is. Just a guess. Monty

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Are you sure it says 1906? Where on the bottom?

 

[Mackaydon]

"Circa 1920 metal gold plated badge measuring 1&5/8" X 1&5/8" signed "DEPT OF AVIATION BOY FLIGHT COMMANDER". This badge looks to be one of the first type of badges given to kids on their first flight."
Gold Plated??
Source: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-boy-flight-commander-dept-of-aviation

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

"Circa 1920 metal gold plated badge measuring 1&5/8" X 1&5/8" signed "DEPT OF AVIATION BOY FLIGHT COMMANDER". This badge looks to be one of the first type of badges given to kids on their first flight."
Gold Plated??
Source: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-boy-flight-commander-dept-of-aviation

I still dont see where it says 1906. Can you point it out? Maybe Hunter is confusing the design on top.

Found this detecting along side of a rock wall.On front it says Dept of Aviation Boy Flight Commander,theres an airplane on the bottom its dated 1906.There was a pin on back its gone.I am amazed at the things you dig up you never know thats the fun part.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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