stewardess wings/service pin: American Airlines, 5 years

Date:1950s
Medium:Metal
Credit Line: Collection of SFO Museum
Accession Number:2007.051.008
Dimensions:3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 inches (1.9 x 6.4 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Insignia
Subcategory:Uniform Wing(s), Cabin Crew
airline: American Airlines
company: American Airlines
Description

Stewardess wings issued by American Airlines for five year service; gold wings with logomark at center; pin with turn-clasp closure on back; worn 1953-1970.

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