service pin: TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air), 5 years

Date:1930s
Medium:Metal, enamel
Credit Line: Gift of Edwin I. Power, Jr. and Linda L. Liscom
Accession Number:2010.282.113
Dimensions:1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 inches (1.3 x 1.3 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Insignia
Subcategory:Pin, Service
airline: TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air)
company: Trans World Airlines
Description

Service pendant issued by TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air) for five year service; dilver with three blades, “TWA” in blue enamel circle with “5” at center; short pin with turn-clasp closure on back.

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