stewardess wings and name pin: United Air Lines, Miss McNamara

Date:early 1970s
Medium:Metal, enamel
Credit Line: Gift of Kathleen McNamara
Accession Number:2024.047.028
Dimensions:1 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 inches (2.5 x 5.7 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Insignia
Subcategory:Name Pin, Cabin Crew
airline: United Air Lines
company: United Airlines
Description

Stewardess wings and name pin issued by United Air Lines; gold wings with enamel “shield” logo at center, stamped “Miss McNamara” on name bar below; long pin with turn-clasp closure on back; worn 1970-1973.

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