{"product_id":"1950s-united-states-air-force-navigator-aircraft-observer-badge","title":"1950s United States Air Force Navigator (Aircraft Observer) Badge","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis original service piece was manufactured by the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eN.S. Meyer, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e in New York during the mid-1950s. The front of the insignia features the official US Air Force Coat of Arms (eagle claw with arrows and crossed lightning bolts) on the central shield, flanked by beautifully detailed outstretched wings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector \u0026amp; Production Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side is highly detailed and heavily hallmarked, making it a fantastic addition for serious militaria researchers:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the raised \u003cstrong\u003eN.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK\u003c\/strong\u003e maker text alongside their signature raised Eagle-and-Shield logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the highly desirable \u003cstrong\u003e\"9M\" inside a shield hallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alphanumeric coding system was introduced by the U.S. military in 1954 to regulate insignia production, placing the manufacture date of these wings firmly between 1954 and the early 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic period-accurate copper-nickel-zinc alloy with a silver-filled\/plated surface finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasteners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes both original smooth pin posts and two period-authentic, flat-faced brass clutches that lock securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition. The badge has not been chemically cleaned or polished, preserving its beautiful, natural aged dark patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50949054169307,"sku":"7855003113971","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/photo_33.jpg?v=1793112970","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/1950s-united-states-air-force-navigator-aircraft-observer-badge","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}