cutiger83 Posted August 7, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 7, 2014 I saw this on the Air and Space Smithsonian website. I never knew these even existed. Was this a privately made lapel button? Has anyone seen or heard of these? Thanks....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 7, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 7, 2014 Quite an interesting piece. I do not recall seeing these on the fieldtrip to D.C. when we visited the A&S Smithsonian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted August 8, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2014 Hi Kat! That is just way too cool! I love it, probably rare as hens' teeth, but thanks to you, we all know what to lookout for! Thank you for posting this beauty. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant S. Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 9, 2014 The Wright Museum has a fairly extensive collection of WASP items, but not one of these. We also have a documentary on the WASPs that plays on loop and none of the WASPs interviewed mention anything like it (not that they would, necessarily). They were a pretty close-knit group, so I would not be at all surprised if they had these made for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted August 9, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2014 I have owned two of these. They are killer pieces to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted August 9, 2014 I have owned two of these. They are killer pieces to find. You've owned two! Man oh man!!!!! I am so beyond jealous. If there is more than one, then does that mean it was not made privately? Or could someone have made a bunch for their friends? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted August 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 9, 2014 Hello Kat, I'm no authority, but I believe these neat little incised sterling and enamel pins accompanied a personal letter of thanks signed by Jacqueline Cochran, along with a "Certificate of Honorable Service" to each qualified WASP member. They're smaller than a dime, but nicely made by AMICO (American Military Insignia Company). Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted August 9, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 9, 2014 The back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted August 10, 2014 Hello Kat, I'm no authority, but I believe these neat little incised sterling and enamel pins accompanied a personal letter of thanks signed by Jacqueline Cochran, along with a "Certificate of Honorable Service" to each qualified WASP member. They're smaller than a dime, but nicely made by AMICO (American Military Insignia Company). Russ Russ, Great pictures! Thank you so much for showing these great reference pictures. They really look nice. Interesting that they are made by Amico. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stGeronimo Posted August 10, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 10, 2014 I have owned only 3 of these in 42 years. NOT easy to come by....sadly got rid of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted August 10, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 10, 2014 Beautifully made, with an eye-pleasing design too. Thanks for posting this Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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