Imperial Airways diamante pilots wing brooch circa 1930s

A scarce original pre-war circa 1930's 'Imperial Airways wing brooch'; fine quality unmaked rhodium plated example, designed on the style of the pilot's wing, with "IA" mounted monogram within laurel wreath shield, surmounted by a lion and flanked by finely feathered diamante set wings. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating early style safety catch, complete with all stones.
Width 52mm.

'Imperial Airways' founded in 1924, was merged into the 'British Overseas Airways Corporation' in 1939, later to become 'British Airways'.