Air New Zealand gold bullion felt cloth cap badge

A scarce original circa 1965 'Air New Zealand officer's cap badge', padded black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered fern leaf sprays surmounted by a 'NZ' wing, with central shield displaying the 'Southern Cross'; the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 68mm.

Formally 'Tasman Empire Airways Limited' founded in 1939 changed to 'Air New Zealand' in 1965.

Code: 59296