British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC identification badge

A scarce original circa 1960's 'British Overseas Airways Corporation ID bar badge, large gilded brass example bearing 'BOAC' logo on blue hand painted finish, the lower half bearing a strip of Dymo tape with the name 'Steward' the reverse impressed with maker's details 'M' possibly for 'Manhattan - Windsor England' and complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order. Good condition, paintwork worn.
Width 69mm.

British Overseas Airways Corporation' was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to become British Airways.

Code: 59971