British Airways air stewardess gold bullion hat badge

A good original circa 1970's period 'British Airways air hostesses hat badge', circular gold bullion embroidery example on black felt backing, the padded centre bearing the livery of the 'British Airways Coat of Arms' within a gold rope edge surround, surmounted by an astral crown', the reverse with paper lined black hessian backing. Very good unissued condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 54mm.

British Airways formed in 1974 from the merger of
'British Overseas Airways Corporation' (BOAC) and 'British European Airways' (BEA).

Code: 64580