Description: WORLD WAR 1 US ARMY AIR SERVICE PROPS & WINGS KEYCHAIN FOB ID TAG TRUNK TAG DOG TAG SOLDIER TAG WWI Rare, antique NOS, New Old Stock. These date back to the 1920's. They were used as keychain fobs, key tags, identification tags, luggage and trunk tags, dog tags. Their main purpose was to return important lost items to their rightful owners. Back in the day, locksmiths would hand-stamp these tags with their customer's names and addresses. For a fee, the U.S. Post Office would return lost keys with these types of fobs on the keychain, to their owners. The U.S. post office continues this service even today. History Lesson The Prop and Wings (propeller and wings) is a military insignia used to identify various aviation-related units in the United States military. The Prop and Wings originated as branch insignia of the United States Army Air Service in 1920, and remained such from 1926 to 1947 for the successor United States Army Air Corps. Approximately 90% of all officers serving in the United States Army Air Forces were commissioned in the Air Corps and wore the insignia. Versions of the insignia are still used by the United States Air Force and the United States Army Aviation Branch. - Thanks WIKI! (They really deserve donations.) These beautiful antique dog tags are made out of nickel-silver also called German silver. Nickel silver is stronger and more expensive than brass. And, it doesn't tarnish as much as brass. Back then manufacturers chose nickel-silver over brass for higher quality items like these fobs. These look gorgeous and resemble sterling silver. Perfect for stamping and engraving. If you're reading this ad you already know how rare these fobs are. The fact they are blank and not stamped makes them even rarer. Features: Front shows: the U.S. Army Air Services Wings and Props insignia over mountains and three blank lines for engraving or stamping. Front left around the hole reads: PLEASE RETURN TO Back is blank Measures about 1 1/2" x 3/4" Look closely at the pics. The pics are a very important part of the description. Thanks for looking! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF MY EBAY AUCTIONS. I WILL COMBINE S/H WHERE POSSIBLE SHIPPING/PAYMENT TERMS **READ BEFORE YOU BID** PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. US Shipments Only. Meaning, I ship to US locations ONLY, NO OTHER COUNTRIES PLEASE. No Local Pick Ups. FREE SHIPPING! Includes USPS (United States Postal Service) Shipping to all United States. YES, I ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, P.O. Boxes, APO's, FPO's and US Military Bases at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. USPS Mail typically takes 2 or 3 days. IMPORTANT! Post Office tracking is not always accurate. Often times they update their system AFTER an item is delivered. If STATUS OF ITEM shows "Shipping Label Created" and no other tracking information. It's because the post office has not updated. I HAVE NO WAY TO UPDATE THE POST OFFICE INFORMATION. Please follow the eBay checkout procedures at the conclusion of this auction. PAYPAL PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. Items usually ship within 24-hours from when funds are received, with the exception of Weekends and Holidays. If applicable, email notifications with tracking information are sent by eBay. Tracking information may or may not be up to date. I reciprocate eBay Feedback. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. Thank you for looking at my items and ENJOY! MAKES A PERFECT GIFT! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF MY EBAY AUCTIONS. I WILL COMBINE S/H WHERE POSSIBLE Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-04-20T03:40:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circa: 1920's
Era: WWI
Material: nickel silver
Original / Repro: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
