{"product_id":"untitled-aug15_11-02-02","title":"1954 American Legion National Air Mail Roundup Enameled Wing Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954 American Legion National Air Mail Roundup wing pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive mid-century veterans and aviation-related collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pin features a spread-wing design with a central American Legion emblem surrounded by blue enamel. A red and white enameled banner across the bottom reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“NATIONAL AIR MAIL ROUNDUP 1954.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The raised feather detail and multi-color enamel give the badge a strong aviation appearance, while the central insignia clearly identifies its American Legion connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original horizontal pin-back attachment. The metal shows substantial age-related patina and oxidation, including green verdigris on the back, while the front retains good detail and much of its original red, white, and blue enamel. Overall it has a very attractive untouched vintage appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American Legion held National Air Mail Roundup events during the mid-20th century, and surviving dated wing pins are collectible pieces of American Legion, postal, and aviation memorabilia. A comparable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950 National Air Mail Roundup wing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was offered at $60, demonstrating collector interest in the earlier dated examples. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/165912664393?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eeBay\u003c\/a\u003e⁠)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice addition to an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Legion, aviation, airmail, postal history, veterans organization, or mid-century Americana collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original condition with age-related patina, oxidation, enamel wear, and verdigris as shown. Original pin-back hardware remains present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43468186288205,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/5547BC89-FBC2-45D8-A07B-E457906F6F71.jpg?v=1786806696","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/untitled-aug15_11-02-02","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}