Rare Vintage Qwest Air Pilot Wings Pin Defunct 1988 Commuter Airline Insignia For Sale

Original Reno Air Senior Captain pilot insignia captures the peak era of 1990s West Coast aviation history, originating from the popular scheduled passenger carrier that operated out of Reno, Nevada from 1992 until its acquisition and eventual integration into American Airlines in 1999. Reserved exclusively for the highest flight-deck rank, this premium tier insignia features a beautifully detailed silver-tone wing construction, flawless tri-color mountain enamel inlay reflecting the airline's iconic Sierra Nevada branding, and a highly distinguished star-and-laurel-wreath crown crest. Presenting outstanding structural integrity with a textbook non-hallmarked clutch-back reverse signature of authentic period uniform runs, this investment-grade piece comes preserved alongside its dedicated historical display card, offering impeccable estate-backed provenance for serious aviation history collectors and military insignia curators alike.

Great condition, some surface scratches to the acrylic center. Please see photos for condition.

These wings came from NASA associate Director Daniel Nebrig’s estate and will Include a copy of the provenance card that the family and estate company made for these historic pieces. He owned the largest military medal, military pilot wings, military patches, and commercial pilot wings collection I have ever seen. Please see my other items for rare Pieces from this collection! https://.io/m/OOSU6m

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