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**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic World War II-era miniature military lapel pin featuring the distinct United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Technical Training Command insignia. This gorgeous piece displays a classic gold-tone shield decorated with bright blue and white enamel detailing. The lower scroll proudly bears the historic Latin aviation motto: \"SUSTINEO ALAS\" (translating to \"I Sustain the Wings\").Due to its remarkably small footprint, this miniature variation was highly favored as civilian \"sweetheart jewelry\" given to loved ones back home, or worn proudly on a suit jacket collar. A fantastic addition for any militaria collector, WWII historian, or aviation enthusiast!**Product Details:**
- **Era:** World War II (c. 1942-1946)
- **Branch:** US Army Air Forces / Army Air Corps
- **Motto:** \"Sustineo Alas\" (Technical Training Command)
- **Design:** Shield shape with blue & white enamel inlay
- **Size:** Miniature / Tiny — measures approximately 5/8\" tall by 7/16\" wide (please see photos with tape measure for reference)
- **Attachment Type:** Single pinback
