The picture shows a view of this Old Thai Junior Hostess Metal Airline Advertising Premium Wings Pin. The pin is not dated but it is believed to be from the 1960s or 1970s. It is made of a colored aluminum. ''Thai started as Thai Airways International, a joint venture with Scandinavian Airlines System (which initially held a 30% share), along with a domestic carrier, Thai Airways Company. The carrier's first flight was on May 1, 1960. On April 1, 1977, the Thai government bought out the remaining 15% of SAS owned shares. On April 1, 1988, the two carriers merged to form the present Thai Airways International.'' The pin is marked: THAI JUNIOR HOSTESS The wings pin measures 2-5/16'' wide. It is in mint condition as pictured. |