Vintage 14k National Airlines Enamel Pendant - Rare Pan Am

Description

This is a rare Collectible National Airlines pendant.   I have seen a few smaller 10k gold pins but this is a larger pendant and it is 14k.   It measures  26.50mm by 22.75mm.   It is 14k gold with a silver top and enamel.   The airplane sits on top of the enamel plaque that says National Airlines.   For more info about National Airlines, see below.     The pendant weighs 5.6 grams.   It has a pretty filigree design  that circles the outside of the pendant.
This came from a prominent Seattle estate.   I believe rare collectible item is 1960s - 70s era. It is in very nice condition.
National Airlines
was a
United States
airline that operated from 1934 to 1980.
[2]
For most of its existence the company was headquartered at
Miami International Airport
, Florida.
[3]
At its height, National Airlines had a network of "Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast" flights, linking Florida and the
Gulf Coast
with cities along the
East Coast
and large cities on the West Coast.
[4]
From 1970 to 1978, National,
Pan American World Airways
(Pan Am) and
Trans World Airlines
(TWA) were the only U.S. airlines that operated scheduled passenger flights to Europe.  Attempting to quickly create a domestic system, Pan Am acquired Miami-based National Airlines in 1980. After selling most of its international routes to raise operating funds, Pan Am ended in bankruptcy in December, 1991.
On January 6, 1960, the
Douglas DC-6
serving the flight exploded in midair. The
National Airlines
aircraft was carrying 5 crew members and 29 passengers, all of whom perished. The
Civil Aeronautics Board
investigation concluded that the plane was brought down by a
bomb
made of
dynamite
. No criminal charges were ever filed, nor was the blame for the bombing ever determined, though a suicide bombing is suspected. The investigation remains open today.
I have been selling jewelry for two decades. I have always maintained excellent feedback. Pictures are Magnified to show Details. My items are Vintage/Antique and will have some wear consistent with age, any damage or substantial wear will be noted in the description. In some cases, we have replaced stones and refurbished the settings so that the rings are ready to wear again. Shipping costs include insurance. Feel free to ask questions. Thank you.