Sweetheart pin - what type of plane, and which war?

[marble]

This pin is 1" across at the wings and has some very distinctive detail. I hope someone here can identify what type of plane this may be. The back has two jewelers union marks and shows the maker as Bastian Brothers. Handmade hinge, C clasp which usually dates this to pre WWII but not always.

Anyone?

Thanks!

-Nancy

 

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[Montana Jim]

B-25... WWII

 

[Lucas]

B-25... WWII

Bingo! Green check!

Nice piece.

 

[marble]

Thanks! I take it they weren't up to 52 yet? (as in B 52)

 

[Lucas]

Thanks! I take it they weren't up to 52 yet? (as in B 52)

17, 24, 25, even 29, but no 52's yet.

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks! I take it they weren't up to 52 yet? (as in B 52)

The B 52 was designed in the mid 40s and first put into service in 1955... truthfully, they were not too far apart in the timelines.