Navy Reconnaissance Airplane Tie Tack E-2C Hawkeye Vintage with Chain Squadrons Men's Military Tie cufflink Accessory aviator gift

A reconnaissance aircraft is a military aircraft designed or adapted to perform aerial reconnaissance. Their roles include collection of imagery intelligence (such as photography), signals intelligence, and measurement and signature intelligence. In addition to general intelligence gathering, modern technology has also enabled some aircraft and UAVs to carry out real-time surveillance.  " This aircraft is more properly designated an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft rather than a reconnaissance aircraft (such as the U-2 or the SR-71). Also, since it's first flight was in 1960, this item is probably not from the 50's (though I can't say definitively since it was in development in the late 50's). "This tie tack is a great conversation piece for your favorite vet. . 

A perfect addition to a collection or a gift to that special someone. ∆ Maker: unknown but comes in original packaging for easy gift giving ∆ Material: gold plate metal ∆ Size: see photo ∆ Weight: light ∆ Condition: In great almost new never worn vintage pre-owned condition. ∆ Lovely patina! Boxed for gift giving; gift wrapped on request. These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of cufflinks and jewelry so be sure to check out our other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. ***ATTENTION!*** Shipping rates for domestic and international delivery have skyrocketed! I have adjusted the shipping rates accordingly. If you wish to have another method of delivery (i.e. First Class International) PLEASE convo me before placing your order. My goal is to save both of us money on shipping. June 18, 2014