Vintage Braniff International Airways Metal Ticket Validation Plate, Airline

Description

Here we have an authentic metal airline ticket validation plate for Braniff International Airways.  This period of the Texas based carrier was founded in 1930 and ceased operations in 1982.
**Please note this plate is damaged; there is a significant crack that runs between the "B" and "R" (please see photographs) sold "as is".
Airline validation plates were used when airlines and travel agencies issued hand written airline tickets prior to the electronic age.
Airline tickets were placed on a manual credit card imprinting machine with the appropriate airline plate in place of the credit card, and then swiped to imprint the airline information to "validate" the ticket.
This particular plate was used in a busy travel agency and will have normal vintage wear; occasionally there will be tape on the back (for better traction on the machine) and some corrosion commensurate with the age of the plate may be present.
These great collectible plates are becoming more difficult to find and will only continue increase in value - especially for airlines that are no longer in operation.
This interesting piece of history will be a nice addition to your travel collection, or a wonderfully unique gift for any airline memorabilia aficionado.
PLEASE NOTE: For those buyers with allergies, please be aware that all items are stored in a smoking home in which our cat "Spaz" allows us to live.  Although items are "aired out" and packaged as professionally as possible, the item most likely WILL smell of smoke.   Please take this into consideration prior to your purchase.
There is no need to wait to purchase this item as this listing is offered in the "Buy it Now" format.   I do not carry multiples of this item - once it is sold it is gone forever, so don't miss your chance - if you like it, win it today!
Please be sure to have a look at my wide variety of other unique and unusual items I have for sale - I am happy to offer a discount for multiple purchases.  Thanks for looking!