Original piece of Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. Swatch of gold-toned fabric measures 1 x .5, taken from the plane during repairs after his transatlantic flight, and presented by Lindbergh to his friend W. L. Hamberger. In fine condition. Swatch is presented in small acetate pocket which is stapled to an original letter of authenticity by noted expert, Charles Hamilton. Lindbergh had presented a larger piece of fabric from the plane to aviation encyclopedia publisher, W.L. Hamberger, from whence this swatch originates. RR Auction COA.
