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The actual answer is that it is impossible to tell what vehicle this hood ornament came from, other than to specify that it came from a '42 thru '54 Buick. Multiple models used it during that time period.
It's just another fabulous styling touch by our legendary designer Harley Earl.
In fact, Buicks sported stylized hood ornaments dating back to the 30's :
Early 30's - Female forms
Late 30's - Train engines
Very early 40's - Airplanes
Early 40's to mid 50's - "Gunsights"
Mid 50's to late 50's - Jetfighters
From the GM Archives ...
It's just another fabulous styling touch by our legendary designer Harley Earl.
In fact, Buicks sported stylized hood ornaments dating back to the 30's :
Early 30's - Female forms
Late 30's - Train engines
Very early 40's - Airplanes
Early 40's to mid 50's - "Gunsights"
Mid 50's to late 50's - Jetfighters
From the GM Archives ...