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This series of United States Army Air Corps and United States Navy insignia was sponsored by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Art Program. Paul Garber directed the painting of these insignia. They were originally on display in the aeronautical section of the Smithsonian "Tin Shed".

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Sponsor Works Progress Administration
Physical Description United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) 4th Photo Section insignia; blue Masonite with centered white circle; 4 aerial cameras form a compass. Enamel on Masonite Board Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials Masonite Pressboard
Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Inventory Number A19360057009 Credit Line Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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