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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 Insignia painted onto board. United States Army Air Corps Hawaiian Squadron insignia; United States bald eagle national seal depicted with a center shield over its chest divided per pale nebuly, winged skull depicted on the shield. Dimensions 3-D: 61 × 61 × 0.6cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Composite Board (Possible Masonite)
Paint
Paper
Coating
Ferrous Alloy
Ink
Graphite
White Metal Plating
 Inventory Number A19360057015 Credit Line Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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