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Designed and worn by Roscoe Turner in the 1930s.

Display Status

This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Manufacturer Grant Bros.
Physical Description one piece stamped 10K gold wings; red enamel and embossed letter text "RT" on silver oval center; 2 gemstones on center oval; 4 gemstones with silver backing surmount the center; leading silver edge of each with has 12 gemstones Dimensions 3-D: 11.7 × 1.1 × 2.9cm (4 5/8 × 7/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
Materials Gold Alloy
Possible Silver Alloy
Unknown Gemstones
Enamel
Solder
Inventory Number A19970523000 Credit Line Donated by the Estate of Madonna Turner Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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