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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) 2nd Balloon Company insignia; blue masonite with white circle; white observation balloon with seven golden stars above it inside the circle. Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W) (Overall): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
 Materials Masonite Board
Enamel Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Unknown Coating
Adhesive Tape
 Inventory Number A19360057011 Credit Line Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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