The Aerial Gunner badge was authorized on April 29, 1943. The design of the wing shell in the center of the badge was copied from the Aerial Gunner Award established in 1926.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
AWARDS-Insignia
United States Army Air Force Aerial Gunner's Badge; two piece stamped silver wings with applied winged bullet in center of badge; pin back; regulation size for wear on uniform coat or tunic.
3-D: 7.6 × 0.6 × 2.4cm (3 × 1/4 × 15/16 in.)
Sterling Silver
Protective Coating
Copper Alloy
Solder
A19711274000
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, Inc.
National Air and Space Museum
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