The United States Army Air Forces air crew member badge was authorized on September 4, 1942 and was issued for members not covered by other badges such as aerial gunner or bombardier.
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
Physical Description
United States Army Air Force (USAAF) air crew member's badge; one piece stamped wings with the Coat of Arms of United States depicted in center of badge; clutch back; regulation size for wear on uniform coat or tunic.
Dimensions
3-D: 7.9 × 2.1 × 1.3cm (3 1/8 × 13/16 × 1/2 in.)
Materials
Silver Alloy (Stamped Sterling)
Ferrous Alloy
Uncharacterized Adhesives
Paper
Ink
Inventory Number
A19770501000
Credit Line
Donated by Winthrop S. Shaw
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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