This is an example of a Flight Surgeon's badge from from the Imperial Russian Air Service.
These particular badge belonged to Lt. Col. K.N. Finne. He served as the Senior Flight Surgeon for the Imperial Russian Airship Squadron and assisted with Igor Sikorsky during the development of the Il’ya Muromets. He detailed the accounts of Sikorsky in Russia during this period in his book, "Igor Sikorsky: the Russian Years."
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
Russia
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Physical Description
Enameled silver Imperial Russian Air Service flight surgeon badge; Imperial Russian double headed eagle crest depicted in center surmounted by the Russian imperial crown and surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath; a caduceus with two snakes drinking from a goblet depicted in turquoise enamel below imperial crest.
Dimensions
3-D: 4.8 × 2.5 × 6.4cm (1 7/8 × 1 × 2 1/2 in.)
Materials
Silver Alloy
Possible Gold Plating
Enamel
Solder
Possible Ink
Inventory Number
A20140091000
Credit Line
Gift of K.N. Finne
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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