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The second pattern Flight Surgeon badge was authorized on September 12, 1944.

 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 Forces Flight Surgeon Badge; two piece badge, one piece stamped silver Observer's wings with applied winged caduceus in center of badge; pin back; regulation size for wear on uniform coat or tunic. Dimensions 3-D (Overall): 2.7 × 7.9 × 0.8cm (1 1/16 × 3 1/8 × 5/16 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silver Plating
Uncharacterized Adhesive
Solder
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
 Inventory Number A19710232000 Credit Line Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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