The gold Flight Surgeon badge was authorized from February 11, 1943 until December 9, 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
Manufacturer
Blackinton & Co.
Physical Description
United States Army Air Forces Flight Surgeon Badge; two piece badge, one piece stamped gold Observer wings with applied winged caduceus in center of badge; pin back; regulation size for wear on uniform coat or tunic.
Dimensions
3-D: 7.8 × 1.3 × 2.6cm (3 1/16 in. × 1/2 in. × 1 in.)
Materials
Gold Alloy
Solder
Inventory Number
A19711287000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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