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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 Usage conditions apply
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