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This badge was authorized for use on August 15, 1917. Regulation size for Junior and Reserve Military Aviators, who had less than 3 years flight experience.

 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 Service Junior and Reserve Military Aviator badge; gold wire half-wing and shield on black felt; gold wire text "US" on shield. Dimensions 3-D: 7 × 0.5 × 4.8cm (2 3/4 × 3/16 × 1 7/8 in.)
 Materials Felt
Natural Fabric
Silver Alloy Bullion
Gold Alloy Bullion
Adhesive
Paper
Natural Thread
 Inventory Number A19772826000 Credit Line Donated by Leroy A. Boutwell Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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