This badge was adopted on May 27, 1913 and worn by Military Aviators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Physical Description
United States Signal Corps Military Aviator Badge; Gilt plated; American eagle holding crossed Signal Corps signal flags; eagle suspended from a bar with raised letter text "MILITARY AVIATOR".
Dimensions
3-D: 4.5 x 1.3 x 2.5cm (1 3/4 x 1/2 x 1 in.)
Materials
Gold plated brass
Inventory Number
A19710202000
Credit Line
Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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