This badge design was adopted by the U.S. Signal Corps on May 27, 1913 and worn by Thomas Milling.

 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
Date 1911-1912 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Designer General Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold
 Physical Description United States Army Signal Corps gold Military Aviator's badge; American eagle with two crossed Signal Corp flags held in its talons chain linked to bar with embossed text "MILITARY AVIATOR". Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 2.5 x 3.8cm (1 in. x 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Overall - 14K Gold
Signal Flags - Silver
 Inventory Number A19640053000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. T. Dewitt Milling Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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