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An Air Mail Pilot's Wings

Air mail pilots wore heavy flight suits instead of uniforms, but they were issued badges or wings for identification, as in this photo of pilot Wilfred A. "Tony" Yackey. Northwest Airlines still issues similar wings to its pilots.

Gift of Robert Shank

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Physical Description United States Air Mail pilot's badge; one piece stamped gold wings with raised letter text "PILOT US AIR MAIL"; Reverse, inscribed text on "BOB SHANK, 1918" Dimensions 3-D: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
 Materials Gold
Copper Alloy
 Inventory Number A19761730000 Credit Line Donated by Robert Shank Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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