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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 Kingdom Type AWARDS-Insignia Physical Description British European Airways (BEA) Pilot's badge; gold wire wings on black felt; gold letter text "BEA" in center of badge surrounded by red embroidered wreath; gold wire crown surmounts badge. Dimensions 3-D: 3.7 × 9.5 × 0.3cm (1 7/16 × 3 3/4 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Synthetic Fabric
Cotton Embroidery Thread
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19970237000 Credit Line Donated by John and Olga Palka Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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