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This object is on display in World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation

Object Details

Country of Origin

Germany

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Manufacturer

C. E. Juncker

Physical Description

Imperial German Air Force silver pilot's badge; oval-shaped badge surmounted by German Imperial Crown; stylized Taube aircraft in flight over a German landscape depicted in the center of the badge; wreath surrounds badge; pin back.

Dimensions

3-D (Medal): 4.5 × 1.3 × 7cm (1 3/4 × 1/2 × 2 3/4 in.)

Materials

Overall: Silver

Inventory Number

A19880568000

Credit Line

Donated by Frank Molitor

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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