The Italian Air Service badge was presented to American pilots trained in Foggia Italy during World War I. This badge was worn by the donor George Harold Cronin III of the United States Army Air Service.
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
Country of Origin
Italy
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Physical Description
Italian Air Service pilot's badge; gold wire eagle embroidered on a black felt backing.
Dimensions
3-D: 10 × 5 × 0.4cm (3 15/16 × 1 15/16 × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Overall: Gold Wire on Felt
Inventory Number
A19940179000
Credit Line
Donated by the Family of George Harold Cronin
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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